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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.

Lung Cancer Experts Highlight the Most Anticipated Abstracts at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting

May 15th 2025

Ahead of the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, lung cancer experts highlight the abstracts and related trials they’re looking forward to seeing at the meeting.

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Telisotuzumab Vedotin In Pretreated Advanced NSCLC With c-MET Overexpression

May 14th 2025

The FDA approved telisotuzumab vedotin for pretreated advanced NSCLC harboring high c-MET protein overexpression.

Rhenium (Re186) Obisbemeda Shows Initial Safety, Clinical Benefit in Leptomeningeal Metastases

May 14th 2025

The novel injectable radiotherapy 186RNL showed safety and clinical activity as treatment for patients with leptomeningeal metastases.

Evolving Targeted Therapy Approaches in Resectable Early-Stage NSCLC With Actionable Mutations

May 14th 2025

Panelists discuss how medical professionals are integrating targeted therapies, such as those for EGFR, ALK, and other mutations like RET and ROS1, into the treatment of resectable early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a focus on incorporating the ADAURA and ALINA regimens into clinical practice.

Expert Insights and Clinical Decision-Making: Neoadjuvant and Perioperative Strategies in Early-Stage NSCLC

May 14th 2025

Panelists discuss how medical professionals identify patients who should receive neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) before surgery based on tumor characteristics, patient health, and treatment response, and how factors such as surgical outcomes, recurrence risk, and molecular markers guide decisions on the need for additional adjuvant therapy post surgery.

Dr Chiappori on the Role of Ensartinib for ALK+ NSCLC With CNS Metastases

May 13th 2025

Alberto Chiappori, MD, discusses the inclusion of patients with CNS metastases in the eXALT3 trial of ensartinib in ALK-positive NSCLC.

Frontline Belrestotug Plus Dostarlimab Misses PFS End Point in PD-L1–High NSCLC

May 13th 2025

Belrestotug plus dostarlimab did not improve PFS vs dostarlimab monotherapy in PD-L1–high NSCLC, supporting the termination of belrestotug development.

Dr Murray on the Safety of Encorafenib/Binimetinib and Dabrafenib/Trametinib in BRAF V600E+ NSCLC

May 12th 2025

Joseph C. Murray, MD, PhD, discusses the safety profiles of encorafenib/binimetinib and dabrafenib/trametinib in patients with BRAF V600E–mutant NSCLC.

Five Under 5: Top Oncology Videos for the Week of 5/4

May 11th 2025

The top 5 OncLive videos of the week cover insights in myelodysplastic syndrome, lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and ovarian cancer.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Articles for the Week of 5/4

May 10th 2025

A doublet is approved for KRAS-mutated ovarian cancer, T-DXd followed by THP improves pCR rates in HER2+ breast cancer, and more from OncLive.

Poll Results Punctuate Key Lung Cancer Abstracts Driving Intrigue Ahead of ASCO 2025

May 9th 2025

Poll results highlighted key lung cancer abstracts of interest from the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting on OncLive’s social media.

The Importance of Quality of Life in Treatment Decision-Making for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

May 9th 2025

Panelists discuss how quality of life considerations, including prophylactic medications to prevent dermatologic toxicities and infusion-related reactions, are crucial when implementing EGFR-targeted therapies, especially the MARIPOSA regimen.

SOC Encorafenib/Binimetinib Sets a Precedent for Therapeutic Improvements in BRAF V600E–Mutant NSCLC

May 9th 2025

Joseph C. Murray, MD, highlights positive treatment shifts that have shaped the BRAF V600E–mutant non–small cell lung cancer treatment paradigm.

Analyzing the MARIPOSA Overall Survival Data in the Frontline Treatment of EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

May 9th 2025

Panelists discuss how the overall survival benefit from the MARIPOSA regimen (amivantamab plus lazertinib) with a hazard ratio of 0.75 and projected survival improvement exceeding 1 year represents a significant advancement that must be weighed against toxicity concerns.

Personalizing Lung Cancer Treatment Reduces Toxicity and Improves Cure Rates

May 8th 2025

New lung cancer treatment options have emerged, and several groups are exploring treatment strategies that omit chemotherapy for locally advanced NSCLC.

Redefining Translational Research and China’s Impact on US Drug Development

May 7th 2025

In a 3-part series, Evan S. Wu, MD, PhD, will explore key issues surrounding the translatability of Chinese drug development data to a US population.

Giants of Cancer Care® Announces the 13th Annual Class of Inductees

May 7th 2025

OncLive announces the inductees of the 13th annual Giants of Cancer Care recognition program.

Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape for Early-Stage NSCLC: Personalizing Care Through Biomarker-Guided Strategies and Multidisciplinary Approaches

May 7th 2025

Panelists discuss how the latest efficacy and safety data from AEGEAN, CheckMate 816, CheckMate 77T, and KEYNOTE-671, along with recent approvals in early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment, are shaping optimized treatment approaches and influencing clinical practice.

Enhancing Early-Stage NSCLC Diagnosis: Leveraging Pathology and Imaging for Accurate Staging

May 7th 2025

Panelists discuss how a multidisciplinary team—including oncologists, thoracic surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists—collaborates to streamline the diagnostic process for patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ensuring timely evaluation, accurate staging, and personalized treatment planning.

Dr Shum on the Evolving Treatment Paradigm for EGFR+ NSCLC

May 6th 2025

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