ILCN Lung Cancer News
ILCN Lung Cancer News


  • Survey of Women with Lung Cancer Reveals High Levels of Sexual Dysfunction

    Survey of Women with Lung Cancer Reveals High Levels of Sexual Dysfunction

    Cody Holt
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    The SHAWL study showed most women with lung cancer have little or no interest in sexual activity and experience increased pain and discomfort during sex following their diagnoses.


  • Symposium Looks at Lung Cancer Technology Innovations

    Symposium Looks at Lung Cancer Technology Innovations

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Advances in radiotherapy, robotic surgery, and artificial intelligence promise to change the practice of thoracic oncology.


  • Closing Plenary Addresses Access to Screening, Drugs

    Closing Plenary Addresses Access to Screening, Drugs

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Profession challenged to double survival rates within 5 years. Improving screening, reducing barriers to treatments will be key.


  • Panel Summarizes Immunotherapy Decision-Making for NSCLC

    Panel Summarizes Immunotherapy Decision-Making for NSCLC

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    During a WCLC 2022 education session, experts reviewed the evidence for multiple treatment strategies in various patient populations.


  • COVID-19 A Roadblock to Effective Lung Cancer Care in 2022

    COVID-19 A Roadblock to Effective Lung Cancer Care in 2022

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    A joint session at WCLC explored the impact the pandemic has had on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of thoracic malignancies.


  • Plenary 4 Panel Examines Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer

    Plenary 4 Panel Examines Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer

    John Austin
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    While AI and machine learning are not likely to replace humans, ideally technology will enhance and expedite medical decision making.


  • New Approaches Improve Mesothelioma Outcomes

    New Approaches Improve Mesothelioma Outcomes

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    The term “malignant mesothelioma” is no longer acceptable and should be replaced by “mesothelioma” for all uses, pathology researcher says.


  • Investigators Present Significant Research From Around the Globe During WCLC 2022

    Investigators Present Significant Research From Around the Globe During WCLC 2022

    Cody Holt
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Sunday, August 7, nine highly rated abstract presentations offered a look at new data from GEMSTONE-301, NADIM, NELSON, CODEBREAK, and more.


  • Holistic Approach Important in Providing Patient-Centered Care

    Holistic Approach Important in Providing Patient-Centered Care

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Four researchers share data on the unique needs of caregivers, indigenous populations, children, and patients with dementia.


  • IASLC Names Co-Chairs of the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer

    IASLC Names Co-Chairs of the 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Drs. Pyng Lee, Chee Lee, and Fiona Hegi-Johnson will soon begin the work of planning the 50th WCLC, which will take place in Singapore next year.