Emerging Treatment Approaches and Multidisciplinary Management of Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Episode 2

Multidisciplinary Strategies for Optimizing Care in Unresectable Stage III NSCLC

This video segment discusses defining resectability for Stage III lung cancer, the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to decision-making involving surgical, medical, radiation oncology, and diagnostic teams, and the role of patient engagement in tailoring treatment plans to individual priorities, risks, and physiological suitability.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • What multidisciplinary coordination is vital to optimizing care for patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC?
    • Which specialists should be involved and what is their role on the treatment team?
    • How do you ensure the multidisciplinary team is aligned on diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment goals for each patient?
    • What is the importance of including the patient in these treatment goal discussions?