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Between the Lines: Diving Deeper Into the EMERALD Trial

Opinion|Videos|March 28, 2025

Optimizing First-Line and Sequential Therapy in Advanced NSCLC

Author(s)Eric K. Singhi, M.D., Ben Creelan, M.D.

Panelists discuss how biomarkers like PD-L1 guide first-line therapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with higher expression favoring PD-1 inhibitors. Other factors like performance status and comorbidities also support their use. Post progression, PD-1 inhibitors are often used alone or in combination for subsequent lines of treatment.

Episodes in this series

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EP. 1 Setting the Stage: Immunotherapy’s Impact and EMPOWER-Lung 1 Study Design

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EP. 2 Optimizing First-Line and Sequential Therapy in Advanced NSCLC

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EP. 3 EMPOWER-Lung 1: Baseline Characteristics and Modern Treatment Considerations in NSCLC

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EP. 4 Evaluating Five-Year Efficacy Outcomes in EMPOWER-LUNG 1

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EP. 5 Subgroup Analyses of EMPOWER-LUNG 1

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EP. 6 Managing Safety and Quality of Life With Cemiplimab in Advanced NSCLC

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EP. 7 The Role of Continuing Cemiplimab in Second-Line Therapy After Progression

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EP. 8 Closing Insights: The Future of Cemiplimab in NSCLC and Beyond

EP. 9 Evaluating Five-year Efficacy Outcomes in the EMPOWER-Lung 1 Study | Written Recap

EP. 9 Evaluating Five-year Efficacy Outcomes in the EMPOWER-Lung 1 Study | Written Recap

Video content above is prompted by the following:

What role do biomarkers like PD-L1 play in determining first-line therapy options for advanced NSCLC, and how does level of expression impact initial drug choice?
What other patient characteristics influence initial treatment choices in advanced NSCLC, and how do they support using PD-1s as first-line options?
Following disease progression on initial therapy, how frequently are PD-1 inhibitors used alone or in combination for subsequent lines of treatment?

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