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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.


Evolving Standards of Care


  • From Sequencing to Treatment: The Role of Comprehensive Genome Profiling, Molecular Tumor Boards in Advanced-Stage NSCLC

    From Sequencing to Treatment: The Role of Comprehensive Genome Profiling, Molecular Tumor Boards in Advanced-Stage NSCLC

    By

    Antonio Vitale, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Tumor Biology

    Citing data from the FPG500 program, Drs. Antonio Vitale and Emilio Bria write that integrating genome profiling and molecular tumor boards into daily practice is feasible and yields measurable survival benefits for patients with actionable molecular alterations.


  • Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Cardiac Toxicity Prevention in Lung Cancer and Management Through Multidisciplinary Care

    Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Cardiac Toxicity Prevention in Lung Cancer and Management Through Multidisciplinary Care

    By

    Arya Amini, MD
    Evolving Standards of Care, Radiation Oncology

    Dr. Arya Amini highlights several guidelines that can inform cardiac surveillance care for patients with lung cancer following completion of radiation treatment.


  • Keynote Address Explores the Future of Biomarkers in the ADC Era

    Keynote Address Explores the Future of Biomarkers in the ADC Era

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Targeted Therapies

    During his lecture at the 2026 European Lung Cancer Congress, Dr. Fred R. Hirsch outlined the current state of knowledge in ADC research, as well as what still needs to be learned.


  • European Framework Aims to Provide Guidance on the Development, Clinical Applicability of AI-Based Biomarkers

    European Framework Aims to Provide Guidance on the Development, Clinical Applicability of AI-Based Biomarkers

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    Taylor Fithian
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News

    During ELCC 2026, Dr. Mihaela Aldea discussed how the ESMO requirements can be used to validate AI-driven biomarkers, while emphasizing the importance of continuous post-validation monitoring for data drift.


  • A Shift in Focus: Real-World Data Reframe the Value of N1 Nodal Assessments in Resection

    A Shift in Focus: Real-World Data Reframe the Value of N1 Nodal Assessments in Resection

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Surgical Oncology

    Dr. Christopher Seder explores how a more extensive N1 station assessment allows thoracic oncologists and pathologists to find more unrecognized cancer and improve staging accuracy.


  • Session to Address New Realities, Unique Patient Needs in Lung Cancer Care

    Session to Address New Realities, Unique Patient Needs in Lung Cancer Care

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    Haleigh Behrman
    Early Detection & Screening, Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News

    On Thursday at ELCC 2026, Dr. Narjust Florez will emphasize the importance of earlier diagnosis and personalized support for younger patients with lung cancer.


  • Personalized Lung Cancer Therapies: One Size Does Not Fit All

    Personalized Lung Cancer Therapies: One Size Does Not Fit All

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Targeted Therapies

    During the TTLC 2026 Opening Keynote, Dr. John V. Heymach said personalizing lung cancer therapies will require disentangling heterogeneity to understand the underlying factors driving the disease in each patient.


  • Advocate Calls for Stronger Patient Partnerships in Clinical Research

    Advocate Calls for Stronger Patient Partnerships in Clinical Research

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Patient Advocacy

    Jane Perlmutter, a survivor of multiple cancers, encouraged investigators to involve patient advocates at every stage of research during the TTLC 2026 Patient Advocate Session.


  • Debate Centers on Whether RAS Inhibitors Will Become First-Line Therapy by 2026

    Debate Centers on Whether RAS Inhibitors Will Become First-Line Therapy by 2026

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

    Drs. Ferdinandos Skoulidis and Marina C. Garassino went head-to-head over whether emerging KRAS combination data support first-line adoption by year’s end.


  • Research to Watch: Aumolertinib Delivers Notable Performance as an EGFR-Targeted Therapy in the Adjuvant Setting

    Research to Watch: Aumolertinib Delivers Notable Performance as an EGFR-Targeted Therapy in the Adjuvant Setting

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Targeted Therapies

    Results from the phase III ARTS trial illustrate the potential of aumolertinib as adjuvant therapy for patients with resected EGFR-mutated NSCLC.