Expert perspectives on treating patients with non–small cell lung cancer, with a focus on treatment goals and patient factors that inform clinical decision-making and sequencing considerations.
Case: A 60-Year-Old Woman with Early-Stage Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Initial presentation and Clinical Workup
Treatment
This is a video synopsis/summary of a Case-Based Peer Perspectives featuring Sandip P. Patel, MD.
Over time, treatment goals and considerations for non–small cell lung cancer have evolved along with scientific advances enabling targeted therapies and immunotherapies. Key priorities are confirming histologic diagnosis with biopsy, getting appropriate radiographic staging imaging like PET/CT and brain MRI, and obtaining molecular profiling, at minimum EGFR, ALK, and PD-L1 testing. In metastatic disease, next-generation sequencing panels assessing ROS1, RET, MET, HER2, BRAF and other alterations help guide therapy selection.
Beyond tumor factors, assessing patient factors like comorbidities, functional status, and preferences also crucially informs treatment planning. The optimal approach synthesizes tumor biology with patient goals and needs into a cohesive plan aligned with their desired outcomes. Ongoing re-evaluation of disease, patient status, and available therapies facilitates adaptation of care over time for maximal quality of life and longevity.
Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by Targeted Oncology™ editorial staff.
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