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Biomarker tissue journey among patients (pts) with untreated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) in the U.S. Oncology Network community practices

Background: Given the importance of molecular testing and targeted therapy for mNSCLC, the MYLUNG (Molecularly Informed Lung Cancer Treatment in a Community Cancer Network) consortium pragmatic study assessed real-world biomarker testing rates and turnaround times (TAT) within The US Oncology Network of over 1,000 providers across the United States. Conclusions: This real-world study showed that most pts received at least one biomarker test prior to 1L, but <50% received all 5 tests. NGS testing occurred in <50% of pts but increased over the periods examined. Median time from dx to 1L therapy was about 5 weeks and TAT from orders to results about 2 weeks. Analyses by histology and other trends will be reported. These data will be compared to the next phase of the MYLUNG study, which will evaluate contemporary ordering practices and TATs prospectively. READ ARTICLE

Journal of Clinical Oncology DOI:10.1200/JCO.2021.39.15_suppl.9004

Authors: Nicholas J. Robert, Esmond D. Nwokeji, Janet L. Espirito, Liwei Chen, Mandar Karhade, Makenzi Colleen Evangelist, Alexander I. Spira, Marcus A. Neubauer, Susie A. Bullock, Robert L. Coleman, on behalf of MYLUNG Consortium Collaborators: The U.S. Oncology Network and sponsors

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