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Boris Sepesi1, Tina Cascone2, Stephen G Chun3
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Abstract:
Immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and adoptive T-cell therapy have been revolutionary advancements in cancer research. Some of these therapies have become the standard of care for lung cancer and replaced older treatment algorithms; some continue to be studied in clinical trials. This article discusses the current state of novel treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer patients with metastatic and locoregional disease, with focus on immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and adoptive T-cell therapy.
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