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  • With Data on Her Side, Dr. Anne Tsao Dominates Debate on Merits of Chemo-IO for Mesothelioma

    With Data on Her Side, Dr. Anne Tsao Dominates Debate on Merits of Chemo-IO for Mesothelioma

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Names & News

    Lacking evidence to argue against combinations in this patient population, Dr. Penelope Bradbury, turned to humor to make her case.


  • Will Bispecific Antibodies Replace PD-(L)1 Targeted Agents?

    Will Bispecific Antibodies Replace PD-(L)1 Targeted Agents?

    By

    Nathan Pettengill
    Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    Drs. Jonathan W. Riess and Greg Kalemkerian present opposing views regarding the therapeutic potential of novel targeted therapies.


  • Debate Leaves Audience Unconvinced that KRAS Inhibitors Deserve Promotion to First-Line Treatment

    Debate Leaves Audience Unconvinced that KRAS Inhibitors Deserve Promotion to First-Line Treatment

    By

    Nathan Pettengill
    Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    While Dr. Trever Bivona argued that KRAS inhibitors will join other seminal oncogene inhibitors, Dr. Rebecca Heist said the data has yet to demonstrate they outperform the current second-line standard of care.


  • Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer

    Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer

    By

    Lauren Kiel, BS, et al.
    Early Detection & Screening, Names & News, Patient Advocacy

    Narjust Florez, MD, and Angela Morabito, BS, launched the #HearHer campaign to raise awareness about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among women and the frequent delays in diagnosis.


  • Oncology Trialists and Their Minions

    Oncology Trialists and Their Minions

    By

    Corey J. Langer, MD, FACP
    Names & News

    Poet and ILCN Editor-in-Chief Corey Langer, MD, illustrates the build-up and anticipation surrounding the release of research data.


  • No “Known” Risk Factors: The Health Consequences of Radiation Therapy

    No “Known” Risk Factors: The Health Consequences of Radiation Therapy

    By

    Heidi Nafman-Onda
    Names & News, Patient Advocacy, Popular Articles, Radiation Oncology

    Heidi Nafman-Onda, founder of The White Ribbon Project, shares her experience discovering and grappling with the long-term effects of radiation therapy and addresses the need for coordinated survivorship care.


  • Laura Greco of “Die, Cancer, Die!” Fame will be Remembered for her Passionate Patient Advocacy

    Laura Greco of “Die, Cancer, Die!” Fame will be Remembered for her Passionate Patient Advocacy

    By

    Jill Feldman, MA, et al.
    Meeting News, Names & News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    The legacies patients like Ms. Greco leave serve to remind the thoracic oncology community why its work is vital.


  • Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

    Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer, et al.
    Names & News, Patient Advocacy, Society News

    Ms. Elkins, co-founder of the EGFR Resisters advocacy group, will be remembered for her warm and energetic approach to furthering lung cancer research efforts.


  • IASLC Names New Chief Science Officer

    IASLC Names New Chief Science Officer

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News, Society News

    Dr. Jennifer King brings expertise in molecular targets for cancer therapeutics as well as executive-level experience implementing strategic initiatives to the scientific affairs team.


  • In Brief for July 26, 2023

    In Brief for July 26, 2023

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Names & News

    IASLC Hot Topic meeting to feature keynote address on resistance to immunotherapy by Dr. Drew Pardoll. Lung Cancer Research Foundation announces appointment of new executive director Aubrey Rhodes.