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Evolving Standards of Care


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • Updated Analysis Confirms Adding Pembrolizumab to Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Mesothelioma

    Updated Analysis Confirms Adding Pembrolizumab to Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Mesothelioma

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Evolving Standards of Care, Mesothelioma, WCLC News

    Dr. Scott Laurie recently presented data from IND227 that showed the combination improved overall survival by 24% compared with chemotherapy alone.


  • IASLC Recommendations Define Core Standards for Molecular Tumor Boards

    IASLC Recommendations Define Core Standards for Molecular Tumor Boards

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Evolving Standards of Care, Names & News

    Lead author, Dr. Mihaela Aldea, discusses how the IASLC’s recently published consensus statement could strengthen new and established molecular tumor boards.


  • In Brief for November 19, 2025

    In Brief for November 19, 2025

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Evolving Standards of Care, Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    The US FDA confirms the use of pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph as an injectable therapy for solid tumor indications.


  • Patient Charts: How to Carefully Manage Patient Access to Health Information

    Patient Charts: How to Carefully Manage Patient Access to Health Information

    By

    Angus Pratt, MBA
    Evolving Standards of Care, Patient Advocacy & Survivorship, Pro/Con Perspective

    Advocate Angus Pratt explores the pros and cons of patient access to electronic health records and discusses how the emergence of AI—with human oversight—could offer a way to navigate this complex issue.


  • Lessons from ECOG-ACRIN E4512: Could Limited Gains Lead to Positive Direction in Refining Adjuvant Therapy?

    Lessons from ECOG-ACRIN E4512: Could Limited Gains Lead to Positive Direction in Refining Adjuvant Therapy?

    By

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

    Discussant Dr. Jessica L. Lin said the results won’t change clinical practice after Dr. David Gerber reported no differences in OS or DFS.


  • Ivonescimab-Chemotherapy Combo Shows Promise as Post-TKI Option in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

    Ivonescimab-Chemotherapy Combo Shows Promise as Post-TKI Option in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, WCLC News

    Dr. Jonathan W. Goldman reported that ivonescimab plus chemotherapy yielded a consistent PFS benefit across subgroups.