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BE-POSITIVE: Beyond progression after tyrosine kinase inhibitor in EGFR- positive non small cell lung cancer patients: Results from a multicenter Italian observational study.
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - 1 May 2016
Vavalà Tiziana, Follador Alessandro, Tiseo Marcello, Galetta Domenico, Morabito Alessandro, Di Maio Massimo, Martelli Olga, Caffo Orazio, Piovano Pier Luigi, Cortinovis Diego, Zilembo Nicoletta, Casartelli Clelia, Banna Giuseppe Luigi, Ardizzoia Antonio, Barzelloni Maria Luisa, Bearz Alessandra, Genestreti Giovenzio, Mucciarini Claudia, Filipazzi Virginio, Menis Jessica, Rizzo Elisa, Barbieri Fausto, Rijavec Erika, Cecere Fabiana, Bria Emilio, Spitaleri Gianluca, Rossi Antonio, Novello Silvia
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OBJECTIVES: Non-small-cell-lung-cancer (NSCLC) patients harbouring epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations develop drug resistance after 9-12 months of EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) therapy pointing out the issue of the second-line treatment choice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From June 2009 until May 2013 patients affected by advanced NSCLC harbouring EGFR mutations receiving first-line TKI were...
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