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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.



  • In Brief for February 11, 2026

    In Brief for February 11, 2026

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Uncategorized

    Nogapendekin alfa combination gains accelerated approval in Saudi Arabia for metastatic NSCLC.


  • National Report Shows Rising Lung Cancer Survival Rates but Gaps in Early Detection

    National Report Shows Rising Lung Cancer Survival Rates but Gaps in Early Detection

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Early Detection & Screening, Evolving Standards of Care, Lung Cancer Risk Reduction & Prevention

    The ALA’s 2025 State of Lung Cancer report highlights survival gains while revealing persistent disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and access to biomarker testing.


  • Lung Cancer is Treatable When Found Early. So Why Don’t We Screen Everyone?

    Lung Cancer is Treatable When Found Early. So Why Don’t We Screen Everyone?

    By

    Jan Pezarro
    Early Detection & Screening, Lung Cancer Screening, Patient Advocacy

    Advocate and survivor Jan Pezarro details how investing in a universal age-based lung cancer screening model can save both lives and health care costs.


  • Targeting NRG1 Fusions: A Potential Role for Zenocutuzumab as a First-Line Therapeutic Option

    Targeting NRG1 Fusions: A Potential Role for Zenocutuzumab as a First-Line Therapeutic Option

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Targeted Therapies

    Dr. Stephen Liu recently highlighted the safety and efficacy of a targeted therapy for patients with NRG1-positive cancers with updated data from the ongoing eNRGy trial.


  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Established Brain Metastases: Prospective Evidence

    Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Established Brain Metastases: Prospective Evidence

    By

    Rafał Dziadziuszko, MD, PhD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Radiation Oncology, SCLC/NET

    In the conclusion of this two-part series, Drs. Tomasik and Dziadziuszko highlight unresolved questions and future directions for integrating HA-PCI and SRS into practice for SCLC.


  • Modern Brain Radiotherapy in SCLC: Integrating Hippocampal Avoidance and Stereotactic Precision

    Modern Brain Radiotherapy in SCLC: Integrating Hippocampal Avoidance and Stereotactic Precision

    By

    Rafał Dziadziuszko, MD, PhD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Radiation Oncology, SCLC/NET

    Drs. Tomasik and Dziadziuszko discuss how the SCLC field is shifting toward brain-sparing techniques to maximize disease control, as well as cognitive preservation.


  • A Comprehensive Framework: Integrating Smoking Cessation into LCS

    A Comprehensive Framework: Integrating Smoking Cessation into LCS

    By

    Jacek Jassem, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Lung Cancer Screening, Tobacco Control & Smoking Cessation

    Experts outline how Poland aims to reduce lung cancer mortality while addressing one of the nation’s most persistent health challenges: tobacco dependence.


  • The Importance of Compassion and Clear Communication: A Patient Advocate Perspective

    The Importance of Compassion and Clear Communication: A Patient Advocate Perspective

    By

    Kate Sinclair
    Patient Advocacy & Survivorship

    Patient advocate Kate Sinclair shares why communication is one of the most important tools for improving the patient experience during their lung cancer journey.


  • In Brief for January 14, 2026

    In Brief for January 14, 2026

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    The US FDA grants special designation to risvutatug rezetecan for SCLC and approves the subcutaneous formulation of amivantamab plus hyaluronidase-lpuj for EGFR+ NSCLC.