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Timely and relevant thoracic oncology news brought to you by the only global association dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of lung cancer.



  • BR.31 Trial Falls Short of DFS Primary Endpoint

    BR.31 Trial Falls Short of DFS Primary Endpoint

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Meeting News, Society News

    Prof. Glenwood Goss said adjuvant durvalumab did not improve disease-free survival outcomes following complete resection and optional chemotherapy.


  • Data Shows Screening Programs Can Shift Stage Distribution at Diagnosis

    Data Shows Screening Programs Can Shift Stage Distribution at Diagnosis

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening, Society News, WCLC News

    Dr. Mike Gieske said since implementing a multidisciplinary screening approach, his healthcare system has seen a 19% decrease in late-stage lung cancers, and they now see more early-stage than late-stage lung cancers.


  • IASLC Lectureships Honor the Work of Thoracic Oncology Trailblazers

    IASLC Lectureships Honor the Work of Thoracic Oncology Trailblazers

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Meeting News, Society News, WCLC News

    Nine difference-makers in the field of lung cancer shared their groundbreaking work during the IASLC Lectureship Awards presentations at WCLC 2024.


  • IASLC, LCRF Announce First Recipients of Joint Team Science Award Aimed at Finding a Cure for Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancers

    IASLC, LCRF Announce First Recipients of Joint Team Science Award Aimed at Finding a Cure for Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancers

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Global Initiatives, Society News

    Dr. David Barbie and his team will receive a 4-year, $2.5 million grant to support their research on immune-based approaches to target drug-resistant cancer cells.


  • In Brief for December 18, 2024

    In Brief for December 18, 2024

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    European Medicines Agency recommends repotrectinib for ROS1-positive NSCLC; FDA approves therapies for NSCLC, LS-SCLC as well as a new diagnostic tool for identifying MET exon 14 skipping alterations.


  • Zidesamtinib Demonstrates Promising Response in ROS1-Positive NSCLC

    Zidesamtinib Demonstrates Promising Response in ROS1-Positive NSCLC

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Society News

    Prof. Benjamin Besse said the TKI showed encouraging clinical activity in patients who were heavily pre-treated.


  • Novel ALK-Selective TKI Looks Promising Based on Findings From ALKOVE-1 Trial

    Novel ALK-Selective TKI Looks Promising Based on Findings From ALKOVE-1 Trial

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Society News

    Dr. Alexander Drilon said most patients with ALK-positive NSCLC treated with NVL-655 showed disease regression and deep responses.


  • Older Age Alone Does Not Preclude Benefit From Early Detection

    Older Age Alone Does Not Preclude Benefit From Early Detection

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Early Detection & Screening, Meeting News, Society News

    Dr. Matt Warkentin says in those without significant comorbidity and who are fit for surgery, screening may provide survival benefits.


  • Burden of Lung Cancer Care and Treatment Takes a Toll Beyond Pocketbooks

    Burden of Lung Cancer Care and Treatment Takes a Toll Beyond Pocketbooks

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, Society News

    Dr. Katie Smith says pragmatic clinical trials reveal the impact of symptom burden in young patients.


  • Positive Impact of Asbestos Bans on Burden of Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer May Take Several Decades

    Positive Impact of Asbestos Bans on Burden of Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer May Take Several Decades

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Global Initiatives, Meeting News, Risk Assessment and Reduction, Society News

    Dr. Li said a considerable global burden of asbestos-related lung cancers and mesothelioma persists, even as beneficial impact of national asbestos bans are awaited.