Opinion|Videos|June 9, 2025
Education and Support After Progression ALK Inhibitors
Panelists discuss how to approach patient education after progression on an ALK inhibitor, address real-world challenges during therapy transitions, and determine best options for patients progressing on lorlatinib.
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Episodes in this series
Patient Education and Transition Between Therapies
Key Themes:
- Approaches to patient education after disease progression
- Real-world challenges during therapy transitions
- Current options for patients progressing on lorlatinib
Notable Insights:
- Castronovo outlined approaches to patient education when discussing next steps after progression
- Grizzard identified real-world challenges patients face when transitioning between therapies
- Dr Dietrich presented current best options for patients progressing on lorlatinib
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