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Opinion|Videos|December 7, 2023

Brigatinib Versus Crizotinib in ALK inhibitor-Naïve Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: Results of Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial

Author(s)Deborah Doroshow, MD, Neel Chudgar, MD, Vamsidhar Velcheti, MD

Results of phase 3 ALTA-1L study comparing crizotinib with Brigatinib in advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Introduction of the Debate Between Jets v. Giants

EP. 1 Introduction of the Debate Between Jets v. Giants

EP. 2 Brigatinib Versus Crizotinib in ALK inhibitor-Naïve Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: Results of Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial

EP. 2 Brigatinib Versus Crizotinib in ALK inhibitor-Naïve Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: Results of Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial

EP. 3 Adjuvant Osimertinib for Resected EGFR Mutated Stage IB-IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

EP. 3 Adjuvant Osimertinib for Resected EGFR Mutated Stage IB-IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

EP. 4 Will Combination Therapies Replace Osimertinib Monotherapy as Standard-of-Care in Frontline EGFR-Mutant Advanced NSCLC?

EP. 4 Will Combination Therapies Replace Osimertinib Monotherapy as Standard-of-Care in Frontline EGFR-Mutant Advanced NSCLC?

EP. 5 Treatment for Borderline Resectable Patients With NSCLC

EP. 5 Treatment for Borderline Resectable Patients With NSCLC

EP. 6 Optimal Approach for PD-L1 >50%

EP. 6 Optimal Approach for PD-L1 >50%

EP. 7 Cancer Network Faceoff: Conclusion of the Event and Presentation of Awards

EP. 7 Cancer Network Faceoff: Conclusion of the Event and Presentation of Awards

EP. 8 Clinicians Face Off Regarding New Trials in NSCLC Space

EP. 8 Clinicians Face Off Regarding New Trials in NSCLC Space

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