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What is EGFR mutation test and what is immunoreactive score implies?

sachin270588
sachin270588 CSN Member Posts: 1
in Lung Cancer #1
My father is suffering from lung cancer(stage 4). After biopsy test his slides were gone for EGFR mutation test. And he got immunoreactive score of 4+ after this test.
Doctor told me that after this test they will going to conclude that if he will be treated with gefitnib or chemotherapy. What does this test implies???
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  • Booster24
    Booster24 CSN Member Posts: 13 Member
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    I believe this means if he
    I believe this means if he tested positive for the EGFR mutation he could use a non-chemo treatment. This happens in roughly 50% of patients.
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