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Early Detection & Screening


  • 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.


  • Strength in Numbers: Researchers and Advocacy Groups Unite to Decode the Impact of Genetics on Lung Cancer Risk

    Strength in Numbers: Researchers and Advocacy Groups Unite to Decode the Impact of Genetics on Lung Cancer Risk

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Early Detection & Screening, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    A new genetics study aims to collect data from 10,000 participants diagnosed with lung cancer to improve future outcomes and enhance research.


  • Data Shows Screening Programs Can Shift Stage Distribution at Diagnosis

    Data Shows Screening Programs Can Shift Stage Distribution at Diagnosis

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening, Society News, WCLC News

    Dr. Mike Gieske said since implementing a multidisciplinary screening approach, his healthcare system has seen a 19% decrease in late-stage lung cancers, and they now see more early-stage than late-stage lung cancers.


  • Older Age Alone Does Not Preclude Benefit From Early Detection

    Older Age Alone Does Not Preclude Benefit From Early Detection

    By

    Krithika Subramanian, PhD
    Early Detection & Screening, Meeting News, Society News

    Dr. Matt Warkentin says in those without significant comorbidity and who are fit for surgery, screening may provide survival benefits.


  • Study Shows Patients at Lowest Risk May Benefit from Longer Intervals Between Lung Cancer Screening

    Study Shows Patients at Lowest Risk May Benefit from Longer Intervals Between Lung Cancer Screening

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Early Detection & Screening, Meeting News, WCLC News

    Dr. Annette McWilliams says the PanCan nodule management protocol demonstrates potential to streamline lung cancer screening and management processes.


  • First Presidential Symposium to Explore Practice-Changing Research in Lung Cancer Screening, Immune Oncology

    First Presidential Symposium to Explore Practice-Changing Research in Lung Cancer Screening, Immune Oncology

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Early Detection & Screening, Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, WCLC News

    The session will also include late-breaking data from HARMONi-2, NeoCOAST-2, and TROPION-Lung01 as well as an address from IASLC President Dr. Paul Van Schil.


  • IASLC President-Elect Reflects on Importance of Prevention, Screening, Biomarker Testing and More

    IASLC President-Elect Reflects on Importance of Prevention, Screening, Biomarker Testing and More

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Early Detection & Screening, Meeting News, Society News, WCLC News

    Dr. Caicun Zhou discusses his plans for WCLC 2024 as well as his goals for his time as IASLC President.


  • Screening Experts Outline Considerations for LDCT Screening Programs

    Screening Experts Outline Considerations for LDCT Screening Programs

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening

    Lead author Dr. Claudia Henschke says a recently published perspective from the IASLC Early Detection and Screening Committee explores several components of effective screening efforts, including timing between screenings.


  • Research Supports Use of Lung Nodule Programs to Improve Early Detection Efforts

    Research Supports Use of Lung Nodule Programs to Improve Early Detection Efforts

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening

    A study by Dr. Raymond U. Osarogiagbon and colleagues found that such programs may benefit patients deemed too young or too old for lung cancer screening based on existing guidelines.


  • In Brief for January 10, 2024

    In Brief for January 10, 2024

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Early Detection & Screening, Society News

    As the IASLC celebrates its 50th year, the association’s journal moves to online only and the American Cancer Society recommends expanding screening eligibility.