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  • Optimal Pathologic Staging of Lung Cancer Depends on More Than the Pathologist

    Optimal Pathologic Staging of Lung Cancer Depends on More Than the Pathologist

    By

    Mary Beth Beasley, MD
    Diagnostic Oncology

    Pathology—and pathologic staging in particular—can be improved through multidisciplinary efforts.


  • Quality of Life After VATS and SABR for Early-stage Lung Cancer: The Lilac Study

    Quality of Life After VATS and SABR for Early-stage Lung Cancer: The Lilac Study

    By

    Cecilia Pompili, MD PhD, et al.
    Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology

    SABR patients were stable during the 12 months while surgical patients reported clinically significant deterioration at 6 weeks.


  • Early Palliative Care: A European Perspective

    Early Palliative Care: A European Perspective

    By

    Florian Scotté, MD, PhD
    Evolving Standards of Care

    The benefits of early palliative care have been proven. Could negative connotations of palliative care be impeding its adoption?


  • Valuable Intersections: Maximizing Career Opportunities Arising From The Relationship Between Academia and Industry

    Valuable Intersections: Maximizing Career Opportunities Arising From The Relationship Between Academia and Industry

    By

    Jean-Charles Soria, MD, PhD
    Names & News

    For Dr. Jean-Charles Soria, the opportunity to make science actionable and increase its impact drove his decision to work in industry.


  • IASLC Releases Position Statement on Air Pollution on Earth Day

    IASLC Releases Position Statement on Air Pollution on Earth Day

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening, Risk Assessment and Reduction, Society News

    Association aims to bring attention to the often-overlooked links between air pollution and lung cancer.


  • In Brief for April 27, 2022

    In Brief for April 27, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News

    Dr. Jhanelle Gray takes the reins as chair of the SWOG Lung Cancer Committee. Keep reading for more about this and other moves in thoracic oncology.


  • IASLC’s Global Reach a Strength on the Road to a Cure for Lung Cancer

    IASLC’s Global Reach a Strength on the Road to a Cure for Lung Cancer

    By

    Karen Kelly, MD
    Society News

    In her first letter to ICLN readers, new CEO Karen Kelly discusses keys to achieving the association’s mission.


  • Tumor Growth Rate as a Guide for Precision Lung Cancer Therapy

    Tumor Growth Rate as a Guide for Precision Lung Cancer Therapy

    By

    Mizuki Nishino, MD, MPH, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care

    The speed at which a tumor progresses may prove to be a useful tool in therapeutic decision-making.


  • Patient Perspective: The Promise of Personalized Medicine

    Patient Perspective: The Promise of Personalized Medicine

    By

    Angus Pratt, MBA
    Evolving Standards of Care, Patient Advocacy

    Growing treatment options for patients with late-stage lung cancer bring hope—and challenges.


  • Cancer Misinformation: Its Impact on Patients and Mitigation Strategies

    Cancer Misinformation: Its Impact on Patients and Mitigation Strategies

    By

    Skyler B. Johnson, MD
    Evolving Standards of Care, Patient Advocacy

    Inaccurate health information can have grave consequences, but there are techniques providers can use to combat it.