08.26 - Pharmacology of Lung Cancer (Sweatman) - Questions Flashcards
Drug used for non-squamous NSCLC only
Bevacizumab
Which subtype harbors EGFR mutation
Adenocarcinoma
Why no Bevacizumab in Squamous Cell
High risk of bleeding
KRAS mutation can render __ drugs ineffective
Anti-EGFR
In what subtype is EML4-ALK more prevalent
2-7% of NSCLC, more in adeno
What type of patients are likely to have EML4-ALK
Nonsmokers, Light Smoking, Adeno
EML4-ALK produces activation of
MEK/ERK Pathway
Inhibitor of EML4-ALK
Crizotinib
Problem in TKI administration
Orally administered - Must be absorbed
Mutations (4) more common in Non-smokers
EGFR, EML4-ALK, HER2, hMSH2
What percent of patients have actionable mutations
60%
Top 3 mutations, in order, in adenocarcinomas
KRAS, EGFR, ALK
Which subtype of tumor should have mutation testing
Adenocarcinoma
Test for EGFR
DNA seq
Test for EML4-ALK
FISH
Treatment rationale for SCLC
Met occurs early so chemo/radiation is only option
Treatment rationale for NSLC
Surgical recision if early stage, Genetic testing if adeno
Standard treatment for SCLC
Etoposide + Cisplatin or Carboplatin
Standard treatment for NSCLC
Cisplatin + Taxel or other; Maintenance w/ Pemetrexed; Targeted; Bevacizumab if non-squamous
General MOA of Pemetrexed
DHFR inhibitor
General MOA of -platins
Form DNA intrastrand crosslinks and adducts
General MOA of Cyclophosphamide
Alkylating
General MOA of - Taxels
Microtubule stabilizer inhibiting de-polymerization