IASLC’s Early Detection and Screening Committee Works to Raise Awareness of Air Pollution Risks
Erin JungmeyerMembers of the committee’s Environmental Working Group discussed the impetus for taking a position on air pollution and opportunities to learn the latest science on the subject during WCLC 2022. Read more
Final Lectureship Award Winners Will Explore Evolutions in Thoracic Oncology
John AustinOn Tuesday, August 9, three honorees will present state-of-the-art lectures on pathology, nursing and allied health, and staging. Read more
Mini Oral Session Examines Research Surrounding Patient Advocacy Issues
Leah LawrencePresenters will share data that offers insights into improving informed consent documents, patient communication preferences, testing novel interventions for lung cancer survivorship, and more. Read more
To Make Immunotherapy More Effective in Lung Cancer, Consider the Tumor Microenvironment
Beth Fand IncollingoDuring an oral abstract session on Monday afternoon, four researchers will review data that suggest transforming the tumor microenvironment to an immunomodulatory state may have a major influence on cancer outcomes. Read more
Oral Abstract Presentations to Focus on the Application of Multidisciplinary Care
Leah LawrenceOn Monday, August 8, four researchers will share data showing the benefits of multidisciplinary care in lung cancer, including how it can be applied in geriatric oncology to improve care for an increasingly aging population. Read more
Vienna’s Museums and Historical Sites Range from Cultural to Quirky
Cynthia Billhartz GregorianWith famous historical residents from Mozart to Freud, there’s no shortage of museums and historical sites to explore. Keep reading for recommendations from local WCLC attendees to help plan your stay in the City of Music. Read more
At Sunday’s Opening Plenary, pioneering researcher Christoph Huber shared data that gives clinicians and patients reason to hope. Read more
Researchers Present Significant Trial Results During WCLC 2022
Cody HoltOn Sunday, nine abstract presentations offered a look at data from NELSON, CodeBreaK, and more. Keep reading for part 1 of our coverage and stay tuned for part 2 in future editions. Read more
As E-Cig Debate Continues, Evidence Shows They May Benefit Some Smokers
Carolyn Dresler, MD, MPAFor a subset of people who had not planned to quit combustible cigarettes, real-world data show that e-cigarettes helped them to do just that. Read more
Awards Session Highlights Significant Contributions from Researchers in Surgery, Radiation Oncology, and SCLC
John AustinHonorees Drs. Isabelle Opitz, Yuko Nakayama, and Stephen Liu will each give state-of-the-art award lectures tomorrow afternoon, Monday, August 8, during WCLC 2022. Read more