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Molecular testing patterns in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
The American journal of managed care - 1 Feb 2016
MacLean Elizabeth, Louder Anthony, Saverno Kim, Smith Gregory, Mardekian Jack, Brunis Cari, Ward Mela, Sweetman Robert, Pasquale Margaret
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Identification of oncogene mutations and gene rearrangements in individuals with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can help identify candidates for targeted therapy. This study examined whether clinicians are ordering molecular testing for patients with metastatic NSCLC (mNSCLC) prior to therapy initiation. STUDY DESIGN: Members from a national health plan with lung cancer and metastatic disease were...
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