Abstract
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted agents have been extensively evaluated for management of recurrent/metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancers. Clinical trials utilizing EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors and antibodies have been completed in the frontline setting, as well as in the settings of maintenance and salvage therapy. In this chapter, the results of the main studies on this topic will be reviewed. Novel strategies related to targeting the EGFR axis will also be discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Lung Cancer |
Subtitle of host publication | Fourth Edition |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 406-420 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118468791 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118468746 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 27 2014 |
Keywords
- Antibody
- Cetuximab
- Clinical trials
- Epidermal growth factor receptor
- Erlotinib
- Gefitinib
- Nonsmall cell lung cancer
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine