Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD

Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, emphasizes the efficacy of the drug amivantamab for patients with EGFR exon 20 mutations, explaining the challenges of unique skin rashes, but highlighting the importance of teamwork in effectively managing and treating these adverse skin effects.

Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, highlights the value of a multidisciplinary approach in the care of patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, emphasizing the roles of dermatologists, pharmacists, and nurses in ensuring thorough patient assessment and education; Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, highlights data from WCLC 2023 on osimertinib in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, emphasizes the importance of early assessment and potential dose reductions or holds when patients on treatment for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer show adverse effects, while Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, stresses the need for accurate symptom history and supporting lab work to ensure patient safety.

Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, and Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, discuss the importance of patient education on diarrhea as a side effect of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer treatment, emphasizing dietary considerations and the use of over-the-counter remedies.

Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, and Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience in oncology, discuss EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, the available treatment options, and common side effects such as rash, emphasizing patient education and proactive management for side effects.