Gefitinib
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Last Posted: Nov 08, 2021
- Genomic signatures define three subtypes of EGFR-mutant stage II–III non-small-cell lung cancer with distinct adjuvant therapy outcomes
SY Liu et al, Nature Comms, November 8, 2021 - EGF+61 A>G polymorphism does not predict response to first-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in lung cancer patients.
Leal Leticia F, et al. Thoracic cancer 2020 9 - Cost-effectiveness analysis of EGFR mutation testing and gefitinib as first-line therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
Narita Yusuke et al. Lung Cancer 2015 Jul 26. - NCI Information: With FDA Approval, Gefitinib Returns to U.S. Market for Some Patients with Lung Cancer
- Erlotinib and gefitinib for treating non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed following prior chemotherapy (review of NICE technology appraisals 162 and 175): a systematic review and economic evaluation.
Greenhalgh Janette et al. Health Technol Assess 2015 Jun (47) 1-134 - Mutation of the epidermal growth factor receptor gene and its impact on the efficacy of gefitinib in advanced non-small cell lung cance.
Li Xiang-Nan et al. Int J Clin Exp Med 2015 (4) 5397-405 - With FDA Approval, Gefitinib Returns to U.S. Market for Some Patients with Lung Cancer
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