Articles by Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA

Future Therapies for ALK+ Metastatic NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim shares her insights on new investigational therapies for metastatic ALK+ NSCLC that she's particularly excited about.

Evaluating ALK Inhibitors in Treatment Sequencing and Testing
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon discusses the circumstances that might lead him to switch a patient with ALK+ NSCLC from another ALK inhibitor to lorlatinib.

Treatment Strategies in Disease Progression in ALK+ NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim discusses her approach to selecting the next treatment for patients with ALK+ NSCLC who progress on lorlatinib, including the key factors she considers in making this decision.

Patient Factors Considered when Choosing Treatment Selection
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon explains his approach to choosing between different ALK inhibitors for ALK+ NSCLC, outlining the factors that guide his selection and when he might prefer alectinib, lorlatinib, or brigatinib.

Clinical Experience of Lorlatinib ALK+ NSCLC Patients
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim discusses her experience with lorlatinib in real-world settings for ALK+ NSCLC, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of incorporating it into clinical practice.

Overview of Current Treatment Landscape of ALK Inhibitors
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon describes the current treatment landscape for metastatic ALK+ NSCLC and explores alternative treatment options that could have been considered for these patients.

Overview of Efficacy of Lorlatinib in the Treatment of ALK+ NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim provides an overview of the clinical evidence supporting lorlatinib as a first-line therapy for ALK+ metastatic NSCLC, focusing on the key efficacy outcomes from the phase 3 CROWN trial.

Barriers and Challenges in Biomarker Testing for ALK+ NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon discusses the factors that make a patient a strong candidate for ALK inhibitor therapy in ALK+ NSCLC, the importance of biomarker testing in guiding treatment selection, and his approach to testing along with challenges encountered, especially in community settings.

Jason’s Journey with ALK+ Metatstatic NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP 
Considerations for Second-Line Treatment Decisions in EGFR+ NSCLC: Sequencing Strategies and First-Line Choices
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon explains the factors guiding his choice between EGFR inhibitors for EGFR+ NSCLC and when he might consider alternatives like afatinib or erlotinib.

Evaluating Treatment Options of EGFR Inhibitors
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon explains the factors guiding his choice between EGFR inhibitors for EGFR+ NSCLC and when he might consider alternatives like afatinib or erlotinib.

Factors in Selecting Treatment Options for EGFR+ NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Garon discusses his approach to selecting between available EGFR inhibitors for treating EGFR+ NSCLC.

Clinical Experience of Amivantamab in EGFR+ NSCLC Patients
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim shares his clinical experience with amivantamab in real-world practice for EGFR+ NSCLC, discussing both the benefits and challenges of incorporating it into treatment protocols.

Overview of FLAURA and MARIPOSA-2 Clinical Trials
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP Dr. Kim reviews key clinical evidence from the FLAURA trial for osimertinib as a first-line therapy in EGFR+ metastatic NSCLC and discusses the MARIPOSA 2 trial supporting amivantamab with chemotherapy as the preferred second-line option.

The Impact of Molecular Testing on Treatment Choices for NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP A discussion with Dr. Garon highlights patient selection for EGFR inhibitor therapy in EGFR+ NSCLC, emphasizing the critical role of biomarker testing, testing approaches, and overcoming barriers in community settings.

Robert’s Journey With EGFR+ Metastatic NSCLC
ByRajat Thawani, MD, MBBs ,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Edward B. Garon, MD, MS ,Katherine Cunha, NP ,Blanca Ledezma, NP The video segment profiles a 58-year-old retired construction manager with Stage IV EGFR+ NSCLC, discussing his transition from osimertinib to amivantamab plus chemotherapy, managing side effects, and maintaining hope throughout his treatment journey.

Face-Off: Award Presentation Ceremony
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Following a spirited debate, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, presents the winning team with the coveted title of victors of this CancerNetwork® Face-Off event.

Treatment Options for Patients with EGFRm NSCLC
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Experts on non–small cell lung cancer reflect on clinical trial data to weigh treatment options for patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Will Neo-Adjuvant Therapies Replace Surgery plus Adjuvant Treatment for Resectable NSCLC?
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Jyoti D. Patel, MD, and Rajat Thawani, MBBS, tackle the question of whether neoadjuvant therapies will replace surgery plus adjuvant treatment for patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer.

Patient Case: KRAS G12C Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Robert B. Cameron, MD, PhD, offers insights on a patient with KRAS G12C non–small cell lung cancer.

Clinical Scenario: A PD-L1-Low Patient with NSCLC
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Focusing on PD-L1-low NSCLC, Faith Abodunrin, MD, discusses the decision to rechallenge with immunotherapy.

Patient Profile: A 57-Year-Old Woman with NSCLC
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Jyoti Patel, MD, presents the case of a patient with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer requiring treatment following osimertinib.

Patient Case: A 76-Year-Old Woman with ROS1+ Metastatic NSCLC
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Initiating a conversation on patient cases, Divya Gupta, MD, presents the profile of a 76-year-old woman with ROS1+ metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.

Amivantamab plus Lazertinib in Atypical EGFR-mutated Advanced NSCLC: Results from CHRYSALIS-2
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Divya Gupta, MD, presents data from CHRYSALIS-2 focused on amivantamab plus lazertinib in atypical EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

Osimertinib for EGFRm Stage III Unresectable NSCLC: The LAURA Trial
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Robert B. Cameron, MD, PhD, reviews data from the LAURA trial investigating osimertinib in patients with EGFR-mutated stage III unresectable NSCLC.

Lorlatinib vs Crizotinib in Patients With Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: 5-Year Outcomes from the Phase III CROWN Study
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Focusing on the CROWN study, Faith Abodunrin, MD, discusses the role of lorlatinib in the treatment of patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

BRIGHTSTAR: Local Consolidative Therapy with Brigatinib in TKI-naïve ALK-rearranged Metastatic NSCLC
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Laila Gharzai, MD, discusses findings from the BRIGHTSTAR trial which evaluated brigatinib in TKI-naïve patients with ALK-rearranged metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.

Introduction of the Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Face-Off
ByJoshua K. Sabari, MD,Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD,Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA,Jyoti D. Patel, MD,Divya M. Gupta, MD,Laila A. Gharzai, MD,Rajat Thawani, MBBS,Faith Abodunrin, MD,Robert Cameron, MD, PhD Joshua K. Sabari, MD, introduces a Face-Off program in which Northwestern University and the University of Chicago will present data and discuss treatment practices in non–small cell lung cancer.

Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, and Richard T. Lee, MD discuss how integrative oncology techniques such as acupuncture have impacted patient quality of life at their practice.