Journal
ONCOLOGIST
Volume 23, Issue 8, Pages 891-899Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0582
Keywords
Dermatologic adverse events; Non-small cell lung cancer; Epidermal growth factor receptor; Tyrosine kinase inhibitor; T790M
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Funding
- AstraZeneca (Wilmington, DE)
- National Taiwan University Hospital [106-S3535]
- NIH/NCI Cancer Center Support Grant [P30-CA008748]
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Dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) are common with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) therapy. First- and second-generation agents (erlotinib, gefitinib, and afatinib) are frequently associated with acneiform rash, pruritus, xerosis, and paronychia; the incidence and characterization of these dAEs have been well described. However, there is evidence that the dAE profile is different with third-generation EGFR-TKIs. Herein, we describe the dAEs associated with third-generation EGFR-TKIs and our clinical experience with osimertinib, a third-generation EGFR-TKI approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of metastatic, EGFR T790M mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer in patients whose disease has progressed on or after EGFR-TKI therapy. Case summaries of patients from two of our institutions who received osimertinib and were referred to a dermatologist for dAEs are also presented. Overall, the evidence suggests that osimertinib is associated with less severe and less frequent dAEs than first- and second-generation EGFR-TKIs and that therefore a different approach is warranted. Finally, we outline dAE management approaches for osimertinib in the context of those typically employed with first- and second-generation EGFR-TKIs. Implications for PracticeAppropriate prevention and management of dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) associated with the use of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) may help patients to continue therapy and lessen any negative impact on their quality of life. EGFR-TKIs are frequently associated with acneiform rash, pruritus, xerosis, and paronychia; however, dAEs associated with third-generation EGFR-TKIs are lower in frequency and severity. Before therapy, health care providers should discuss the potential osimertinib-associated dAEs and encourage patients to report their dAEs. Patients should also be educated on prophylactic measures to minimize the severity of dAEs and the importance of adherence to the treatment regimen. Although seldom severe or life-threatening, dermatologic toxicities can result in physical and emotional discomfort for patients; therefore, appropriate management of such toxicities is important. This review provides oncologists with an understanding of dermatologic adverse events associated with the third-generation EGFR-TKI osimertinib.
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