CHMP recommends RYBREVANT + chemo for the treatment of adult patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC after failure of prior therapy
“EGFR gene mutations are the most common actionable oncogenic mutations in NSCLC, with ex19del or L858R mutations representing up to 90 percent of all EGFR mutations,” said Henar Hevia, Ph.D., Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. “At Johnson & Johnson, our dedication to transforming the treatment of lung cancer with innovative therapies is unwavering, and we are proud to take another step forward for patients in need of new, targeted treatment options.”
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