The goal of this study is two-fold: 1) Demonstrate feasibility of detection of EML4-ALK fusion transcripts in the circulation of NSCLC patients positive for ALK on tissue analysis, using an institutionally accepted assay; 2) Demonstrate feasibility of detection of T790M EGFR mutation in the circulation of NSCLC patients positive for T790M on tissue analysis, using an institutionally accepted assay.
Demonstrate feasibility of detection of EML4-ALK fusion transcripts and T790M EGFR mutation from exosomes in the circulation of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLS) patients.