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N Engl J Med 2026;394:13-26 Sacituzumab Tirumotecan in EGFR-TKI–Resistant, EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC
This study evaluates the effectiveness of sacituzumab tirumotecan, a novel antibody-drug conjugate, for patients with advanced lung cancer whose disease has worsened despite standard treatments. By comparing this new drug against traditional chemotherapy, researchers discovered that it doubled the duration of progression-free survival and significantly extended the lives of those involved in the trial. While side effects like low white blood cell counts were observed, the therapy demonstrated a superior clinical benefit and a manageable safety profile compared to the existing standard of…
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