Molecular Profile of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers in Octogenarians: The Door to Precision Medicine in Elderly Patients

Molecular Profile of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers in Octogenarians: The Door to Precision Medicine in Elderly Patients

Background: There is a pressing need to expand the evidence base in geriatric lung oncology. Most non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) are diagnosed in the elderly, with approximately 15% of cases affecting octogenarians. Treatment-related decisions are challenging in this population, and the role o...

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Main Authors: Caterina Fumagalli, Chiara Catania, Alberto Ranghiero, Carlo Bosi, Giuseppe Viale, Filippo de Marinis, Massimo Barberis, Elena Guerini-Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
octogenarian
NSCLC
TKI therapy
NGS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/1/112

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