+ NSCLC. Compared to conventional chemotherapy drugs, the first generation ALK inhibitor crizotinib is currently approved for first line in ALK+ NSCLC due to its significant activity. However, the emergence of drug resistance restricted its clinical use. The next generation ALK inhibitor ceritinib and alectinib have been approved by FDA successively. More agents with improved safety, selectivity, and activity profiles are in the pipeline. These agents may have the potential to concur the emerging resistance of crizotinib and other approved drugs, which provides more options for ALK+ NSCLC patients."/>