Small Cell - The Forgotten Lung Cancer: Extensive Stage-Webinar 2: Small Cell - The Forgotten Lung Cancer: Extensive Stage

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The webinar on extensive stage small cell lung cancer, a less commonly discussed form of lung cancer, provided an in-depth examination of its diagnosis, treatment, and the role of multidisciplinary teams. Participants included experts from medical oncology, pulmonology, and radiation oncology. The discussion highlighted the aggressive nature of small cell lung cancer, its strong association with smoking, and the need for urgent treatment upon diagnosis to improve symptoms and potentially extend survival.<br /><br />Recent advancements such as the integration of immunotherapy with traditional chemotherapy have significantly improved outcomes, including potential long-term survival for some patients. The webinar introduced promising new treatments like bispecific T-cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates currently being studied and offered in clinical trials.<br /><br />Radiation therapy remains an important component, particularly for managing brain metastases with approaches like stereotactic radiosurgery, and there is ongoing research into the efficacy of different radiation strategies, including prophylactic cranial irradiation.<br /><br />Participants emphasized the importance of rapid treatment initiation, especially for symptomatic patients, and encouraged enrollment in clinical trials to explore new therapies. The webinar underscored the evolving landscape of small cell lung cancer treatment and the hope for further advancements.

Keywords

small cell lung cancer

diagnosis

treatment

multidisciplinary teams

immunotherapy

clinical trials

radiation therapy

brain metastases

prophylactic cranial irradiation