The goal of this observational study is to investigate the predictive value of exosome characteristics in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE). The main question it aims to answer is: Can the long RNA profile of exosomes derived from plasma and malignant pleural effusion predict treatment response in patients with advanced NSCLC and MPE? Participants who are scheduled to receive standard systemic therapy (including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy) as part of their regular medical care will be enrolled. Researchers will collect paired samples of peripheral blood and malignant pleural effusion at baseline and key time points during treatment to analyze the exosomal long RNA profiles and correlate them with treatment efficacy and survival outcomes.
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objective response rate (ORR)
Timeframe: From date of enrollment until the first documented progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 24 months.