Precision Medicine Raises Hope For Lung Cancer Patients

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Story 1: Precision Medicine Raises Hope For Lung Cancer Patients

• Precision medicine has led to improved therapy for lung cancer

• The combo-drug increased progression-free survival by 40%

• It improved outcomes while reducing the side effects

According to the WHO, lung cancer remains a significant public health concern, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) being a major contributor to cancer mortality. Patients often face limited treatment options after developing resistance to standard therapies, leaving them with few alternatives. The challenge is further complicated by the prevalence of various resistance mechanisms to existing medications, which can lead to decreased effectiveness of treatments over time. As a result, many patients experience a rapid progression of their disease.

There is an obvious and urgent need for innovative solutions, and researchers and medical professionals worldwide are doing their best to overcome these challenges. Luckily, the better we understand the biology underlying cancer, the easier it is to develop specifically “tailored” medicine. This approach is being referred to as “precision medicine”, and one of its latest achievements was a new drug combination: Amivantamab and Lazertinib.

A global trial that enrolled 1,074 patients was recently concluded with surprisingly positive results. The research showed that a combination of these two drugs extended progression-free survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by 40%, raising it to 23.7 months compared to 16.6 months with standard treatment with Osimertinib. This combination improves treatment efficacy and exhibits a tolerable safety profile compared to existing therapies, minimizing severe side effects such as infections and blood clots. This advancement in precision medicine represents a significant leap forward in the fight against lung cancer, paving the way for improved outcomes and a brighter future for patients and their families.

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