Article
Lung cancer genotype-based therapy and predictive biomarkers: present and future.
Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine - 1 Dec 2012
Cagle Philip T, Allen Timothy Craig
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The advent of genotype-based therapy and predictive biomarkers for lung cancer has thrust the pathologist into the front lines of precision medicine for this deadly disease. OBJECTIVE: To provide the clinical background, current status, and future perspectives of molecular targeted therapy for lung cancer patients, including the pivotal participation of the pathologist. DATA SOURCES: Data were obtained...
Topics
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Biomarkers
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Drug Resistance, Neoplasm
- Genotype
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms
- Molecular Targeted Therapy
- Mutation
- Pathology, Molecular
- Precision Medicine
- Professional Role
- Prognosis
- Workforce
