Month: June 2022
JTO article puts spotlight on lung cancer in Germany
Once again, with the kind permission of IASLC and the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, we highlight an article relating to one of our member nations. From the JTO June 2022, as part of its Lung Cancer Worldwide series: Dr Nikolaj Frost and colleagues discuss Lung Cancer in Germany, in a comprehensive and informative article. […]
Call for European nominations for 2022 IASLC Cancer Care Team Awards
The IASLC Cancer Care Team Award honours multidisciplinary teams, as nominated by the patients they serve. Teams are evaluated based on seamless/informed communication, and individualised treatment plans based on not just the patient’s needs, but the patient’s wishes. This year’s winning teams (one from each of four global regions) will be recognized in IASLC newsletters, […]
Netherlands study highlights ‘toxic’ financial impact of lung cancer
Financial Toxicity of Lung Cancer in the Netherlands NB: This article appears in the ILC News. You can read the full article here. EVEN WHEN TREATMENT COSTS ARE COVERED, THE MAJORITY OF LUNG CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCE INCREASED EXPENSES AND/OR REDUCED INCOME FOLLOWING THEIR DIAGNOSES. By: Anne-Marie C. Dingemans, MD, PhD, Jente Klok, MSc, Lidia Barberio, […]
