Expert Video - How do doctors treat ALK-rearranged lung cancer?
Medical oncologist Dr. Joseph Leach provides an overview of how doctors treat ALK-rearranged lung cancer. He discusses targeted therapies for ALK mutations including alectinib, brigatinib, and lorlatinib, which are effective in controlling cancer. He explains that cancer cells can become resistant to targeted therapies, so it is important to repeat biomarker testing if treatment stops working at any time and to also consider participating in clinical trials.
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What is a gene mutation and how does it relate to lung cancer?
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How do doctors test for genetic mutations in lung cancer and why is it important?
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What is an ALK rearrangement in lung cancer?
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How do doctors treat ALK-rearranged lung cancer?
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What is a BRAF mutation in lung cancer?
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How do doctors treat lung cancer with BRAF mutations?
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What is a ROS1 mutation in lung cancer?
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How do doctors treat lung cancer with ROS1 mutations?
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What is a HER2 mutation in lung cancer?
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How do doctors treat lung cancer with HER2 mutations?
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What is a MET mutation in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?
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How do doctors treat lung cancer with MET mutations?
