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Understanding the EGFR mutation
aids the fight against lung cancer

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Dr Yamaoka studies the mechanisms of drug resistance in lung cancer patients.

Genetic mutations are known to be responsible for several different types of cancer. One type, known as non-small cell lung cancer, is sometimes caused by mutations in a gene called EGFR. A group of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors are often used to treat patients with this type of cancer. Unfortunately, patients can develop genetic alterations, namely mutation, amplification (an […]

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