The investigators plan to understand a comprehensive molecular profiling via the plasma, with the primary aim of using this form on analysis to guide subsequent treatment selection. This study will provide a better understanding of ALK resistance in the treatment of Asian lung cancers and allow for improved clinical outcomes by 'matching' the secondary mutations to an ALK inhibitor which would allow for the greatest coverage ultimately leading to lasting duration of response.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGUniversity Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
RECRUITINGNational Cancer Center Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
RECRUITINGAsan Medical Centre
Seoul, South Korea
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMolecular profiling of plasma
Profiling of the collected plasma samples at a molecular level to evaluate the molecular epidemiology of ALK fusion oncogene positive lung cancer
Time frame: 2 to 4 weeks after collection of plasma
Patient survival status
Time frame: After molecular profiling has been completed, every few months up to 2 years
Subsequent patient treatment status
Time frame: After molecular profiling has been completed, every few months up to 2 years
Clinical outcomes of the subsequent treatments the patients receive
Time frame: After molecular profiling has been completed, every few months up to 2 years
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