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Current Practices and Future Directions for Treatment of EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

Solange Peters, MD, PhD, reviews factors to consider for molecular testing in early stage non–small cell lung cancer and discusses the role of single-gene assays and next-generation sequencing panels.

Gary Doherty, MRCP, PhD, and Christian Grohé, MD, discuss the multidisciplinary approach to molecular testing for EGFR mutations in NSCLC and the importance of reflex testing to limit delays in receiving results.

A panel of experts in the management of lung cancer share key insights into challenges associated with retesting for driver mutations, tumor heterogeneity, and potential differences between biopsy and surgical sample test results.

Christian Grohé, MD, and Gary Doherty, MRCP, PhD, consider factors that may influence the resectability of patients with stage IIIA-N2 disease, such as biomarker status, performance status, and imaging results.

Christian Grohé, MD, comments on results of clinical trials studying EGFR-TKI combination regimens in NSCLC and highlights the need for composite end points that include quality of life and disease control.

Key opinion leader in lung cancer Solange Peters, MD, PhD, reviews safety and efficacy results from the ADAURA trial of adjuvant osimertinib in patients with stage IB-IIIA EGFR-mutated NSCLC following surgical resection.

A panel of key opinion leaders in lung cancer considers the clinical implications of the ADAURA trial of adjuvant osimertinib and discuss how results may affect the treatment landscape in early stage NSCLC.

Panelists reflect on barriers to obtaining tissue biopsies in patients with EGFR-mutated metastatic NSCLC and share insights into the importance of making treatment decisions based on molecular testing results.

A panel of experts in thoracic oncology concludes the discussion by emphasizing the importance of conducting reflex molecular testing, considering systemic therapy in all patients, and utilizing shared decision-making models.