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ArticleClinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico2025

Recommendations for diagnosis and management of non-small-cell lung carcinoma patients with ex20ins EGFR mutations: insights from a Delphi consensus.

Dolores Isla, Esther Conde, Atocha Romero, Margarita Garrido, Juan Francisco Marín, Bartomeu Massuti, Ihab Abdulkader-Nallib, María-Josep Carreras, Marta Marina, Jose M Calderón and 1 more

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Dolores IslaMedical Oncology Department, University Hospital Lozano Blesa, IIS Aragon, Saragossa, Spain. lola.isla@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2483-198X
Esther CondeDepartment of Pathology, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Madrid, Spain.
Atocha RomeroLiquid Biopsy Laboratory, Medical Oncology Department, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain.
Margarita GarridoPharmacy Department, University Hospital Virgen de la Victoria, Málaga, Spain.
Juan Francisco MarínHospital Pharmacy Service, University Hospital of Jaen, Jaén, Spain.
Bartomeu MassutiMedical Oncology Department, Alicante University Dr. Balmis Hospital - ISABIAL, Alicante, Spain.
Ihab Abdulkader-NallibDepartment of Pathology, Clinical University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Galician Healthcare Service (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
María-Josep CarrerasPharmacy Department, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
Marta MarinaJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Madrid, Spain.
Jose M CalderónJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Madrid, Spain.
Ignacio Gil-BazoCIBERONC, Madrid, Spain.

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purposePatients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) harboring exon 20 insertion (ex20ins) mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) face a particularly poor prognosis. This consensus aimed to consolidate expert opinions on the diagnosis and management of these patients in view of recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted to summarize evidence on managing NSCLC patients with ex20ins mutations. Using the Delphi methodology, the perspectives of 30 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from the Spanish National Healthcare System were collected regarding the diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, and patient perspectives of the disease.

resultsExperts emphasized the critical role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in diagnosing NSCLC patients, highlighting the need for detailed molecular profiling to optimize therapeutic decisions. Amivantamab was identified as a potential preferred therapeutic option due to its demonstrated benefit in clinical trials, including patients with brain metastases. Additionally, the HCPs underscored the importance of incorporating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into clinical evaluation and ensuring access to therapies with proven efficacy.

conclusionsThis consensus provides a valuable guideline for diagnosing and managing NSCLC patients with ex20ins EGFR mutations, emphasizing the integration of advanced diagnostic tools, evidence-based therapies, and patient-centered care to enhance clinical outcomes and improve patient quality of life.

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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsMutationDelphi TechniqueErbB ReceptorsExonsHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingHumansReview Literature as TopicEGFR protein, humanErbB ReceptorsAmivantamabEGFREGFR-TKIEx20insNGSNSCLC

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