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Equitable Access to Molecular Testing and Treatment Prioritization
Panelists discuss how to overcome barriers to comprehensive molecular testing and how to prioritize treatment when ALK+ non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) coexists with other actionable biomarkers.
EP: 1.The Evolution of ALK+ NSCLC Care
EP: 2.Lorlatinib in Focus: Survival, Brain Metastases, and Beyond
EP: 3.Choosing Wisely: Insights from an MAIC and eXalt3
EP: 4.Applying Trial Data to Real-World Practice in ALK+ NSCLC
EP: 5.Key Differences Among ALK Inhibitors
EP: 6.Navigating ALK Inhibitor Toxicities
EP: 7.Lorlatinib’s Unique Challenges: Managing Cognitive and Metabolic AEs
EP: 8.Long-Term Success: Educating and Supporting Patients on ALK Inhibitors
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EP: 9.Equitable Access to Molecular Testing and Treatment Prioritization
EP: 10.Next Steps: Post-Frontline Therapies and Resistance in ALK+ NSCLC
Molecular Testing and Biomarker Considerations
Key Themes:
- Barriers to equitable access for comprehensive molecular testing
- Strategies to overcome testing barriers
- Treatment prioritization when ALK+ status coexists with other actionable biomarkers
Notable Insights:
- Dr Dietrich identified barriers to comprehensive molecular testing including NGS
- Grizzard offered suggestions for clinicians to overcome testing barriers
Dr Lovly addressed treatment prioritization in patients with both ALK+ status and other biomarkers (eg, PD-L1 >1%)
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