ASCO: Favorable Data For J&J Combo in 1L NSCLC Gain Attention

Positive new and updated data at ASCO for Rybrevant plus lazertinib could position the combo more strongly against Tagrisso in the first-line treatment of high-risk, EGFR-mutated non-small lung cancer. 

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Johnson & Johnson announced significant positive updated and new data for Rybrevant (amivantamab) with lazertinib in first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting.

The bispecific epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)/cMET inhibitor and oral EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor combo demonstrated benefits in the first-line...

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