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- Title
Challenges in the Use of Targeted Therapies in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Authors
Rivera-Concepcion, Joel; Uprety, Dipesh; Adjei, Alex A.
- Abstract
Precision oncology has fundamentally changed how we diagnose and treat cancer. In recent years, there has been a significant change in the management of patients with oncogene-addicted advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Increasing amounts of identifiable oncogene drivers have led to the development of molecularly targeted drugs. Undoubtedly, the future of thoracic oncology is shifting toward increased molecular testing and the use of targeted therapies. For the most part, these novel drugs have proven to be safe and effective. As with all great innovations, targeted therapies pose unique challenges. Drug toxicities, resistance, access, and costs are some of the expected obstacles that will need to be addressed. This review highlights some of the major challenges in the use of targeted therapies in NSCLC and provides guidance for the future strategies.
- Subjects
NON-small-cell lung carcinoma; CELLULAR therapy; DRUG toxicity
- Publication
Cancer Research & Treatment, 2022, Vol 54, Issue 2, p315
- ISSN
1598-2998
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4143/crt.2022.078