Save the Date: Planning Begins for the 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer
Haleigh BehrmanDrs. Isabelle Opitz, Umberto Malapelle, Noemi Reguart, and Jarushka Naidoo will co-chair the event, which will return to Barcelona next September. Read more
Pembrolizumab, amivantamab-vmjw, osimertinib, and nivolumab join the list of FDA-approved treatments for various lung cancer indications. Read more
Discussion Covered Updates, Strategies, and Controversies in Lung Cancer Staging
Fred GebhartDuring the session, Dr. Hisao Asamura reviewed the criteria changes in the new 9th edition of the TNM classification recommendations. Read more
Novel, Targeted TKI Brings Hope to a Rare, Clinically Challenging Disease
Krithika Subramanian, PhDDr. Gerrina Ruiter says zongertinib shows encouraging preliminary findings in patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC. Read more
Study Results Support Continued Research of HER2-Targeted TKI
Fred GebhartDr. Xiuning Le presented data from a first-in-human trial that show a rapid, durable response in HER2-mutated NSCLC. Read more
Study Shows AI-Based Method Predicts Gene Mutation, Distribution in a More Timely, Accurate, and Economical Way Compared to NGS
Fred GebhartDr. Shan Xiong says the technology achieved robust and superior predictive performance across cancer genes of diverse types and across racial backgrounds. Read more
IASLC Recognizes Champions of Lung Cancer Advocacy and Research with STARS Scholar Program
Haleigh BehrmanThe IASLC’s Supportive Training for Advocates on Research and Science Program Provides Tools, Resources, and Education to Aspiring Patient Research Advocates. Read more
US FDA greenlights subcutaneous atezolizumab, grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for novel antibody drug conjugate to treat SCLC. Read more
IASLC Looks Back at 50 Years of Growth, Collaboration, and Progress in Lung Cancer
Fred GebhartA special plenary at WCLC 2024 recognized a half-century of advances in thoracic oncology while reflecting on how far the IASLC has come since its first meeting. Read more
Study Shows Patients at Lowest Risk May Benefit from Longer Intervals Between Lung Cancer Screening
Fred GebhartDr. Annette McWilliams says the PanCan nodule management protocol demonstrates potential to streamline lung cancer screening and management processes. Read more