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  • LUNGevity: Lung Cancer’s Warrior in the Fight Against Misinformation

    LUNGevity: Lung Cancer’s Warrior in the Fight Against Misinformation

    By

    Linda Wenger
    Patient Advocacy

    Online health content often contains harmful information. Worse, research shows inaccurate data may attract more attention than evidence-based information.


  • In Brief for February 23, 2022

    In Brief for February 23, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Meeting News

    TTLC 2022 gets under way. WCLC registration now open but abstract submission deadline is coming soon.


  • Regulatory News for February 23, 2022

    Regulatory News for February 23, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Taiwan OKs nivolumab IV infusion in some cases. UK approves atezolizumab for NSCLC. European Commission greenlights lorlatinib for advanced ALK-positive disease.


  • Association of Race with Lung Cancer Risk Among Adults Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening

    Association of Race with Lung Cancer Risk Among Adults Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening

    By

    Christine S. Shusted, MPH, et al.
    Early Detection & Screening

    Data suggest lung cancer risk scores are not aligned with lung cancer diagnoses in Black patients. Take a closer look at how race influences lung cancer screening.


  • The Art and Science of Patient–Doctor Communication: Part 2

    The Art and Science of Patient–Doctor Communication: Part 2

    By

    Jim Incollingo
    Patient Advocacy

    In the second half of our series on patient-doctor communication, see how medical students are learning the skills they need to better communicate with patients.


  • Ongoing Research Looks at Optimizing Lung Cancer Screening Programs

    Ongoing Research Looks at Optimizing Lung Cancer Screening Programs

    By

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Early Detection & Screening

    Studies seek to optimize lung screening by monitoring incidentally detected nodules, delaying some repeat scans, and balancing false positives against delayed diagnosis.


  • GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Aims to Create Resources for Caregivers

    GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Aims to Create Resources for Caregivers

    By

    Joy Curzio
    Patient Advocacy

    A new survey provides a voice for caregivers regarding the challenges they face and rewards they gain from lung cancer co-survivorship.


  • In Brief for February 9, 2022

    In Brief for February 9, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Names & News

    TTLC goes virtual. Positive results reported for pembrolizumab. GO2 Foundation names Chief of Healthcare Delivery.


  • Regulatory News for February 9, 2022

    Regulatory News for February 9, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Sotorasib earns approval in European Union, Japan. Scotland OKs osimertinib.


  • Introducing the New ILCN

    Introducing the New ILCN

    By

    Corey J. Langer, MD, FACP
    Society News

    As we embark on a third year of practice and research during an ever-evolving, seemingly ceaseless pandemic, we know there will be more changes and challenges in store for the field of thoracic oncology. We welcome the rapid deployment of scientific advances and are grateful for how these advances have expanded our treatment options and…