Great news for 🇦🇺 patients. Can’t wait to start recruiting patients.

TROG Cancer Research@trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Exciting news! The MRFF has granted $2.86m to TROG to launch the Australian arm of the international FAST-Forward Boost breast cancer RT trial - TROG's largest ever single grant for a clinical trial. @nihr.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk Read about the trial: trog.com.au/2-86m-breast...

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Time to reflect on the cancer responsible for the leading global cause of cancer deaths. Promote screening, reduce stigma and provide personalised patient centred care. @iaslc.bsky.social @togaanz.bsky.social @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social

ESTRO clinical practice #guideline on high-dose thoracic #reirradiation for non-small cell #lungcancer: abstract published in the #GreenJournal. 👉 https://bit.ly/4yuCJdR #radonc #radiotherapy #NSCLC

Great talk by Rad Onc Prof Sara Ramella on the need to consider dose to lymphocytes/ immune system during chemo RT for #NSCLC. @togaanz.bsky.social @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social

269 primary lung cancers diagnosed in 1st year of 🇦🇺lung cancer screening program with good screening uptake in rural communities and First Nations population. @togaanz.bsky.social #TOGA2026 @drtomjohn.bsky.social @dkarikios.bsky.social

Happy 1y Birthday to the Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Programme 🎉🥳 102500 people screened, 1400 identified as high risk, >200 cancers diagnosed. Many lives saved. www.health.gov.au/our-work/nlc... @togaanz.bsky.social

Do you know how your patients feel about exposing themselves for #radiotherapy? 👉🏽The Bare Essentials: Exploring Modesty Concerns to Enhance Radiation Therapy Practice and Patient Care - Practical Radiation Oncology www.practicalradonc.org/article/S187...

The Bare Essentials: Exploring Modesty Concerns to Enhance Radiation Therapy Practice and Patient Care

Modesty affects patient experience of health care and health outcomes. Radiation therapy often requires body exposure. Little is known about modesty and patient unease during radiation therapy across ...

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We're thrilled to have run the life-changing TROG 15.03/ANZUP 16001 FASTRACK II trial led by Prof Shankar Siva. Fantastic to see these impactful results.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre@petermaccc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A Peter Mac-led clinical trial has shown a potent and precisely targeted form radiotherapy, known as SABR, can cure many patients with inoperable kidney cancers. Read more: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...

Exciting findings: FASTRACK II trial 5-years outcomes presented at #ESTRO26 & in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social l show SABR achieves 100% effectiveness in treating primary kidney cancers @anzuptrials.bsky.social trog.com.au/fastrack-ii-...

It's been fabulous to see so many TROG trials in the spotlight at the @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social meeting in Sweden this week. Congrats to all the researchers who presented on impactful trial findings & innovative radiation therapy quality assurance initiatives. trog.com.au/trog-trials-...

TROG trials in the spotlight at ESTRO26 international conference - TROG Cancer Research

LATEST NEWS: 20 MAY A number of TROG trials and projects garnered international attention this month, as researchers presented findings at one of the world’s largest radiotherapy and oncology meetings...

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Final days to secure early bird rates for the 2026 TOGA ASM. Be part of an engaging scientific program bringing together experts across research, clinical care, and innovation in thoracic oncology. Early Bird Registrations close 31 May. Clinicians save up to 45%

Excited to share our publication on adaptive CBCT for #lungcancer #radiotherapy. Faster acquisition & reduced radiation dose www.phiro.science/article/S240...

5 patients recruited. Eagerly waiting for other centres to get on board. Not many Rad Onc trials have QOL as primary endpoint. image-x.sydney.edu.au/the-vital-cl...

The VITaL Clinical Trial - Image X Institute

The VITaL Clinical Trial is testing a new method for lung cancer radiotherapy. Learn about the VITaL Clinical Trial, information for people considering taking part in the trial.

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TROG Cancer Research@trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The first Australian participant has been recruited to the innovative VITaL trial into whether novel CT ventilation imaging can reduce radiation therapy side effects & improve quality of life for patients with lung cancer. @imagex.bsky.social @shalinivinod.bsky.social trog.com.au/first-patien...

