Continued EGFR Inhibition With Postprogression Chemotherapy: Where Do We Stand?

Oncologist. 2015 Nov;20(11):1230-2. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0370. Epub 2015 Oct 23.

Abstract

A growing body of evidence suggests that continuing EGFR inhibitors when switching to chemotherapy may not be the right choice for all patients. Nevertheless, a review of recent data about postprogression therapy for patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancer reveals some important caveats that must be considered when choosing the optimal treatment for patients who have progressed on their initial EGFR inhibitor.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / drug therapy*
  • ErbB Receptors / genetics*
  • Erlotinib Hydrochloride / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Erlotinib Hydrochloride
  • ErbB Receptors