Lung Cancer | Specialty

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.

GPS for the Body: Treating a Moving Target

February 25th 2009

A common treatment option for prostate cancer is radiation therapy, which is as effective in treating the disease as surgical removal of the prostate.

50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology

January 27th 2009

Highlights from the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology.

Anti-Lung Cancer Compound ASA404 Progresses to Phase III

November 17th 2008

A pivotal phase III study is currently underway to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Novartis’ novel anti-cancer compound ASA404 in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Endobronchial Ultrasound: An effective tool in the diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy and lung cancer

June 17th 2008

Lately, ultrasound has been used to increase sampling accuracy. Trans-thoracic ultrasound does not provide adequate guidance because of the difficulty in imaging the mediastinum