Delivering Lung Cancer Care Amid War and Displacement: Challenges and Opportunities

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This episode of Lung Cancer Considered, hosted by Dr. Narjust Florez, examines the challenges of delivering lung cancer care in areas affected by war and displacement with guests Dr. Julie Gralow and Dr. Rafal Dziadziuszko. The discussion addresses disrupted diagnosis and treatment, heightened inequities, and unique environmental exposures that may increase lung cancer risk in conflict settings. The episode also highlights emerging opportunities through global collaboration, adaptable care models, and shared responsibility across the oncology community.

Guest
Narjust Florez
Narjust Florez

MD

Associate Director of the Cancer Care Equity Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
Rafal Dziadziuszko
Rafal Dziadziuszko

MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine and Head Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy and Early Phase Clinical Trials Centre
Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
Julie Gralow
Julie Gralow

MD

Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Founder, Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN)