EGFR-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: EMT; targeted therapy resistance; extracellular vesicles; liquid biopsy; lung cancer
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Dear Colleagues,
EGFR-bearing activation mutations represent a key oncogene-driver of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The identification of structural changes induced by such mutations in the kinase domain of receptor promoted the rational development of targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Although great clinical benefits were obtained with EGFR TKIs through appropriate patient stratification, the continuous and selective drug pressure determined in tumors, a growing number of adaptation mechanisms and acquired resistance emerged, representing challenges in the prevention of cancer progression. New targeted agents and combined strategies need to be developed to overcome resistance to EGFR TKIs.
This Special Issue invites original research and comprehensive reviews on “EGFR-Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer”. By integrating recent advances, this Special Issue aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on novel therapeutic approaches in EGFR-TKI treatment for NSCLC.
Dr. Francesca Iommelli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- EGFR TKIs
- secondary mutations
- alternative signaling pathway activation cancer progression
- lung cancer
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