Staging Experts Offer Insights on Challenges of Nodal Classification
David Ball, MBBS, MD, FRANZCR, FACR (Hon)+more
Adding to the discussion, Drs. David Ball, Daniel Steinfort, and Susan Harden propose alternative approaches for the complex task of improving nodal staging. Read more
Mesothelioma Pioneer Delivers 2023 Heine H. Hansen Keynote Lecture
Nick IppolitoThe Netherlands Cancer Institute’s Dr. Paul Baas was honored for his significant contributions to lung cancer research during the 2023 European Lung Cancer Congress. Read more
Thoracic Oncologists Divided Regarding Role of Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy
Erin JungmeyerConsensus eluded 2023 European Lung Cancer Congress attendees during a debate on the best approach for NSCLC. Read more
From the Editors April 12, 2023
Suresh Senan, MRCP, FRCR, PhD+more
ILCN Associate Editors Drs. Suresh Senan and Witold Rzyman add clinical perspective to surveillance frequency discussion. Read more
In a recent interview with ILCN, the US FDA’s Dr. Harpreet Singh discusses the confirmatory Pragmatica-Lung trial and how the agency’s new pragmatic approach to trial design can streamline research and ultimately benefit patients. Read more
New Texas Lung Cancer Conference Planned with Busy Clinicians in Mind
Erin JungmeyerStephen Liu, MD, and Tina Cascone, MD, PhD, share what attendees can expect at the first ever Texas Lung Cancer Conference, an upcoming two-day CME meeting endorsed by the IASLC. Read more
ILCN Editor Dr. Corey J. Langer Reflects on the ‘Fantastic Voyage’ From Nihilism to Hope in Thoracic Oncology
Nick IppolitoIn addressing fellow TTLC 23 faculty, Dr. Langer recounted the perils and pitfalls, promises and poetry he has experienced in his 35 years in the field. Read more
Specialists Debate the Merits of Lorlatinib as a Universal First-Line Treatment for ALK+ Patients
Nick IppolitoDr. Lyudmila Bazhenova argues the drug’s superior PFS makes it the best first choice; however Dr. Justin Gainor says toxicity data show it may not be right for all patients. Read more
Study Explores First-Line Osimertinib for NSCLC Patients with Uncommon EGFR Mutations
Erin JungmeyerDuring TTLC 23, Johns Hopkins’ Tia Cheunkarndee presented data that highlight the vast heterogeneity of mutations—and their variable response to treatment. Read more
Narrow Focus Allows Pragmatica-Lung Trial to Minimize Eligibility Criteria, Significantly Reduce Data Collection, Researcher Says
Erin JungmeyerIn a recent interview with ILCN, Dr. Karen Reckamp discussed the overall survival implications from the phase II Lung-MAP study and how the phase III follow-up Pragmatica-Lung trial aims to confirm that specific endpoint. Read more