Learn About ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Stanford Health Care
Heather Wakelee is an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Wakelee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
New York University
Joshua Sabari is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sabari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thrombectomy.
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic
Demet Yasar is a Hematologist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Summary: This is a study of brigatinib in adults with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). The main aim of this study is to learn about the time period in which the condition does not worsen after the participant has received brigatinib. Another aim is to learn about the overall rate of participants who respond to the treatment with brigatinib. Participants will receive brigatinib as part of their normal cl...
Summary: This phase I trial is studying the safety, side effects, and best dose of gilteritinib in treating patients with stage IV ALK positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have progressed on other treatments. While there are many approved targeted drugs for ALK NSCLC, resistance to these drugs frequently occur. Giltertinib is a drug that is already FDA approved for the treatment of a specific ty...