Repotrectinib: a promising new therapy for advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer

Nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, accounting for 84% of lung cancer cases. The newly FDA-approved kinase inhibitor, repotrectinib (AUGTYRO), offers a promising option for treating advanced or metastatic NTRK/ROS1-positive Nonsmall cell lung cancer. Repotrectinib has demonstrated significant efficacy in clinical trials. Notably, the phase 1/2 TRIDENT-1 study showed impressive progression-free survival and intracranial activity in both TKI-naïve and pretreated patients. With its high response rates and manageable side effects, repotrectinib is set to play a significant role in treating ROS1+ and NTRK+advanced solid tumors, highlighting the ongoing need for research and clinical application.