Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Gilberto Lopes, a thoracic medical oncologist from the Sylvester Cancer Center. Together, they dived into the latest updates on anti-EGFR drugs used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations.
In this informative discussion, they covered:
• The evolution of EGFR inhibitors, including Afatinib, Osimertinib, Amivantamab, and Lazertinib.
• Common side effects associated with these treatments, such as diarrhea, skin toxicity, and infusion-related reactions.
• Strategies for managing these side effects to improve patient quality of life and treatment adherence.
• Insights from recent studies, including the SKIPirr trial and the MARIPOSA study, highlighting the benefits of new combinations and treatment approaches.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/v6fb6nx0YY4
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