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EGFR-mutation testing and TKI treatment patterns in locally advanced and metastatic NSCLC in Norway - A nationwide retrospective cohort study.
Cancer treatment and research communications - 1 Jan 2022
Helland Åslaug, Andersen Klaus Kaae, Myklebust Tor Åge, Johannesen Tom Børge, Aarøe Jørgen, Enerly Espen
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BACKGROUND: Testing for epidermal growth factor receptor mutation (EGFRm) status is a prerequisite to identify eligible patients for tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) treatment. However, EGFR testing of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is suboptimal in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was to describe real-world EGFR testing practice, EGFRm prevalence, and subsequent TKI treatment...
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