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Pulmonary Subsolid Nodules: Upfront Surgery or Watchful Waiting?

Patterns and Differences in Lung Cancer Treatment

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Association of Communication With Smoking Attitudes and Behaviors Among Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Racialized Economic Segregation and Disparities in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care and Outcomes

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Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Adherence to Guidelines for the Evaluation of Patients With Incidentally Detected Pulmonary Nodules

Image-Assisted Pleural Needle Biopsy or Medical Thoracoscopy

CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Interventions to Improve Adherence to Clinical Guidelines for the Management and Follow-Up of Pulmonary Nodules: A Systematic Review
Justin Aunger, PhD; Kay Por Yip, MBChB, PhD; and Gretchen Winter, MD (moderator)

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Does the Combination of Needle Aspiration and Forceps Biopsy Improve Diagnostic Yield Compared With Using A Single Device Alone?

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CLINICIAN RESOURCE

Tobacco Dependence Treatment Toolkit

Explore strategies for treating tobacco dependence, tools for assessing tobacco addiction, case studies, and more.

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LUNG CANCER GAME

LungPath: Put Your Knowledge to the Test

Manage complex lung cancer cases using advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge testing. Every decision counts—what path will you take?

GUIDELINE

EBUS Transbronchial Needle Samples

A panel of experts provides recommendations to identify best practices for the collection, processing, and handling of EBUS-TBNA specimens.

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Small Cell: The Forgotten Lung Cancer (Limited and Extensive Stage)

Explore webinars and podcasts on advancements, treatment strategies, and best practices in small cell lung cancer.

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Navigating Lung Cancer Screening: Identifying and Engaging High-Risk Individuals

Despite the clear advantages of screening for early-stage, more treatable lung cancer, a surprisingly low percentage of eligible Americans undergo recommended screening. While current guidelines for lung cancer screening are largely consistent, the nuances in interpreting and applying these criteria to the patient in front of you can be perplexing, leading to lower screening rates. Utilizing clinical cases and related questions, Carla Lamb, MD, FACP, FCCP (Lahey Hospital & Medical Center), addresses these key points, offering guidance on how to identify high-risk patients suitable for screening. Additionally, it will provide strategies to facilitate shared decision-making with patients, focusing on a comprehensive discussion of the benefits and risks associated with screening. CME and ABIM MOC credit available.

This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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CHEST Networks are specialty-focused communities that provide forums for leadership, education, and advocacy. The Thoracic Oncology and Chest Procedures Network advances the concept of multidisciplinary care and clinical practice for the patient and provider in the areas of interventional procedures, lung cancer, pleural disease, and ultrasound/chest imaging.

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Thoracic oncology news and notes

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PLEURAL DISEASE SECTION

Opening the Flood Gates: Pleural Complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Pulmonologists and oncologists must start to consider pleural complications as a potential risk of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

LUNG CANCER SECTION

Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Management
The future of lung cancer management is shifting toward precision-driven, data-informed strategies and risk prediction models.

PULMONARY PERSPECTIVES^®

Changing the Tumor Board Conversation: Immunotherapy in Resectable NSCLC
Get the latest news on immunotherapy treatments and studies that are changing best practices for the management of operable NSCLC.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

Updates in Ninth Edition of TNM Classification Criteria Allow for More Precise Lung Cancer Staging
Hisao Asamura, MD, said the changes are critical to clinical decision-making in the evolving thoracic oncology treatment landscape.

ULTRASOUND AND CHEST IMAGING SECTION

Lung Ultrasound: An Indispensable yet Underutilized Tool
In the last year, LUS has shown utility beyond evaluation for pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, and pleural effusion.

INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES SECTION

In Our Navigational Bronchoscopy ERA
The VERITAS trial is a turning point for interventional pulmonology, ushering in an era of high-quality comparative effectiveness trials poised to transform our approach to technology evaluation, implementation, and, ultimately, patient care.

TOBACCO/VAPING WORK GROUP

Exciting Opportunities for Tobacco Treatment: Unpacking the CMS Changes
Changes from CMS embed the integration of tobacco and nicotine addiction treatment more deeply into our nation’s health care system.

CHEST PHYSICIAN

Exploring the Evolving Landscape in Combination Therapies for EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC
Susan Scott, MD, discussed the findings from the MARIPOSA and FLAURA2 trials and the next steps to identify who may benefit from which regimen.

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