Lung Cancer Considered

This episode of Lung Cancer Considered, part of IASLC’s World Language Series, features host Dr. Narjust Florez leading a Spanish-language discussion with Dr. José Corona-Cruz and Dr. Diego Carrillo on perioperative chemoimmunotherapy in early-stage lung cancer. Using a real-world case, they explore clinical decision-making, biomarker considerations, and surgical challenges, with a focus on implementation barriers in Latin America. The conversation highlights multidisciplinary strategies and practical insights to optimize care in resource-variable settings.

This episode of LCC covers the work of our nursing and allied health professional committee and, most importantly, highlight their role in the care of patients with thoracic malignancies.

Guests:

Professor Nicole Kiss is a Fellow of Dietitians Australia and Clinical Associate Professor in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University. Nicole co-leads the Exercise and Nutrition for Cancer research group, with her research focused on early identification of cancer-related muscle loss and improving access to treatment.

Dr. Morten Quist is a former IASLC Board member and is currently an Associate Professor and Research Physiotherapist at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet. For the past 25 years, he has pioneered clinical exercise-based rehabilitation for people living with cancer, with a primary focus on exercise, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation in lung cancer. His work bridges research, clinical care, patient advocacy, and voluntary engagement – always with patient wellbeing at the center.

This episode of Lung Cancer Considered covers lung cancer in India and brings awareness about its first and largest advocacy group in the nation. To learn more about Lung Connect India, key members of the team will share how the organization began and the work they have done to improve the care of patients with lung cancer in the region.

Guest:
Vandana Mahajan, Lead Counselor for Lung Connect India, brings a unique and inspiring voice shaped by her dedication to supporting patients and families affected by lung cancer, and her commitment to driving conversations that matter from prevention and early detection to treatment advances and survivorship.

Sanjeev Sharma, the Director & CEO of Lung Connect India, an initiative dedicated to improving awareness, access, and advocacy in lung cancer care. With a strong commitment to patient-centered innovation, he works to bridge gaps between patients, caregivers, clinicians, and policymakers, advancing meaningful dialogue and practical solutions to improve lung cancer outcomes

As part of IASLC’s ongoing podcast series in world languages, Dr. Chul Kim moderates a discussion in Korean with Dr. Beung-Chul Ahn and Dr. Hyein Jeon. The session focuses on the clinical management of EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) through a case-based discussion.

Guests:

In this episode, recorded in Mandarin, host Dr. Chunxia Su leads a discussion about early stage and preoperative care for patients with NSCLC with an EGFR mutation.

Guests:

Wenzhao Zhong, Deputy Prensendent of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Director of the Cancer Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

Jie Hu， Deputy director, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center，Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Min Fan M D， Deputy Director , Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center