Thoracic surgery is at a turning point in lung cancer care. Multiple advances are converging, reshaping how surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage patients across all stages of disease.
The STS 2025 Best of Lung Cancer Science initiative brings you timely, high-value, and easy-to-consume education on the latest breakthroughs from four of the world’s leading scientific meetings:
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)
- European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Curated and interpreted by thoracic surgeons for thoracic surgeons, this new STS resource delivers direct access to the most practice-changing research in lung cancer, helping you stay at the forefront of patient care and innovation.
Explore The STS Special Edition Podcast Series
Hosted by Dr. Erin Gillaspie, the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast host, each episode, accompanied by an executive summary, offers expert takeaways, analysis, and personal insights on how new science is shaping the field and how to apply it in your practice.
Best of Lung Cancer Science - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, sits down with Brendon Stiles, MD, to discuss insights from ASCO, including perioperative immunotherapy, CheckMate 816, and expanding surgical boundaries.
Best of Lung Cancer Science - World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)
Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, joins Leah Backhus, MD, to explore key takeaways from WSLC, including how precision data, surgical restraint, and breakthrough immunotherapy are transforming care.
Best of Lung Cancer Science - European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC)
Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, speaks with Paula Ugalde, MD, to examine findings from ELCC, including restaging in the neoadjuvant era, redefining resectability, AI in multidisciplinary precision, and the de-escalation debate.
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This educational resource is sponsored by AstraZeneca, whose support helps shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking work of thoracic surgeons and researchers committed to improving patient outcomes.