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  • The New WHO Classification of Lung Tumors

    The New WHO Classification of Lung Tumors

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    Pathology

    Ming S. Tsao, MD, FRCPC, of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, delivered a Plenary Presentation during the 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer outlining key updates found in the 5th edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Book on Classification of Thoracic Tumours. The new book has implemented many new formats and involve new…


  • Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing Patterns Varied Widely in Japan

    Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing Patterns Varied Widely in Japan

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    Pathology, WCLC 2020 Archive

    A significant number of patients with lung cancer did not undergo testing for all relevant biomarkers, according to real-world data from a study in Japan (MA08.08), and use of simultaneous testing compared with sequential testing may affect time to treatment.  Yasushi Yatabe, MD, PhD, of the department of diagnostic pathology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo,…