Presenter Profile: Lilian Faroni, MD, MSc, PhD
Thoracic Radiation Oncologist
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ILCN: What is your presentation about?
Dr. Faroni: My presentation is about the challenges of radiation oncology in Latin America, focusing on economic disparities and difficulties in accessing technology.
ILCN: Why is this topic timely or important in 2024?
Dr. Faroni: This topic is always relevant, particularly in developing countries, because there is a disparity between such countries and their patients with different socioeconomic statuses. Talking about this topic is an opportunity to discuss and perhaps offer some solutions.
15:30-17:00 PDT, Saturday, September 7,
Room 32AB, San Diego Convention Center
LATAM Workshop: Challenges and Future of Lung Cancer in Latin America
Lilian Faroni, MD, MSc, PhD, will be joined by other experts to discuss challenges, solutions, and opportunities in Latin America in areas such as minimally invasive surgery, biomarker texting, radiation oncology, and targeted therapies.
ILCN: How did you become involved with this area of lung cancer research, care, or advocacy?
Dr. Faroni: I have been working with radiation in lung cancer since 2009, and my PhD research was on lung cancer patients’ access to high-tech radiotherapy treatment in Brazil.
ILCN: What are you most looking forward to during the 50th Anniversary World Conference on Lung Cancer?
Dr. Faroni: I’m looking forward to a conference where we can talk about all the current topics and new research in lung cancer, as well as to connect with friends from around the world.
