Authors' objectives:

To summarise the current research evidence on Iressa for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Authors' recommendations: - Clinical impact: It is difficult to anticipate the place of Iressa in the management of non-small cell lung cancer given the information that is currently available but any additional short or long-term increase in survival may be significant in this patient group. - Service impact: The introduction of Iressa for non-small cell lung cancer is unlikely to have a significant impact on service provision, but patient selection will be important. - Financial and overall NHS impact: It is difficult to estimate the potential financial impact associated with the introduction of Iressa for non-small cell lung cancer at this time but if used as an add-on therapy will represent an additional drug cost. Iressa may need to be continued for the remaining life of the patient rather than used as a course of treatment.

Authors' methods: Overview

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2002

URL for published report: http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/search

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: England, United Kingdom

Organisation Name: NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre

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