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The OncLive Lung Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on non–small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in lung cancer.

Common Pitfalls With Treating Soft Tissue Sarcoma

November 14th 2017

Collaboration of Experts in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

November 14th 2017

Ongoing Management Decisions in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

November 14th 2017

Multidisciplinary Team in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

November 14th 2017

How Sarcoma Experts Work With Community Oncologists

November 14th 2017

Histopathological Diagnosis in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

November 14th 2017

Heterogeneity of Soft Tissue Sarcomas

November 14th 2017

NKTR-214/Nivolumab Combination Shows Promise in Early Study

November 12th 2017

The combination of the CD122-biased cytokine NKTR-214 and the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab demonstrated target lesion reductions of 72% for patients with advanced cancers.

EGFR-Positive NSCLC Is Emerging as Model for Precision Medicine

November 11th 2017

It has been a “renaissance” in the non–small cell lung cancer landscape with the rapid evolution of targeted treatment for patients with EGFR-mutation–positive disease, says Edward S. Kim, MD.

Dr. Garon on Immunotherapy as Salvage Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer

November 11th 2017

Edward B. Garon, MD, director of Thoracic Oncology at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA, discusses the possibility of administering PD1 or PD-L1 blockades as a third-line or salvage therapy for patients with advanced lung cancer.

Dr. Skoulidis on Combining Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in NSCLC

November 11th 2017

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP, assistant professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses combining chemotherapy and immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Treating Advanced Non-Driver Lung Adenocarcinoma

November 11th 2017

The approach to first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been evolving rapidly, particularly with respect to patients with lung adenocarcinoma.

Dr. Drilon Discusses CNS Penetration in NSCLC

November 10th 2017

Alexander Drilon, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses central nervous system penetration in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Immunotherapy Impact Extends to Mesothelioma

November 9th 2017

Gerard Zalcman, MD, discusses the promise of immunotherapy in patients with mesothelioma.

Expert Discusses Durvalumab and Expanding Role of Immunotherapy in NSCLC

November 9th 2017

Marina C. Garassino, MD, discusses the evolving paradigm of immunotherapy in NSCLC, with a specific focus on durvalumab and the role of combination therapy.

Dr. Simon on Durvalumab for Patients With Lung Cancer

November 7th 2017

George R. Simon, MD, FACP, FCCP, professor of medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses durvalumab (Imfinzi) for patients with lung cancer.

Dr. West on FDA Approval of Frontline Alectinib in ALK+ NSCLC

November 7th 2017

H. Jack West, MD, a thoracic oncologist of Swedish Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center, discusses the FDA approval of alectinib (Alecensa) as a first-line treatment for patients with ALK-positive, metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

FDA Approves Frontline Alectinib for ALK-Positive NSCLC

November 7th 2017

The FDA has approved alectinib (Alecensa) for the frontline treatment of patients with ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Mott Discusses Targeted Therapy for ALK+ NSCLC

November 3rd 2017

Frank E. Mott, MD, FACP, department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses taregeted therapy for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Dr. Blumenschein on Immunotherapy Combinations in NSCLC

November 3rd 2017

George R. Blumenschein, MD, department of Thoracic Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses combinations with immunotherapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).