Treatment of uncommon EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer: new evidence and treatment

Translational Lung Cancer Research
Tianli ZhangYong Song

Abstract

Sensitizing mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are associated with positive responses to anti-EGFR-targeted therapy, leading to a new era of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Exon 19 deletions and exon 21 L858R substitutions are the most common mutations, accounting for approximately 90% mutations in NSCLC; these are termed classic mutations and result in high sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Other EGFR mutations are termed uncommon EGFR mutations, of which G719X, S768I, L861Q, exon 20 insertions, and complex mutations are the most frequent. G719X, S768I, and L861Q are point mutations and those that exist with complex mutations are sensitive to first-generation TKIs. A prospective analysis demonstrated that afatinib, a second-generation TKI, led to a better prognosis in some patients with NSCLC compared to first-generation TKIs. Chemotherapy used to be the traditional choice for patients carrying exon 20 insertions; however, with the development of novel targeted drugs, the role of chemotherapy is changing. Tremendous progress has also been made in clinical trials on immunotherapy treatment of uncommon EGFR mutations. The treatment for patients with NSCLC harboring uncommon EGF...Continue Reading

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