Lung Cancer Considered
Science & Technology News
Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Narjust Florez host Lung Cancer Considered, the podcast of The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). IASLC is the only global organization dedicated solely to the study of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 6,500 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also publishes the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to the prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of all thoracic malignancies. Visit www.iaslc.org for more information. Lung Cancer considered is funded in part by AstraZeneca, Genentech, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., and Takeda
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United States
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Science & Technology News
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Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Narjust Florez host Lung Cancer Considered, the podcast of The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). IASLC is the only global organization dedicated solely to the study of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 6,500 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also publishes the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to the prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of all thoracic malignancies. Visit www.iaslc.org for more information. Lung Cancer considered is funded in part by AstraZeneca, Genentech, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., and Takeda
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.iaslc.org/
Episodes
KRAS in NSCLC: Beyond G12C
4/30/2024
In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Stephen Liu discusses KRAS mutant non-small cell lung cancer, other than G12C. This form of lung cancer varies by geography and incidence. KRAS mutations were once thought undruggable, but KRAS inhibitors are now available. However, not all forms of KRAS mutant lung cancers are the same and clinicians need to be aware of the difference between KRAS mutations.
Duration:00:46:03
FDA Approval: Adjuvant Alectinib for Resected NSCLC
4/18/2024
In the wake of the FDA's approval of alectinib for resected non-small cell lung cancer, Lung Cancer Considered host Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Benjamen Solomon discuss this development and take a deeper look at the ALINA trial, which played an important role in the drug's approval.
Duration:00:38:13
IASLC DEI Initiative Global Member Survey
4/16/2024
As part of the IASLC’s 2024 DEI Initiative, the association is gathering member insights through an online survey and a series of virtual focus groups designed to help the organization better understand the challenges and areas for opportunity facing the global thoracic oncology profession. To take the survey, visit: https://www.iaslc.org/support-mission/iaslc-dei-initiative-global-member-surve
Duration:00:27:08
FDA Approval: FLAURA2, First Line Osimertinib Plus Chemotherapy for EGFR NSCLC
4/2/2024
In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Narjust Florez leads a discussion on the FLAURA2 study and changes in the first line treatment of EGFR NSCLC with guests Dr. Pasi Jänne and Dr. Marcelo Corassa. FLAURA2 was first presented at the 2023 WCLC in Singapore by Dr. Jänne.
Duration:00:47:19
ELCC 2024 Highlights
3/28/2024
This episode of Lung Cancer Considered covers the recently completed European Lung Cancer Congress held in Prague. Host Dr. Stephen Liu discusses the important research presented at the meeting with Dr. Jeff Bradley, Dr. Hazel O’Sullivan, and Dr. Antonio Calles.
Duration:00:58:55
Emerging Agents In Small Cell Lung Cancer
3/19/2024
Small cell lung cancer is a challenging subtype of lung cancer to treat because most patients present with extensive-stage disease. Unlike non-small cell lung cancer, treatments are more limited. Fortunately, the field continues to advance and there are several novel agents showing promise. In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Stephen Liu discusses some of these promising therapies with Dr. Anne Chiang and Dr. Luis Paz-Ares.
Duration:00:41:23
Radiopharmaceuticals and Lung Cancer
3/5/2024
This episode of Lung Cancer Considered focuses on radiopharmaceuticals-- a unique class of drugs that may have the most immediate impact in neuroendocrine tumors. Host Dr. Stephen Liu leads a discussion with three respected international clinicians about how these therapies play a role in both diagnostics and therapeutics and how they may soon be expanding.
