EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 23 MIN
Managing Toxicities of EGFR Inhibitors: Afatinib, Amivantamab-Lazertinib, Osimertinib
from Oncology Brothers: Practice-Changing Cancer Discussions · host Oncology Brothers
Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Gilberto Lopes, a thoracic medical oncologist from the Sylvester Cancer Center. Together, they dived into the latest updates on anti-EGFR drugs used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations.In this informative discussion, they covered:• The evolution of EGFR inhibitors, including Afatinib, Osimertinib, Amivantamab, and Lazertinib.• Common side effects associated with these treatments, such as diarrhea, skin toxicity, and infusion-related reactions.• Strategies for managing these side effects to improve patient quality of life and treatment adherence.• Insights from recent studies, including the SKIPirr trial and the MARIPOSA study, highlighting the benefits of new combinations and treatment approaches.Youtube: https://youtu.be/v6fb6nx0YY4Follow us on social media:• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers• Website: https://oncbrothers.com/Join us as we explore how proactive management of side effects can maximize the effectiveness of these therapies and enhance patient outcomes. Don't forget to check out our other ToxCheck discussions, treatment algorithms, and conference highlights!
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Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Gilberto Lopes, a thoracic medical oncologist from the Sylvester Cancer Center. Together, they dived into the latest updates on anti-EGFR drugs used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations.In this informative discussion, they covered:• The evolution of EGFR inhibitors, including Afatinib, Osimertinib, Amivantamab, and Lazertinib.• Common side effects associated with these treatments, such as diarrhea, skin toxicity, and infusion-related reactions.• Strategies for managing these side effects to improve patient quality of life and treatment adherence.• Insights from recent studies, including the SKIPirr trial and the MARIPOSA study, highlighting the benefits of new combinations and treatment approaches.Youtube: https://youtu.be/v6fb6nx0YY4Follow us on social media:• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers• Website: https://oncbrothers.com/Join us as we explore how proactive management of side effects can maximize the effectiveness of these therapies and enhance patient outcomes. Don't forget to check out our other ToxCheck discussions, treatment algorithms, and conference highlights!
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