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Predictive markers in lung cancer: a few hints for the practicing pathologist

M Barbareschi1, M Barberis2, F Buttitta3

  • 1Pathology Unit, Hospital S. Chiara, Trento, Italy.

Pathologica
|September 28, 2018
PubMed
Summary

This review discusses predictive biomarkers for non-small-cell lung cancer, focusing on standardizing tests for EGFR mutations, ALK/ROS1 rearrangements, and PD-L1 expression to guide targeted therapy selection.

Keywords:
ALKCarcinomaEGFRFISHImmunoistochemistryLungPCRPDL1ROS1

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