Trametinib as second-line therapy for advanced KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer: a single-center clinical analysis of 20 cases - Summary - MDSpire

Trametinib as second-line therapy for advanced KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer: a single-center clinical analysis of 20 cases

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  • Xinhui Wang

  • Junyan Yu

  • May 28, 2026

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Objective:

To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of trametinib in the second-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutations.

Key Findings:
  • Objective response rate (ORR) was 27.8% (5/18).
  • Disease control rate (DCR) was 72.2% (13/18).
  • Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.8 months.
  • Median overall survival (OS) was 8.6 months.
  • Higher ORR in patients without bone metastasis (35.7% vs. 0%).
  • DCR was greater in patients with PD-L1 expression ≥1% (81.8% vs. 50.0%).
  • Common adverse reactions included rash (35.0%), diarrhea (25.0%), and fatigue (20.0%).
Interpretation:

Trametinib demonstrated anti-tumor activity and manageable toxicity in advanced NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutations, with certain clinical factors potentially influencing treatment response.

Limitations:
  • Small sample size of 20 patients.
  • Retrospective design may introduce bias.
  • Lack of control group.
Conclusion:

Trametinib is evaluated as a second-line treatment for advanced NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutations, pending further validation through larger studies.

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