Ellen V. Sigal, PhD: Leading the Cancer Research Advocacy Community
By Lori Alexander, MTPW, ELS, MWC® Ellen Sigal’s unsurpassed passion for cancer research advocacy was ignited 30 years ago after the devastating loss of her younger sister Gale to breast […] Read more
• Dabrafenib and trametidnib (Tafinlar and Mekinist) received FDA approval for use in combination for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with BRAFV600E mutation as detected by an […] Read more
NCI Helping to Save Lives and Improve Cancer Survival Rates Scientific data from clinical trials are essential for evaluating new cancer treatments and setting new standards of care for patients. […] Read more
By Kelly Irwin, MD MPH* Assessment of emotional well-being is an essential component of quality cancer care now mandated by the American College of Surgeons; yet oncologists receive limited guidance […] Read more
IASLC Lung Cancer News is pleased to present the following Q&A with the staff of Shanghai Cancer Recovery Club, an organization in Shanghai, China, whose mission is ‘’spreading the idea […] Read more
In Speech to Agency, New FDA Commissioner Highlights Anti-Smoking Efforts
By Erik T. MacLaren, PhD On May 11, 2017, Scott Gottlieb, MD, was sworn in as the 23rd Commissioner of Food and Drugs of the US Food and Drug Administration […] Read more
Mental Health Really Matters: Lung Cancer Diagnosis Has the Greatest Risk of Suicide among Cancer Patients in USA – SEER Database Analysis
By Mohamed Rahouma, MD, Mohamed Kamel, MD, and Jeffrey L. Port, MD A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially if someone has limited social support. Previous international reports have indicated […] Read more
Ravi Salgia, MD, PhD
Ravi Salgia, MD, PhD, was awarded the IACA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Oncology by the Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA). This award is given to medical oncologists and researchers who […] Read more
Solange Peters, MD, PhD
Solange Peters, MD, PhD, was elected President for 2020-2021 of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). Professor Peters is Head of the Medical Oncology Service, Chair of Thoracic Oncology, […] Read more
Naiyer A. Rizvi, MD
Naiyer A. Rizvi, MD, was named to the ARMO BioSciences, Inc., Board of Directors, Redwood City, US. Dr. Rizvi is Director of Thoracic Oncology and Co-Director of Cancer Immunotherapy, Division […] Read more