Welcome to the Rare Mutations Patient Gateway Newsletter for March 2023.
These articles highlight the advances we are making to identify the underlying molecular causes of NSCLC. This progress leads to biomarkers and targeted therapies and contributes to the gains we are starting to see in lung cancer survivorship.
These improvements also underscore the importance of comprehensive biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions and shared decision-making. Unfortunately, we know that not all patients have access to this critical testing and may not receive appropriate treatment as a result.
Research News
Pharmacy Times
Medicaid Patients With NSCLC May Be Undertreated With Life-prolonging Targeted Therapies
Published Feb 1, 2023
BioPharma Dive
Roche hands rights to lung cancer drug back to Blueprint
Published Feb 24, 2023
Pharmacy Times
FDA Approves FoundationOne Liquid CDx to Identify Genomic Profile in NSCLC
Published Jan 10, 2023
Targeted Oncology
Updates Results Support Repotrectinib in ROS1+ NSCLC
Published Dec 3, 2022
NewsBeezer
Targeted therapies and expanded access to NGS improve lung cancer decision-making
Published Nov 3, 2022
MDPI
Biomarker-Targeted Therapies in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Current Status and Perspectives
Published Oct 12, 2022
Have You Seen?
- Join LUNGevity for the upcoming free webinar, "RET, MET and EGFR: An unusual tale of three oncogenes in lung cancer," on Friday, 3/10/23, at 12 pm ET. We will chat about ongoing research to target a different signaling pathway in RET+ NSCLC and why this matters to patients.
- Processing Grief, with Lois Hall – This free webinar discusses how all people feel grief and that hope for healing exists for us all.
- The Benefits of Palliative Care for People Living with Lung Cancer – This free webinar explains that palliative care is supportive care that anticipates, prevents, and treats the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment. It is intended to improve one's quality of life and can be addressed at any stage from diagnosis forward.
More Resources for Patient & Caregivers
- The Caregiver Starter Kit – This article runs through 5 key resources to be an effective and impactful caregiver.
- Ask Your Oncologist the Right Questions – Get a downloadable list of questions to bring to your next oncologist appointment.
- Get the latest research news and tips for living well with lung cancer at the Rare Mutations Patient Gateway.
If you need further assistance, please email us at support@lungevity.org. Our team is always here to assist you.
