Case Report: Short-term disease control with subsequent icotinib therapy in EGFR L858R/C797S, T790M-negative lung adenocarcinoma after osimertinib resistance - Scorecard - MDSpire

Clinical Observation: Temporary Disease Management with Icotinib Following Osimertinib Resistance in Lung Adenocarcinoma with EGFR L858R/C797S and Absence of T790M

  • By

  • Shihang Song

  • Di Yao

  • Jinlong Liu

  • Wenjing Nie

  • Mengjia He

  • Jianqiao Zhang

  • Jing Zhao

  • July 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Clinical Observation: Temporary Disease Management with Icotinib Following Osimertinib Resistance in Lung Adenocarcinoma with EGFR L858R/C797S and Absence of T790M

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionLung Adenocarcinoma with EGFR L858R/C797S Mutation
Key MechanismsResistance to osimertinib due to EGFR C797S mutation without T790M
Target PopulationPatients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma harboring specific EGFR mutations
Care SettingOncology outpatient care

Key Highlights

  • 71-year-old woman with stage IVB lung adenocarcinoma treated with osimertinib for 29 months
  • Post-progression ctDNA revealed L858R/C797S mutation without T790M
  • Subsequent treatment with icotinib achieved stable disease for 6 months
  • First-generation EGFR-TKIs may provide short-term disease control in C797S/T790M-negative cases
  • Limited clinical evidence available for treatment strategies in this molecular context

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Confirm EGFR mutation status using NGS or ctDNA testing

Management

  • Consider first-generation EGFR-TKIs for patients with C797S/T790M-negative resistance

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular imaging and ctDNA testing to assess disease progression and treatment response

Risks

  • Potential for disease progression despite treatment with first-generation EGFR-TKIs

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with advanced EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma experiencing osimertinib resistance

Icotinib may offer temporary disease control in specific resistance scenarios

Clinical Best Practices

  • Monitor for resistance mutations in patients on EGFR-TKI therapy
  • Evaluate performance status and molecular profile before changing treatment regimens
  • Consider patient preferences and risks when planning further interventions

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