Opinion|Videos|February 27, 2025
Treatment Strategies in Disease Progression in ALK+ NSCLC
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.
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This is an actor portrayal of a hypothetical patient profile developed for educational purposes based on characteristics of patients with ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer as seen in clinical practice. The hypothetical case was co-developed by staff Medical Writers with Cancer Network/ONN.
- Dr.Thawani asks Dr. Kim: If this patient were to progress on lorlatinib, what would be your next treatment approach?
- What factors would you consider when selecting the next therapy?
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