Case 3: 70-Year-Old Former Smoker with Stage IIIB NSCLC with PD-L1 10%

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Dr. Gregory Gan introduces Case 2, involving a 70-year-old former smoker with Stage IIIB NSCLC and a PD-L1 level of 10%, prompting discussion with emphasis on the importance of shared decision-making with the patient and their caregivers.

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