Alectinib in the treatment of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer: an update on its properties, efficacy, safety and place in therapy.
Ther Adv Med Oncol
; 10: 1758835918789364, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangement is identified in 3-7% of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cases, and ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have revolutionized the management of this subset of NSCLC patients. ALK-TKIs have been proven highly effective in ALK-rearranged advanced NSCLC patients, but after initial responses and benefit, a subsequent progression inevitably occurs. Understanding acquired-resistance mechanisms and defining an appropriate algorithm is becoming even more essential, particularly considering the availability of extremely efficacious next-generation ALK inhibitors. The aim of this review is the analysis of current data about ALK inhibition as a therapeutic strategy in ALK-rearranged NSCLC management, with a focus on a specific ALK-TKI, alectinib. Alectinib is a highly selective inhibitor of ALK and showed systemic and central nervous system (CNS) efficacy in the treatment of this particular population. The change of first-line approach, and consequently of further lines of therapy, in ALK-rearranged NSCLC patients is still a matter of debate. A summary of evidence from randomized trials evaluating alectinib will be presented in order to discuss the available clinical evidence, safety and place in therapy.
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Clinical_trials
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Ther Adv Med Oncol
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2018
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