August 2022

The SHAWL study showed most women with lung cancer have little or no interest in sexual activity and experience increased pain and discomfort during sex following their diagnoses.

Advances in radiotherapy, robotic surgery, and artificial intelligence promise to change the practice of thoracic oncology.

Profession challenged to double survival rates within 5 years. Improving screening, reducing barriers to treatments will be key.

During a WCLC 2022 education session, experts reviewed the evidence for multiple treatment strategies in various patient populations.

A joint session at WCLC explored the impact the pandemic has had on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of thoracic malignancies.

While AI and machine learning are not likely to replace humans, ideally technology will enhance and expedite medical decision making.

The term “malignant mesothelioma” is no longer acceptable and should be replaced by “mesothelioma” for all uses, pathology researcher says.

On Sunday, August 7, nine highly rated abstract presentations offered a look at new data from GEMSTONE-301, NADIM, NELSON, CODEBREAK, and more.

Four researchers share data on the unique needs of caregivers, indigenous populations, children, and patients with dementia.

Drs. Pyng Lee, Chee Lee, and Fiona Hegi-Johnson will soon begin the work of planning the 50th WCLC, which will take place in Singapore next year.