COPD and Lung Diseases

Lung Cancer & Thoracic Oncology

Lung cancer is one of the most common malignancies affecting the respiratory system and remains a major area of focus in thoracic medicine and oncology. It develops due to uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs and can present significant challenges in diagnosis, classification, and clinical management. Research in tumor biology, molecular profiling, and multidisciplinary care has expanded the understanding of lung cancer and created new possibilities for improving patient care. This session will explore important areas in thoracic oncology, including disease characteristics, current research findings, and collaborative approaches involving pulmonologists, oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare specialists.

• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
• Molecular classification and biomarkers in lung cancer
• Immunotherapy and targeted cancer therapies
• Thoracic surgery and multidisciplinary oncology care