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Younger adults with lung cancer more likely to have targetable genetic changes, study finds

Younger adults with non-small cell lung cancer are significantly more likely than older patients to have genetic alterations that can be matched with targeted therapies, according to a large international study led in part by researchers…

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A large international study led in part by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, found that younger adults with non‑small cell lung cancer are significantly more likely than older patients to have genetic alterations that can be matched with targeted therapies. The research highlights a higher prevalence of targetable mutations in the younger cohort, suggesting that age may influence the genetic profile of lung cancer and the potential for personalized treatment.

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