Growing Understanding of Liquid Biopsies, Advanced Tissue Diagnostics Key to Unlocking Potential
Leah LawrenceTransferring these evolving technologies from clinical trials to clinical practice will be the focus of an education session at WCLC 2022. Read more
Vienna’s Many Parks Offer Scenic Views, Fresh Air, and Fun
Cynthia Billhartz GregorianWhether you enjoy long walks in nature, walking barefoot on the beach, or flying high at an amusement park, you’ll find something you enjoy when you get out to explore Vienna. Read more
Abstract Session Highlights Important Supportive, Palliative Care Research
Leah LawrenceAmong the critical data that will be discussed, attendees will hear about the first study to try to take a comprehensive look at how lung cancer impacts a woman’s sexual quality of life. Read more
Top-Rated Abstracts Presented During Presidential Symposium
Cody HoltThe best-of-the-best science included a practice-changing study, updates from key trials, and a look at the efficacy of personalized smoking cessation efforts tied to lung cancer screening programs. Read more
Plenary 2 Explores Definitions, Treatment Modalities for Oligometastatic Disease
John AustinDuring the session, experts from multiple disciplines offered a variety of perspectives and insights for determining the best approach to the oligo paradigm. Read more
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