Real-world cohort study compares lorlatinib to sequential ALK TKI treatment in advanced ALK-positive NSCLC, indicating effectiveness differences.
Lorlatinib, a third-generation anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), is a standard first-line option for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) based on the CROWN trial. In routine practice, patients often receive either upfront lorlatinib or a sequential strategy with a second-generation (2G) ALK TKI followed by lorlatinib, but comparative real-world effectiveness data are limited.
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