Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines for Week of February 12, 2024

In this edition, blood test for lung cancer patients who may benefit from further immunotherapy, invasive procedures following lung cancer screenings and more. Read the full coverage here:

Blood test identifies those with lung cancer who may benefit from further immunotherapy

Invasive procedures rarely follow false-positive lung cancer screenings

Study: Positive associations found between smoking and risk of ALS

Major cancer surgery associated with ‘elevated’ risk for venous thromboembolism

Quality improvement project bridges ‘significant gap’ in biomarker testing for lung cancer

References:

Anagnostou A, et al. Nat Med. 2023;doi:10.1038/s41591-023-02598-9.

Björklund J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.54352.

Healio Interviews

Kim YH, et al. Tob Induc Dis. 2024;doi:10.18332/tid/17531.

Manyak A, et al. CHEST. 2023;doi:10.1016/j.chest.2023.02.010.