Dr. Ben Solomon, thoracic oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, recounts unique aspects of cancer care in Australia & his circuitous path from Sri Lanka to Zambia and Colorado before settling in Australia. (25:23)
Dr. Tony Mok of the Chinese University of Hong Kong reflects with host Dr. Jack West on his circuitous career path that led him back to Hong Kong after training in Edmonton & Toronto, as well as the exciting career opportunities he has cultivated. (29:09)
Lecia Sequist, MD, MPH of Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School debriefs with host Dr. Jack West about key ASCO 2019 findings in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC & her campaign for the IASLC Board of Directors. (23:57)
Drs. Heather Wakelee and Jack West review how she entered & became a leader in thoracic oncology, her prioritization of mentorship, & her efforts to continue the strong momentum of the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). (30:27)
Drs. Jack West & Giorgio Scagliotti discuss the rapid evolution of lung cancer management as well as the practical bottlenecks & challenges limiting the quality of lung cancer care globally. (17:42)
Drs. Jack West & Joan Schiller discuss explosive changes in treating lung cancer, her role in developing a thriving nonprofit, challenges for women in academic medicine, stigma vs. lung cancer patients, & the growing influence of online patient groups. (19:07)
Dr. Jack West speaks with thoracic oncology global leader, Dr. David Gandara, on his role in mentoring junior colleagues, the evolution of clinical trials under his leadership of the Lung Cancer Committee of SWOG, & the new opportunities presented by blood-based testing for biomarkers. (22:30)
