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https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/12498| Title: | Prevalence and natural history of ALK positive non-small-cell lung cancer and the clinical impact of targeted therapy with ALK inhibitors. | Austin Authors: | Chia, Puey Ling ;Mitchell, Paul L R ;Dobrovic, Alexander ;John, Thomas | Affiliation: | School of Cancer Medicine, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Medical Oncology, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Austin Health, Victoria, Australia |
Issue Date: | 20-Nov-2014 | Publication information: | Clinical Epidemiology 2014; 6(): 423-32 | Abstract: | Improved understanding of molecular drivers of carcinogenesis has led to significant progress in the management of lung cancer. Patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements constitute about 4%-5% of all NSCLC patients. ALK+ NSCLC cells respond well to small molecule ALK inhibitors such as crizotinib; however, resistance invariably develops after several months of treatment. There are now several newer ALK inhibitors, with the next generation of agents targeting resistance mutations. In this review, we will discuss the prevalence and clinical characteristics of ALK+ lung cancer, current treatment options, and future directions in the management of this subset of NSCLC patients. | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/12498 | DOI: | 10.2147/CLEP.S69718 | Journal: | Clinical epidemiology | URL: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25429239 | PubMed URL: | 25429239 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangements kinase inhibitors lung adenocarcinoma lung cancer |
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