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Unclear Informed Consent Forms May Be a Barrier to Trial Participation

Cody Holt
on: September 13, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Unclear Informed Consent Forms May Be a Barrier to Trial Participation

Research presented during WCLC 2022 shows patient-centered summaries may help potential participants to better understand the benefits and risks of clinical trials. Read more


Get Up to Date on SCLC Brain Metastases, Neuroendocrine Tumors

Fred Gebhart
on: September 13, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Get Up to Date on SCLC Brain Metastases, Neuroendocrine Tumors

Experts evaluate available evidence comparing various strategies, including prophylactic cranial irradiation vs. surveillance, stereotactic radiosurgery vs. whole-brain radiotherapy, and more. Read more

Data Supports Smoking Cessation as Part Active Lung Cancer Treatment

Leah Lawrence
on: September 13, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Data Supports Smoking Cessation as Part Active Lung Cancer Treatment

Experts reviewed data that show smoking can reduce innate immunity and suppress the efficacy of anti-cancer agents, leading to poorer outcomes for patients who continue to smoke after their cancer diagnosis. Read more

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

Cody Holt
on: August 30, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Survey of Women with Lung Cancer Reveals High Levels of Sexual Dysfunction

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. Read more

Symposium Looks at Lung Cancer Technology Innovations

Fred Gebhart
on: August 30, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Symposium Looks at Lung Cancer Technology Innovations

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

Closing Plenary Addresses Access to Screening, Drugs

Fred Gebhart
on: August 30, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Closing Plenary Addresses Access to Screening, Drugs

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

Panel Summarizes Immunotherapy Decision-Making for NSCLC

Leah Lawrence
on: August 30, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Panel Summarizes Immunotherapy Decision-Making for NSCLC

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

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

Leah Lawrence
on: August 30, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
COVID-19 A Roadblock to Effective Lung Cancer Care in 2022

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

Plenary 4 Panel Examines Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer

John Austin
on: August 09, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
Plenary 4 Panel Examines Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer

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

New Approaches Improve Mesothelioma Outcomes

Fred Gebhart
on: August 09, 2022In: Meeting News, WCLC News
New Approaches Improve Mesothelioma Outcomes

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

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