Co-occurrence of EGFR sensitising and resistance mutations at diagnosis in NSCLC

ConclusionThis is the largest Irish review of de novo synchronous EGFR mutations. The incidence of co-occurring EGFR mutations in our cohort of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLCA) is 1% on routine assays. Erlotinib appears to have activity in this cohort in both in the first- and second-line setting. De novo S768I and T790M represent distinct clinical entities. For de novo T790M mutations cytotoxic chemotherapy may still be considered first line. For de novo S768I mutations, erlotinib appears to be a reasonable therapeutic option.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research