Efficacy of EGFR-TKI sequential therapy in patients with exon 19 insertion-positive non-small-cell lung cancer: A case report.

BACKGROUND

Insertions in exon 19 in the epidermal growth factor receptor gene (EGFR) is a rarely seen mutation in non-small cell lung cancer. These patients have been effectively treated with sequential EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).

CASE SUMMARY

Here, we presented a case of non-small cell lung cancer, stage IIIB, with exon 19 insertion mutation as detected in the right lower lobe by next-generation sequencing. The patient was sequentially treated with first, second, and third-generation EGFR TKIs after the surgical operation. The overall survival of the patient was 21.3 mo. There was no dynamic analysis of drug resistance mechanisms in targeted therapy.

CONCLUSION

This case emphasized the importance of following the guidelines. In patients with mutations, repeated and dynamic next-generation sequencing monitoring is necessary to prescribe a personalized treatment plan.