Duration:00:54:35
FDA Approval: 1L Amivantamab plus Chemotherapy for EGFR Exon 20 NSCLC
3/1/2024
Amivantamab Approved by FDA today, March 1! In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Stephen Liu leads a discussion on the FDA approval of first-line amivantamab plus chemotherapy for NSCLC with an EGFR exon 20 insertion, based on the phase III PAPILLON trial. These data were first shared at ESMO 2023 in Madrid with a simultaneous publication in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Duration:00:28:40
Seminal Trials: Nivolumab Phase I Trial & Immunotherapy for NSCLC
2/29/2024
Today’s episode of Lung Cancer Considered is part of our special series on seminal trials in thoracic oncology, focusing on the phase I study of the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab. Hosts Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Stephen Liu discuss that study with guest Dr. Julie Brahmer from Johns Hopkins University. This podcast features surprise guest interviews with several doctors who were mentored by Dr. Brahmer.
Duration:00:32:42
From the Basics to Next Line Therapy: ALK + NSCLC
2/27/2024
ALK fusions represent 3-5% of newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancers but several therapeutic options do exist. Lung Cancer Considered host Dr. Narjust Florez and guests Dr. Christine Lovly from Vanderbilt University and Yvonne Diaz from Oncogene Cancer Research discuss how an ALK positive diagnosis is made and what therapies are currently available to treat it.
Duration:00:46:09
Best Practice for RET NSCLC
2/20/2024
Lung Cancer Considered Host Dr. Stephen Liu moderates a discussion in this podcast on RET as a therapeutic target. RET fusions are a known actionable alteration and this field has blossomed very quickly. He is joined on the podcast by Dr. Oliver Gautschi from the University of Bern and Cancer Center Lucerne in Switzerland and Dr. Mihaela Aldea from Gustave Roussy in France.
Duration:00:34:22
Biomarkers in Lung Cancer: Barriers to Implementation
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 which found that one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To discuss the importance of this survey and its underlying issues, host Dr. Stephen Liu discusses some of the barriers to biomarker testing with Dr. Debora Bruno, Dr. Rami Manochakian, and Dr. Matthew Smeltzer. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:45:27
LCC in Mandarin Chinese: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 which found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Chunxia Su moderates a discussion in Mandarin about biomarker testing with Dr. Bo Zhu and Dr. Yuan Li. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:28:12
LCC in Cantonese Chinese: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Sally Lau leads a discussion in Cantonese about barriers to biomarker testing with Dr. Herbert Loong and Dr. Molly Li. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:39:58
LCC in French: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for biomarker tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Alfredo Addeo discussed barriers to biomarker testing in French with Dr. Solange Peters and Dr. Maurice Perol. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:39:30
LCC in Portuguese: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Clarissa Mathias leads a discussion in Portuguese about biomarker testing with Dr. Vladmir Lima and Dr. Aknar Calabrich. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:36:23
LCC in French Canadian: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/16/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Norman Blais moderates a discussion about biomarker testing in French Canadian with Dr. Arielle Elkrief and Dr. Nicolas Marcoux. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:45:45
LCC in Japanese: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/14/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To promote the survey to a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. In this episode, host Dr. Misako Nagasaka leads a discussion in Japanese about biomarker testing with Dr.Terufumi Kato and Dr. Masahiro Tsuboi. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:33:50
LCC in Spanish: Barriers to Biomarker Testing
2/10/2024
Today, IASLC released its 2024 Biomarker Survey, following up on its survey conducted in 2019 that found one-third of oncologists were unaware of evidence-based guidelines for these tests. To reach a global audience, IASLC has recorded podcast episodes on this topic in different languages. To discuss the importance of this survey and its underlying issues, host Dr. Narjust Florez discusses some of the barriers to biomarker testing in Spanish with Dr. Ivy Riano and Dr. Teresa Gorría. To take the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/BiomarkerS24
Duration:00:38:31
The IASLC’s 50th Anniversary and New Strategic Plan
2/6/2024
2024 is the 50th anniversary of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and as we enter this monumental year for IASLC, we do so under a new strategic plan. To discuss what the future of IASLC looks like, hosts Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Narjust Florez interview four IASLC leaders to provide a glimpse into where the association is headed.
Duration:00:37:07