Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Narjust Florez host Lung Cancer Considered, the podcast of The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). IASLC is the only global organization dedicated solely to the study of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 11,000 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide.…
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In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Narjust Florez is joined by Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Michael Maddaus for a candid conversation about physician wellness, burnout, grief, and resilience. Drawing from their personal and professional experiences, they explore the hidden emotional toll of caring for patients with cancer, the limitations of the “just be more resilient” mindset, and the…
As part of IASLC’s ongoing series of Lung Cancer Considered podcasts in world languages, Dr. Molly Li moderates a discussion in Cantonese with Dr. Tony Mok, Dr. Chao Zhang, and Dr. Wen-Zhao Zhong. The discussion reviews advances in ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Thymic epithelial tumors are rare but complex thoracic cancers that require specialized diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, Dr. Stephen Liu is joined by Dr. Nicolas Girard and Dr. Erica Pietroluongo to discuss the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of thymoma and thymic carcinoma, including current standards of care, evolving systemic therapies,…
Patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC have a new treatment option following the FDA approval of zidesamtinib for those previously treated with a ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Liu, Dr. Alexander Drilon, and Dr. Rosario Charo Garcia Campelo discuss the ARROS1 trial results, the drug's efficacy and safety profile, CNS activity, and where zidesamtinib may fit into current…
How could cellular therapies and cancer vaccines transform the future of treatment for ALK-positive lung cancer? Host Dr. Narjust Florez sits down with Dr. Vincent Lam and Dr. Carmen Mecca to explore the latest research, the science driving these innovative approaches, and what these advances could mean for patients and the future of precision oncology. Key Topics Covered: • ALK-positive lung…
Starting your first faculty position can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Narjust Florez is joined by Dr. Arthi Sridhar to discuss the transition from fellowship to independent practice, sharing practical insights on navigating clinical responsibilities, building professional relationships, balancing personal and professional priorities, and…
In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, Dr. Balazs Halmos reflects on a career at the forefront of thoracic oncology, sharing the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and hard truths that have shaped modern lung cancer care. Guest: Balazs Halmos, MD, MS Professor of Medicine Associate Director, Clinical Science Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
This episode of Lung Cancer Considered provide a preview of the upcoming IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Seoul, South Korea this September. Key topics covered include WCLC26 highlights - Multidisciplinary, WCLC26 deadlines and information about Seoul. Guests: Myung-Ju Ahn, MD, PhD Distinguished Professor Section of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine Hanyang University…
In Part 2 of the ASCO 2026 Highlights series, hosts Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Stephen Liu are joined by Dr. Julie Brahmer and Dr. Solange Peters to discuss some of the most notable immunotherapy advances presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The conversation explores emerging data for PD-1/VEGF and PD-L1/VEGF bispecific antibodies, the growing role of antibody-drug conjugates in combination…
In this Part 1 of 2 ASCO 2026 Highlights episodes, hosts Dr. Narjust Florez and Dr. Stephen Liu are joined by Dr. Alice Shaw and Dr. Jonathan Goldman to review some of the most impactful targeted therapy data presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The discussion explores the practice-changing LIBRETTO-432 trial in early-stage RET-positive NSCLC, long-term outcomes with lorlatinib in…
