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Efficacy of Pemetrexed-based Chemotherapy in Comparison to Non-Pemetrexed-based Chemotherapy in Advanced, ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Jaemin JoSe Hyun KimYu Jung KimJuhyun LeeMiso KimBhumsuk KeamTae Min KimDong Wan KimDae Seog HeoJin Haeng ChungYoon Kyung JeonJong Seok Lee
Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2018)
Pemetrexed-based regimens may prolong PFS in patients with ALK+ NSCLC as a first-line treatment, but are not associated with prolonged OS. Exposure to second-generation ALK inhibitors may improve OS rates in patients with ALK+ NSCLC.
Keyphrases
  • advanced non small cell lung cancer
  • small cell lung cancer
  • epidermal growth factor receptor
  • locally advanced
  • tyrosine kinase
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • radiation therapy
  • brain metastases
  • rectal cancer