Prognostic significance of molecular characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid for non-small cell lung cancer patients with leptomeningeal metastasis.

Ning LiYutao LiuJianchun DaunBoyan YangHua BaiRui SunLei YuJie Wang

Published in: Thoracic cancer (2019)

EGFR-TKIs should be the priority course of treatment in EGFR+ NSCLC patients after a diagnosis of LM. Liquid biopsy in both plasma and CSF, as well as dynamic detection, play important roles in the direction of treatment for such patients.

Keyphrases

small cell lung cancer
cerebrospinal fluid
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
tyrosine kinase
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
advanced non small cell lung cancer
replacement therapy
smoking cessation
sensitive detection