Will Tabrecta cure lung cancer?

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No, Tabrecta is not a cure for lung cancer, but in studies some people saw their tumors shrink or disappear for more than a year. There is currently no cure for lung cancer, but you may be eligible for treatments that could slow tumor growth and extend your life.

  • Tabrecta (capmatinib) is an oral tablet approved by the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific mutations (MET exon 14 skipping), as detected by an FDA-approved test.
  • Tabrecta can be used as a first time treatment or in previously treated patients. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors.
  • It is not known if Tabrecta is safe and effective in children.

    • This is not all the information you need to know about Tabrecta (capmatinib) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

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