Onc Now: Episode 26: The Evolving Science of Lung Cancer Care

In this episode of Onc Now, Luis Paz-Ares, Chair of the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, Spain, shares his expert insights on the evolving science of lung cancer. From the critical role of prevention and smoking cessation through to the latest therapeutic breakthroughs, Paz-Ares offers a candid discussion on the progress, challenges, and hopes for the future of lung cancer research and treatment.  Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  01:09 – Key insights on lung cancers  02:26 – Luis's journey into oncology  04:10 – Highlights and lowlights of his role  08:30 – Delivering bad news to patients  10:30 – Current diagnosis process and treatment landscape  13:20 – Trends in lung cancer prevalence  16:00 – IMforte trial  21:15 – Biggest obstacles researchers and clinicians face today  22:50 – Non-smokers  24:40 – European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2025 predictions  26:00 – Luis's three wishes for cancer research    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.