In this slide show we highlight some of the top news on lung cancer in 2017, including FDA approvals, a new standard of care for ALK-positive lung cancer, increased risk with vitamin B supplements, and more.
Six or More Cycles of Chemo Prolong Survival with Atezolizumab in ES-SCLC
The median OS was 18.5 months in those who received 6 or more cycles of induction chemotherapy vs 13.1 months in those who did not.
Exploring the Value of Preoperative CAPTEM in Atypical Lung NETs
Georgios Evangelou, MD, MSc, speaks to the potential utility of neoadjuvant capecitabine/temozolomide in well-differentiated atypical carcinoids.
Neoadjuvant Alectinib Effective, Tolerable in Late-Stage ALK-Positive NSCLC
Neoadjuvant alectinib met the primary end point with a major pathologic response rate of 42% in patients with potentially resectable stage III NSCLC.
Achieving Health Equity in Lung Cancer Surgery
Rian M. Hasson Charles, MD, MPH, FACS, discusses advances in equitable lung cancer screening and her experiences as a woman in thoracic oncology.
HITOCH After Surgery Appears Safe, May Improve Survival in Mesothelioma
A systematic review shows that patients with mesothelioma who received HITOCH experienced between 13 to 35 months of survival.
Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer Shows Large-Scale Efficacy
Study data show a small number of individuals with a lung cancer diagnosis within 12 months of a negative baseline screening result.