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On April 22, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) promotes a webinar dedicated to the topic of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), presented by Dr. Shahed Badiyan (Washington University School of Medicine) and Dr. David Palma (Ontario…
The guidelines of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) are publications that guide the clinical practice of Oncologists in Europe and worldwide, for their recognized quality. All recommendations are compiled by a multidisciplinary group of experts, based on the…
The “European Lung Cancer Congress” 2021 takes place from 25 to 27 March in virtual format The European Lung Cancer Virtual Congress (ELCC 2021 Virtual) is a collaborative effort by the most important multidisciplinary societies in thoracic oncology, in a…
On February 3, the European Commission launched the results of a survey which monitors Europeans’ attitudes towards tobacco, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco. This survey is the most recent in a series that has been carried out since 2003,…
ESMO Christie Virtual Preceptorship on Lung Cancer takes from 10 to 12 March Once again ESMO organizes a Preceptorship dedicated to Lung Cancer, which will take place between the 10th and 12th of March, with Fiona Blackhall (United Kingdom), Raffaele…
Hereditary predisposition plays a larger role in SCLC development than previously recognized and may inform personalized treatment Dr Nobuyuki Takahashi, from the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland, presented at the “2020…
On World Cancer Day, GECP thanks health professionals in Oncology for their efforts during the pandemic On February 4, World Cancer Day is celebrated internacionally. On this date, the GECP praises the effort of health professionals working in Oncology to…
What is vaccination? Vaccination consists of stimulating the defenses of an individual’s body (immune system) through exposure to microorganisms, parts of microorganisms or their derivatives. This early exposure, before infection, allows the immune system to be stimulated and “taught” to…
The IASLC 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer takes place between 28 and 31 January. This is the largest world conference bringing together clinicians and researchers in the area of Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology. Participants will have access to…
A new confinement begins tomorrow, in response to the worsening of the pandemic by COVID-19. But lung cancer is a serious disease that cannot wait. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can lead to decreased survival, which unfortunately has been seen…
A Laura Esteves conta-nos como os Xutos e pontapés a ajudaram a enfrentar os tratamentos de cancro do pulmão. Conheça esta história inspiradora, e os conselhos que a Laura partilha para quem está a começar uma batalha que ela tão…
“We will seek strength where we barely think, and we succeeded!” Watch the testimony of D. Francelina Carvalho, our second lung cancer patient, who agreed to show her face to show that courage and a positive attitude are fundamental in…
