This descriptive, retrospective observational study used the Japan Medical Data Vision Co., Ltd. (MDV), database (June 2017–November 2018) and covered data for EGFR, ALK, ROS1, and PD-L1; records on BRAF testing were not yet available. This real-world evidence revealed variations in diagnostic testing patterns, which could affect time to treatment in Japan. Variations are likely influenced by individual biomarker prioritization considering limited tissue samples in clinical practice. READ ARTICLE
Journal of Thoracic Oncology DOI: 10.1016/j.jtocrr.2020.100136
Authors: Yasushi Yatabe, Yasumasa Yoshiki, MPH, Koichi Matsumura, Kanae Togo, MSc, Hironori Kikkawa, Laura Iadeluca, MPH, Benjamin Li, Kazuto Nishio,
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