Lung Cancer Next Generation Sequencing Using the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay

Lung Cancer Next Generation Sequencing Using the Oncomine Comprehensive Cancer Panel

Currently, publicly funded standard of care testing in Ontario for stage IV lung cancer patients uses individual gene tests to look for mutations in the EGFR and ALK genes. This testing broadens treatment options for patients, however there are other gene mutations with corresponding targeted treatments that are not routinely tested for. This study will evaluate the utility and added value of using a next generation sequencing (NGS) panel, the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay v3, to profile stage IV lung cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years of age
• Pathologic or cytologic confirmation of lung adenocarcinoma (mixed adenocarcinoma and sarcomatoid features permitted)
• Stage IV disease
• Sufficient FFPE tumour tissue for OCCP testing
• Performance status 0-2
• Candidates for targeted therapy (TKIs) and/or clinical trials as determined by the patient's medical oncologist
• Prognosis > 6 months
• Known translocations of RET, MET exon14 skipping variants, or MET amplification are allowed

Exclusion Criteria:

● Patients with known EGFR, KRAS, BRAF and ERBB2 mutations or ALK or ROS1 fusions at study entry unless acquired resistance to molecularly targeted therapy