Member Voices
See how STS member Sean Jordan, MD, is expanding access to lung cancer screening and making a difference for patients and communities.
Research in Focus
Learn about key lung cancer developments presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology and their implications for surgical practice. In this Best of Lung Cancer Science video podcast, host Erin Gillaspie, MD, talks with Jonathan Villena-Vargas.
Need To Know
Discover how thoracic surgeons are driving change beyond the operating room. This Thinking Thoracic episode highlights three landmark studies using the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database that are reshaping how lymph node evaluation is performed in lung cancer surgery.
2026 Best of Lung Cancer Science
The STS 2026 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. Curated and interpreted by thoracic surgeons for thoracic surgeons, this 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
Patient Education Guide: Navigating Lung Cancer
Facing a lung cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and patients rely on their care team to provide information that is accessible and direct. The STS/CHEST Patient Education Guide on Navigating Lung Cancer provides expert information about a patient's treatment journey in a way that can help them feel more comfortable about diagnosis, symptoms, and the advances in diagnostic and treatment options that have come about in recent years. Download the guide for use by your care team, or provide it to your patients as a trusted resource as they navigate lung cancer. Supported by AstraZeneca
Podcasts
The "Thinking Thoracic" podcast series examines the latest advancements and breakthroughs in thoracic surgery.
Each episode is hosted by STS member surgeons and focuses on current news and trending topics within the specialty.
Webinars
STS Webinar Series: Surgical Excellence After Neoadjuvant Therapy
During this webinar, presenters will look at surgeon readiness for operating following neoadjuvant immunotherapy and targeted…
Updates to the Treatment Landscape in NSCLC — Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant
This webinar reviews significant lung infections such as mucormycosis, tuberculosis, and hydatidosis. Our expert panel of speakers from...
Mobile Lung Cancer Screenings
This 30-minute session expands on the STS Roadmap to Mobile Lung Cancer Screenings and examines the intricacies of mobile cancer...
Recent Articles and Research
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus Document (2026) on Addressing Definition and Practices of Sublobar Resection in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This STS expert consensus provides recommendations for the use of sublobar resection in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, reflecting evolving evidence and surgical practice.
Association Between N1 Nodal Assessment, Upstaging, and Survival in Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study found that more extensive N1 lymph node evaluation improved detection of nodal disease in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Missed by a Pack: Underreported Smoking History Leads to Lung Cancer Screening Gap During Mammography
This study examined smoking history among women undergoing mammography, highlighting opportunities to better identify patients who may be eligible for lung cancer screening.
