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Lung Cancer Considered

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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, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., and Takeda
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Episodes

Lung Cancer Trends in Australia with Dr. Ben Solomon at IASLC 2019 WCLC

Dr. Benjamin Solomon, lead investigator and medical oncologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia joined Dr. Jack West at the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona, Spain to discuss his journey to thoracic oncology, why he chose to focus on Alk+ Non- Small Cell Cancer and lung cancer trends Australia.

Sep 30, 2019•17 min

Lung Cancer Trends in Europe with Clinical Chief Dr. Rami Porta

Dr. Ramon Rami Porta, Clinical Chief of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, joins Dr. Jack West for a discussion on the importance of lung cancer tumor staging, the status of CT Screening for lung cancer prevention in Europe and a preview of the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona. Listen to the end to get some tips on Barcelona culture, food and a great tip for waking up in the morning after a late dinner!

Sep 02, 2019•25 min

The Journal Of Thoracic Oncology With Dr. Adjei

Dr. Jack west is joined by Dr. Alex Adjei, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Medical Oncology and Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Dr. West and Dr. Adjei discuss the evolution of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology and the impact it has on lung cancer awareness for professionals.

Aug 05, 2019•21 min

NGS Testing & Participation And Funding In Clinical Trials with Dr. Alexander Drilon

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Alexander Drilon to discuss the challenge of NGS testing and increased participation and funding in lung cancer clinical trials. Dr. Drilon is Associate Attending Physician and Clinical Director of the Early Drug Development Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Drilon has been at the forefront of development of many novel targeted therapies for some of the newest biomarker-driven therapies for advanced non-small cell.

Jul 15, 2019•19 min

State Of Mesothelioma Treatment With Dr. Anne Tsao

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Anne Tsao for a conversation on the state of treatment of mesothelioma in anticipation of the first IASLC 2019 Mesothelioma Meeting July 10-12, 2019 in New York, NY. Dr. Tsao is Professor in the Department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She is also Director of the Mesothelioma Program and Director of the Thoracic Chemo Radiation program.

Jul 06, 2019•11 min

A Conversation With Thoracic Oncologist Dr. Corey Langer

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Corey Langer to discuss lung cancer management, niche patients including PS2 and elderly patients, the evolution of small cell lung cancer treatment and care, and chemo immunotherapy. Dr. Langer is Director of Thoracic Oncology and Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Jul 01, 2019•26 min

Radiation Oncology And Proton Therapy, Dr. Walter J. Curran

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Walter J. Curran for discussions on radiation oncology, immunotherapy and the interaction with radiation, and the evolution of proton therapy including growth of the field and access to treatment. Dr. Curran is Executive director of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and current chair of the NRG Oncology Group.

Jun 19, 2019•18 min

Medication For Lung Cancer Treatment With Dr. David Spigel

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. David Spigel to discuss medication for lung cancer treatment, checkpoint inhibitor therapy and the future of duration of treatment for lung cancer patients. Dr. Spigel is Chief Scientific Officer at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Spigel is a medical oncologist with a particular focus on thoracic oncology.

Jun 03, 2019•20 min

IASLC President-Elect Elections: Introducing Candidate Dr. Heather Wakelee

IASLC CEO Dave Mesko sits down with IASLC President-Elect candidate, Dr. Heather Wakelee, Professor of Medicine, Oncology at Stanford University in Stanford, California. Voting is available to active IASLC members and ends at 11:59 Eastern Time on June 26, 2019. Vote at directvote.net/IASLC.

May 30, 2019•22 min

IASLC President-Elect Elections: Introducing Candidate Dr. William Travis

IASLC CEO Dave Mesko sits down with IASLC President-Elect candidate, Dr. William Travis, Attending Thoracic Pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Voting is available to active IASLC members and ends at 11:59 Eastern Time on June 26, 2019. Vote at directvote.net/IASLC.

May 30, 2019•19 min

IASLC President-Elect Elections: Introducing Candidate Dr. Pasi Janne

IASLC CEO Dave Mesko sits down with IASLC President-Elect candidate, Dr. Pasi Janne, a translational thoracic medical oncologist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and the Director of the Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science. Voting is available to active IASLC members and ends at 11:59 Eastern Time on June 26, 2019. Vote at directvote.net/IASLC.

May 30, 2019•16 min

Blood Based Testing And The Evolution Of Lung Cancer With Dr. David Gandara

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. David Gandara to discuss blood based testing for molecular interrogation, blood based assays for tumor mutational burden, and how the landscape of lung cancer and the IASLC have evolved. Dr. Gandara is Professor of Medicine and Senior Adviser to the Director of Medical Oncology at University of California Davis in Davis, CA and past president of the IASLC.

May 20, 2019•21 min

A Conversation With Medical Oncologist Joan Schiller

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Joan Schiller to discuss new developments in the field of lung cancer, the results of the trial ECOG 1594, mentorship in oncology, and women's support and representation in the practice of lung cancer. Dr. Schiller is a medical oncologist with a focus on thoracic oncology, faculty of the University of Virginia and previous chair of the lung cancer committee for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.

May 06, 2019•14 min

A Conversation With IASLC President, Giorgio Scagliotti

Dr. Jack West is joined by IASLC president Dr. Giorgio Scagliotti for discussions on strategic goals of the IASLC and the evolution of staging efforts, the evolution in treating non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, the status of screening efforts in Europe, and how patients are playing an active role in the study of lung cancer.

Apr 15, 2019•19 min

The Evolution of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Dr. Jack West is joined by Dr. Christine Hann and Dr. Stephen Liu for a discussion on the advancement of therapies in small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer Considered is the podcast of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).

Mar 28, 2019•21 min
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