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Osimertinib as neoadjuvant therapy in a patient with stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) are approved for use in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Case presentation

Here we present a case of a African American patient with stage IIIA NSCLC treated with osimertinib in the neoadjuvant setting with concurrent radiation, followed by resection. The patient remains disease-free 4 months after surgery.

Conclusion

This case report suggests that osimertinib may be effective as neoadjuvant therapy in resectable stage III disease. Additionally, we provide a summary of previous case reports and ongoing clinical trials for neoadjuvant EGFR inhibition in stage III NSCLC patients.

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