Median age of patients with lung cancer =70y. What are the unmet needs of older people living with lung cancer? academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

Exploring the unmet needs of older people living with lung cancer: a qualitative study

Abstract Research into unmet needs in older populations with cancer is crucial, as existing studies often overlook these groups and fail to capture their u

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Ever wondered whether more intensive strategies increase uptake of lung cancer screening? Trial protocol here. Results @iaslc.bsky.social WCLC2026 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Ready to screen implementation trial protocol: a cluster randomized implementation trial comparing a bundled implementation strategy versus a simple implementation strategy to improve intention to scr...

Background Uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) in high-risk populations remains suboptimal internationally. Primary care practitioners play a critical role in identifying eligible patients and initi...

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Introducing a new global lung cancer community to provide patients & carers with information & resources about lung cancer know-lungcancer.com

Home | Know Lung Cancer

Know Lung Cancer is a global education and awareness initiative that provides patients and caregivers with the information, resources, and support they need to deal with lung cancer.

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Thrilled at launch of 🇦🇺 optimal care pathways for older people with #cancer #COSAASM2025 www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/o...

Honoured to receive NSW health research award for our nurse-led geriatric oncology model of care for older patients with #lungcancer Innovative sustainable models essential in translating evidence into practice @nsw-health.bsky.social

It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month 💙. Research improves outcomes for the world’s deadliest cancer. The IASLC community works to conquer lung cancer every day. Help fund critical research and make an impact: https://bit.ly/4nBZ6HU

Important to assess quality of decision making at MDMs. Is the patient voice being heard? Do nurses contribute? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Quality of Decision-making at Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: A Structured Observational Study

Multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) are crucial in cancer care, with increasing attention on improving the quality of decision-making. Validated tools h…

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Pleasure to be part of this podcast about treating older people with #lungcancer thoraciconcology.org.au/podcasts/59-... @togaanz.bsky.social @dkarikios.bsky.social @tomjohnston2796.bsky.social

59 - Challenging Ageism: Optimising Lung Cancer Treatment in Older Adults - TOGA - Thoracic Oncology Group Australasia

In this episode of Conversations in Lung Cancer Research, hosted by Dr Michael Krasovitsky, a medical oncologist at St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, the focus is on lung cancer in older adults.

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Super session announcing a new @thelancet.com @iaslc.bsky.social Commission on lung cancer at this year’s WCLC 2025 in Barcelona

Excited to be a commissioner for Lancet Commission on Lung Cancer www.lancetlungcancer.org @iaslc.bsky.social @thelancet.com

The IASLC - Lancet Commission on Lung Cancer

The IASLC - Lancet Commission on Lung Cancer brings together leading clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and patient advocates from across the globe aiming to reframe the global lung cancer agenda.

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Are you thinking of studying the association of the time from cancer diagnosis to treatment and overall survival? Have a look at these consensus recommendations we developed and published in the British Journal of Cancer: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Recommendations for studying the association of the cancer diagnosis to treatment interval with overall survival: a modified Delphi process - British Journal of Cancer

British Journal of Cancer - Recommendations for studying the association of the cancer diagnosis to treatment interval with overall survival: a modified Delphi process

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3694 people enrolled for lung cancer screening in first month of lung cancer screening in 🇦🇺 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @racgp.bsky.social @togaanz.bsky.social

A #nurse led geriatric oncology model of care is a feasible way of ⬆️ geriatric screening & assessment of older adults with #cancer. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Implementation and evaluation of a nurse-led geriatric oncology model of care for older adults with lung cancer

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🙏🏽 @medacape.com for showcasing #lungcancer screening in 🇦🇺 www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Australia Launches Lung Cancer Screening Program for Smokers

Australia has launched its first lung cancer screening program, which targets current and recent smokers with biennial low-dose CT scans.

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Lung cancer screening in 🇦🇺is finally here! Amazing amount of work from multidisciplinary group & consumers. www.health.gov.au/our-work/nlcsp Need @racgp.bsky.social support to assess patients for eligibility. It’s time to ⬆️ survival from lung cancer! @dkarikios.bsky.social @drtomjohn.bsky.social

The Onus of Proof: Evidence-Based Adoption of Advanced Radiation Therapy Technologies. www.redjournal.org/article/S036...

🙏🏽 ABC for shining the light on 🇦🇺 deadliest cancer. Bring on #lungcancer screening www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06... @abcnewsbot.bsky.social @gerryhanna.bsky.social @drtomjohn.bsky.social @dkarikios.bsky.social @bensolomon1.bsky.social

Australia's deadliest cancer to get new screening program

After years of lobbying from patients, the first ever national lung cancer screening program will roll out next month for people who have a significant history of smoking.

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