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Opinion|Videos|December 21, 2023

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

Author(s)Jia Luo, MD, Narjust Florez, MD, Justin Gainor, MD

A review of Brigatinib versus crizotinib in ALK inhibitor-naïve advanced ALK-positive NSCLC.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Face-Off: Introduction of the Non-Small Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Debate

EP. 1 Face-Off: Introduction of the Non-Small Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Debate

EP. 2 Long Term Outcomes and Molecular Correlates of Sotorasib Efficacy in Patients with Pretreated KRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC

EP. 2 Long Term Outcomes and Molecular Correlates of Sotorasib Efficacy in Patients with Pretreated KRAS G12C-Mutated NSCLC

EP. 3 Post Hoc Analysis of Lorlatinib Intracranial Efficacy and Safety in Patients with ALK Positive Advanced NSCLC from the Phase III CROWN Study

EP. 3 Post Hoc Analysis of Lorlatinib Intracranial Efficacy and Safety in Patients with ALK Positive Advanced NSCLC from the Phase III CROWN Study

EP. 4 KRYSTAL-1: Two Year Follow Up of Adagrasib Monotherapy in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic KRAS G12C Mutated NSCLC

EP. 4 KRYSTAL-1: Two Year Follow Up of Adagrasib Monotherapy in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic KRAS G12C Mutated NSCLC

EP. 5 Brigatinib Versus Crizotinib in ALK Inhibitor-Naïve Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: Results on Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial

EP. 5 Brigatinib Versus Crizotinib in ALK Inhibitor-Naïve Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC: Results on Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial

EP. 6 Adjuvant Osimertinib for Resected EGFR-Mutated Stage IB-IIIA NSCLC: Updated Results From the Phase III Randomized ADAURA Trial

EP. 6 Adjuvant Osimertinib for Resected EGFR-Mutated Stage IB-IIIA NSCLC: Updated Results From the Phase III Randomized ADAURA Trial

EP. 7 Amivantamab in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutated NSCLC Progression on Platinum Chemotherapy: Initial Results From the CHRYSALIS Phase 1 Study

EP. 7 Amivantamab in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutated NSCLC Progression on Platinum Chemotherapy: Initial Results From the CHRYSALIS Phase 1 Study

EP. 8 Association Between Medicaid Insurance, Biomarker Testing, and Outcomes in Patients With Advanced NSCLC

EP. 8 Association Between Medicaid Insurance, Biomarker Testing, and Outcomes in Patients With Advanced NSCLC

EP. 9 Liquid Biopsy Versus Tissue Biopsy to Determine Front Line Therapy in Metastatic NSCLC

EP. 9 Liquid Biopsy Versus Tissue Biopsy to Determine Front Line Therapy in Metastatic NSCLC

EP. 10 Face-Off: Award Presentations and Event Conclusion

EP. 10 Face-Off: Award Presentations and Event Conclusion

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