Onc Now: Episode 30: Where is Lung Cancer Research Heading Next?

In this episode of Onc Now, Catherine Glass speaks with thoracic oncology expert Nicolas Girard about the evolving landscape of lung cancer treatment. They discuss current standards of care, practice-changing research, and the impact of precision medicine and immunotherapy on patient outcomes. Girard also shares insights from ongoing studies at Institut Curie, Paris, France, and offers his vision for the future of thoracic oncology.  Timestamps:      00:00 – Introduction   00:54 – Origin of interest in thoracic oncology  02:30 – Current standard treatments for lung cancer  05:17 – Practice-changing studies in this space  06:28 – Current research initiatives at Institut Curie  08:00 – Genomics and biomarker-driven therapies  09:30 – Optimising immunotherapy for different patient populations  11:10 – Importance of lung cancer screening  13:28 – Three magic wishes for healthcare