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Timely and relevant thoracic oncology news brought to you by the only global association dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of lung cancer.



  • Meet the Expert: Digital Health for Supportive Care Delivery

    Meet the Expert: Digital Health for Supportive Care Delivery

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Patient Advocacy, WCLC News

    Palliative care expert Dr. Jennifer Temel talks about the role of digital health apps in supportive care interventions during an interview with ILCN.


  • 2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Honored During Opening Plenary Session

    2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients Honored During Opening Plenary Session

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Society News, WCLC News

    Drs. Kwun Fong, Claudia Henschke, Erik Thunnissen, and Julie Brahmer were recognized for their pioneering efforts in the field of thoracic oncology.


  • Welcome to San Diego and the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer

    Welcome to San Diego and the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    As WCLC 24 gets under way, IASLC CEO Dr. Karen Kelly discusses the association’s 50th birthday, meeting highlights, and more during an interview with ILCN.


  • Joint IASLC-CSCO-CAALC Session to Explore Global Scope of Lung Cancer Prevention, Evidence-Based Medicine

    Joint IASLC-CSCO-CAALC Session to Explore Global Scope of Lung Cancer Prevention, Evidence-Based Medicine

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Global Initiatives, Meeting News, WCLC News

    IASLC President-elect Caicun Zhou, MD, PhD, and CAALC Chair Chunxue Bai, MD, PhD, say the session provides an opportunity for colleagues from around the world to exchange ideas and learn from regional and cultural differences.


  • Opening Plenary to Shine Spotlight on Solutions to Improve Health Equity

    Opening Plenary to Shine Spotlight on Solutions to Improve Health Equity

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    In addition to talks from influential leaders in thoracic oncology, the session will also include the presentation of the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards.


  • 2024 IASLC CT Screening Symposium

    2024 IASLC CT Screening Symposium

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    Read an interview with Witold Rzyman, MD, PhD, who will speak about the current status of lung cancer screening implementation.


  • LATAM Workshop: Challenges and Future of Lung Cancer in Latin America

    LATAM Workshop: Challenges and Future of Lung Cancer in Latin America

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Global Initiatives, Meeting News, WCLC News

    Read an interview with Lilian Faroni, MD, MSc, PhD, who will discuss challenges of radiation oncology in Latin America.


  • Tonight’s Activities Offer Opportunity to Network, Catch Up with Colleagues

    Tonight’s Activities Offer Opportunity to Network, Catch Up with Colleagues

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    In addition to tonight’s Opening Plenary Session, don’t miss the IASLC Award Ceremony or the Welcome Reception and opening of the Exhibit Hall.


  • Join Us in San Diego for the 50th Annual World Conference on Lung Cancer

    Join Us in San Diego for the 50th Annual World Conference on Lung Cancer

    By

    Fred Gebhart
    Meeting News, WCLC News

    With the meeting now just days away, IASLC President Paul Van Schil has a packed schedule planned to make the most of his time at WCLC 2024.


  • 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.