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WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

… Leigh Countering misconceptions about fundraising for research and addressing resource constraints were some … that Yvonne Diaz, co-founder and chair of Oncogene Cancer Research UK, encountered during the organization’s formation. … establishing a tissue bank in the UK. The bank supports research aimed at developing treatments for resistance to …

Passing of The Baton—On the Death of Patient Research Advocates

… says. … Passing of The Baton—On the Death of Patient Research Advocates … Angus Pratt …

Can Artificial Intelligence Identify Those at High Risk and Shift the Lung Cancer Screening Paradigm?

… MD, MPH Many hope such a future is possible, including researcher Lecia V. Sequist, MD, MPH, who is Program Director … are not missed. The thing I’m excited about, and where my research focuses, is how we can use AI in another way. I’m … of lung cancer? Dr. Sequist:  We are currently doing research to try and understand that, but from the data we have …

IASLC to Celebrate 50 Years of International Collaboration, Education in Thoracic Oncology at WCLC 2024

Modified Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Requirements May Reduce Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening, Treatment

… racial disparities in screening eligibility. The research was presented on December 2 by investigator Alexandra … from racial and ethnic minority groups, according to the research presented by Ms. Potter, who is co-founder and … women qualifying for screening from 42.5% to 63.8%. “Our research challenges current lung cancer screening practices …

Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening: The Latest Randomized Controlled Trial Evidence

… the US Veterans Health Administration (VA). 5 , 7  This research sought to determine the key components … the trials were conducted in 76 clinics with over 5,700 research participants nationwide.   SCALE Collaboration … support was delivered to clinical providers; of note, the research team did not intervene directly with patients. 20 …

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The “Holy Grail” of Lung Cancer Research: Bring the Immune System into Every Tumor

… new therapies available, Prof. Johan Vansteenkiste says the search is on for biomarkers to better match patients to treatments. … The “Holy Grail” of Lung Cancer Research: Bring the Immune System into Every Tumor … Johan …

Pack Your Party Clothes for the IASLC Foundation Benefit Supporting Early Career Researchers

Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture