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Co Author Alex Spira, MD - Lung Cancer Study Treatment Option for ALK Positive Lung Cancer Patients

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September 25, 2018
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Co Author Alex Spira, M.D., PhD, F.A.C.P. @AlexSpiraMDPhD – Congratulations tor our Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Team on contributing to the lung cancer literature, and most importantly another treatment option for our patients with ALK positive lung cancer! Reminds us why we work so hard to give our patients access to research. #CancerResearch #CancerTrials

See the Study Here:

Brigatinib versus Crizotinib in ALK-Positive Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer | NEJM

Alexander I Spira MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO Headshot

Alexander I Spira MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO

Medical Oncologist

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