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  • Plenary 2 Explores Definitions, Treatment Modalities for Oligometastatic Disease

    Plenary 2 Explores Definitions, Treatment Modalities for Oligometastatic Disease

    By

    John Austin
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    During the session, experts from multiple disciplines offered a variety of perspectives and insights for determining the best approach to the oligo paradigm.


  • IASLC’s Early Detection and Screening Committee Works to Raise Awareness of Air Pollution Risks

    IASLC’s Early Detection and Screening Committee Works to Raise Awareness of Air Pollution Risks

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Members of the committee’s Environmental Working Group discussed the impetus for taking a position on air pollution and opportunities to learn the latest science on the subject during WCLC 2022.


  • Final Lectureship Award Winners Will Explore Evolutions in Thoracic Oncology

    Final Lectureship Award Winners Will Explore Evolutions in Thoracic Oncology

    By

    John Austin
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Tuesday, August 9, three honorees will present state-of-the-art lectures on pathology, nursing and allied health, and staging.


  • Mini Oral Session Examines Research Surrounding Patient Advocacy Issues

    Mini Oral Session Examines Research Surrounding Patient Advocacy Issues

    By

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Presenters will share data that offers insights into improving informed consent documents, patient communication preferences, testing novel interventions for lung cancer survivorship, and more.


  • To Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Lung Cancer, Consider the Tumor Microenvironment

    To Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Lung Cancer, Consider the Tumor Microenvironment

    By

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    During an oral abstract session on Monday afternoon, four researchers will review data that suggest transforming the tumor microenvironment to an immunomodulatory state may have a major influence on cancer outcomes.


  • Oral Abstract Presentations to Focus on the Application of Multidisciplinary Care

    Oral Abstract Presentations to Focus on the Application of Multidisciplinary Care

    By

    Leah Lawrence
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Monday, August 8, four researchers will share data showing the benefits of multidisciplinary care in lung cancer, including how it can be applied in geriatric oncology to improve care for an increasingly aging population.


  • Vienna’s Museums and Historical Sites Range from Cultural to Quirky

    Vienna’s Museums and Historical Sites Range from Cultural to Quirky

    By

    Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    With famous historical residents from Mozart to Freud, there’s no shortage of museums and historical sites to explore. Keep reading for recommendations from local WCLC attendees to help plan your stay in the City of Music.


  • mRNA Cancer Vaccines Show Early Clinical Promise

    mRNA Cancer Vaccines Show Early Clinical Promise

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    At Sunday’s Opening Plenary, pioneering researcher Christoph Huber shared data that gives clinicians and patients reason to hope.


  • Researchers Present Significant Trial Results During WCLC 2022

    Researchers Present Significant Trial Results During WCLC 2022

    By

    Cody Holt
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    On Sunday, nine abstract presentations offered a look at data from NELSON, CodeBreaK, and more. Keep reading for part 1 of our coverage and stay tuned for part 2 in future editions.


  • As E-Cig Debate Continues, Evidence Shows They May Benefit Some Smokers

    As E-Cig Debate Continues, Evidence Shows They May Benefit Some Smokers

    By

    Carolyn Dresler, MD, MPA
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    For a subset of people who had not planned to quit combustible cigarettes, real-world data show that e-cigarettes helped them to do just that.