Case Report: Dynamic TKI combination strategies for EGFR-mutant NSCLC with acquired ROS1 fusion and brain metastases
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By
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Hua Yang
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Yong Da
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Ge Shen
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Qi-Yun Sun
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Zhi-Yu Yao
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Ya-Jing Zhou
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June 4, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Case Study: Innovative TKI Combination Approaches for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC with Acquired ROS1 Fusion and Cerebral Metastases
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | EGFR exon 19 deletion (p.E746_A750del) and ROS1 fusion as a resistance mechanism to osimertinib. |
| Target Population | |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Patient achieved over 6.5 years of survival with dynamic therapy adjustments, including specific details on initial response to osimertinib.
- Initial treatment with osimertinib led to significant lesion shrinkage, with details on adverse reactions.
- Subsequent treatments included crizotinib, entrectinib, and lorlatinib, with emphasis on their distinct side effect profiles.
- Reintroduction of crizotinib and entrectinib was well-tolerated after initial adverse reactions, highlighting the importance of monitoring.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Sequential treatment with targeted therapies based on individual response, including specific strategies for managing resistance.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Dynamic adjustments to therapy were crucial for managing disease progression, impacting overall survival.
Clinical Best Practices
- Consider combination therapies for patients with complex co-mutations, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor for adverse effects closely when using TKIs, with specific examples from the case.
- Utilize imaging and molecular testing to guide treatment decisions, ensuring alignment with patient-specific factors.
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