Timely and relevant thoracic oncology news brought to you by the only global association dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of lung cancer.

Timely and relevant thoracic oncology news brought to you by the only global association dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of lung cancer.



  • WCLC Chairs Welcome Opportunity to Gather Face-to-Face

    WCLC Chairs Welcome Opportunity to Gather Face-to-Face

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Challenges remain throughout the world, but the 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer chairs say the extra effort required to find solutions is worth it.


  • Journal of Thoracic Oncology Impact Factor Surpasses 20

    Journal of Thoracic Oncology Impact Factor Surpasses 20

    By

    Mary S. Todd
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    A journal’s impact factor reflects the yearly number of citations of its recently published articles. JTO’s impact factor has consistently grown for the past several years.


  • Step It Up For Research!

    Step It Up For Research!

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Join IASLC’s first annual steps challenge and raise money for cancer research while staying active during WCLC 2022.


  • Foundation Announces 2022 Young Investigator Grant Recipients

    Foundation Announces 2022 Young Investigator Grant Recipients

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    The International Lung Cancer Foundation recently awarded $350,000 in grants to support lung cancer research and young investigators.


  • Workshops Offer Opportunities for Education, Networking Based on Shared Interests, Specialties

    Workshops Offer Opportunities for Education, Networking Based on Shared Interests, Specialties

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    WCLC 2022 will kick-off with several sessions designed to give specialty audiences more interaction with experts and thought leaders.


  • In Brief for June 22, 2022

    In Brief for June 22, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    See the latest IASLC meeting news, including an extended deadline for ACLC abstract submissions and COVID-19 guideline updates for those traveling to WCLC.


  • In Brief for June 8, 2022

    In Brief for June 8, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Society News

    Abstract submission deadlines are approaching for the Asia Conference on Lung Cancer and the North America Conference on Lung Cancer.


  • Panel Explores Emerging Treatments and Sequencing Strategies for Patients with Advanced NSCLCs Driven by Rare Oncogenes

    Panel Explores Emerging Treatments and Sequencing Strategies for Patients with Advanced NSCLCs Driven by Rare Oncogenes

    By

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News

    During the 2022 European Lung Cancer Congress, experts reviewed evidence on drugs targeting MET exon 14 skipping mutations and RET, HER2, and BRAF alterations.


  • Evidence Supports Adding Biological, Pathological, and Molecular Assessments to the TNM Lung Cancer Staging System

    Evidence Supports Adding Biological, Pathological, and Molecular Assessments to the TNM Lung Cancer Staging System

    By

    Beth Fand Incollingo
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News

    A presentation at the 2022 European Lung Cancer Congress convinced attendees that the current system for staging lung cancer needs refinement.


  • Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture

    Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    The honor of giving the opening keynote address during ELCC recognizes Dr. Hirsch’s significant contributions to international research and education.