TARGET THERAPY FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER: COMPLETE RESPONSE TO CRIZOTINIB


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Abstract

In this article we demonstrate a clinical case of young patient with non-small lung cancer with ALK-translocation treated with crizotinib in the first line of therapy. This approach was associated with complete response and acceptable toxicity.

About the authors

Olga O. Gordeeva

N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center

Email: helga.stolz@yandex.ru
Medical Oncologist, chemotherapy department #3, N.N.Blokhin NMRCO, 115478, Moscow, Russian Federation 115478, Moscow, Russian Federation

A. A Meshcheryakov

N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center

115478, Moscow, Russian Federation

N. A Meshcheryakova

N.N. Blokhin Cancer Research Center

115478, Moscow, Russian Federation

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