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Abstract
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Lorlatinib-induced metabolic syndrome, including hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, weight gain, and hyperglycemia, poses a significant challenge during therapy.
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Metabolic disturbances may not warrant lorlatinib dose reduction in mild to moderate cases, as they are often manageable with adjunctive therapies such as lipid-lowering agents.
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Our cases demonstrate the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide) to effectively address metabolic side effects, including weight loss and normalization of lipid and glycemic profiles.
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A phase II clinical trial is warranted to rigorously evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of GLP-1 agonists in combination with lorlatinib, given their potential to enhance patient quality of life and long-term treatment adherence.
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Oncologists should screen patients for metabolic syndrome prior to lorlatinib initiation and throughout treatment to enable early intervention and tailored treatment strategies.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Lung Cancer is a peer-reviewed bimonthly journal that publishes original articles describing various aspects of clinical and translational research of lung cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer is devoted to articles on detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of lung cancer. The main emphasis is on recent scientific developments in all areas related to lung cancer. Specific areas of interest include clinical research and mechanistic approaches; drug sensitivity and resistance; gene and antisense therapy; pathology, markers, and prognostic indicators; chemoprevention strategies; multimodality therapy; and integration of various approaches.