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November 19, 2021
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VIDEO: Better understanding of malignant lesion development, ‘promising’ future of CRISPR

VIDEO: Better understanding of malignant lesion development, ‘promising’ future of CRISPR

In this video, Lillian L. Siu, MD, FRCPC, discusses two keynote presentations at AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics.

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November 18, 2021
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VIDEO: CHEST includes 'timely' discussion on disparities in lung cancer

VIDEO: CHEST includes 'timely' discussion on disparities in lung cancer

In this video, Julie A. Barta, MD, pulmonologist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, discusses presentations on lung cancer from CHEST 2021.

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November 18, 2021
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Most therapies tested in phase 3 cancer trials fail to confer meaningful survival benefit

Most therapies tested in phase 3 cancer trials fail to confer meaningful survival benefit

More than 80% of therapies tested in phase 3 oncology trials did not demonstrate clinically meaningful benefit in extending survival, according to results of a study published in JNCCN — Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

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November 16, 2021
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy ‘potentially viable’ option for advanced NSCLC

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy ‘potentially viable’ option for advanced NSCLC

Nearly a quarter of patients with heavily pretreated non-small cell lung cancer achieved an objective response to an infusion of LN-145, according to study results presented at Society for the Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting.

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November 14, 2021
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8 important updates for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

8 important updates for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month, observed every November, is intended to educate the public about the potential causes and risk factors of the disease.

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November 12, 2021
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VIDEO: 'Fascinating' discussion on new lung cancer screening eligibility criteria at CHEST

VIDEO: 'Fascinating' discussion on new lung cancer screening eligibility criteria at CHEST

In this video, Julie A. Barta, MD, pulmonologist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, talks with Healio about a discussion on controversial new lung cancer screening guidance presented at CHEST.

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November 12, 2021
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VIDEO: More research needed on smoking cessation in women

VIDEO: More research needed on smoking cessation in women

Julie A. Barta, MD, pulmonologist and assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, spoke with Healio about a presentation on lung cancer in women from CHEST 2021.

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November 11, 2021
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VIDEO: Lung cancer screening updates 'important' to oncologists, pulmonologists

VIDEO: Lung cancer screening updates 'important' to oncologists, pulmonologists

Peter J. Mazzone, MD, MPH, pulmonologist and director of the lung cancer program for the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic, discussed takeaways for oncologists from the CHEST annual meeting.

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November 10, 2021
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FDA grants fast track designation to bemcentinib for advanced NSCLC

FDA grants fast track designation to bemcentinib for advanced NSCLC

The FDA granted fast track designation to bemcentinib for treatment of certain patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

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November 08, 2021
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Nivolumab-chemotherapy combination extends EFS in resectable NSCLC

Nivolumab-chemotherapy combination extends EFS in resectable NSCLC

The addition of nivolumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy significantly improved EFS among patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer, according to topline data released by the agent’s manufacturer.

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