Listen "Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Precision in Staging and Surgery"
Episode Synopsis
In the third episode of our lung cancer miniseries, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Douglas E. Wood, Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of Washington. A global leader in thoracic oncology, Wood explores the critical role of lung cancer staging, the evolution of screening guidelines, and how surgical innovation is shaping the future of lung cancer treatment. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:37 – Career beginnings 07:37 – Career highlights 11:38 – Thoracic oncology guidelines 15:26 – AI and big data 17:17 – Expanding lung cancer screening 19:29 – Robotic surgery 23:38 – Targeted therapies 27:23 – Cancer staging 30:44 – Lung volume reduction surgery 35:10 – Current trials 40:50 – Three wishes for healthcare
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