KEYNOTE-604 Follow-Up Results Continue to Show Clinically Meaningful Improvement
Cody HoltLong-term data presented by Dr. Charles Rudin during WCLC 2022 showed significant OS benefit for patients with extensive stage SCLC on pembrolizumab combination versus placebo. Read more
Study Shows Shorter-Term Assessments Underestimate Pollution Exposure
Cody HoltDuring WCLC 22, Dr. Renelle Myers demonstrated the importance of considering long-term cumulative exposure to air pollutants when assessing individual lung cancer risk. Read more
POSEIDON Analysis Shows Sustained Benefit with Triplet Regimen Regardless of Mutational Status
Cody HoltDr. Solange Peters showed 24-month overall survival rates were higher with tremelimumab, durvalumab, and chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone across all subgroups, including those with KRAS, STK11, and KEAP1 mutations. Read more
In a Q&A with ILCN, Dr. Karen Kelly looks back at the moments that made lasting impressions and the presentations with the power to change the practice of thoracic oncology. Read more
Unclear Informed Consent Forms May Be a Barrier to Trial Participation
Cody HoltResearch 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 GebhartExperts 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 LawrenceExperts 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 HoltThe 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
Advances in radiotherapy, robotic surgery, and artificial intelligence promise to change the practice of thoracic oncology. Read more
Profession challenged to double survival rates within 5 years. Improving screening, reducing barriers to treatments will be key. Read more