Transforming Lung Cancer Care: Advancements in Screening, Treatment, and Survivorship

Abstract

Matthew Triplette, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and University of Washington, Seattle, USA, delivered an insightful talk at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference 2024 on how landmark studies in lung cancer screening can affect recommendations and standards of care for pulmonary medicine specialists. Triplette highlighted that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with 85% of all lung cancer cases related to tobacco smoke worldwide.