Onc Now | Episode 26
In this episode of Onc Now, Luis Paz-Ares, Chair of the Medical Oncology Department at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, shares his expert insights into the evolving science of lung cancer. From the critical role of prevention and smoking cessation through to the latest therapeutic breakthroughs, Luis Paz-Ares offers a candid discussion on the progress, challenges, and hopes for the future of lung cancer research and treatment.
Luis Paz-Ares is Chair of the Medical Oncology Department at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre as well as Associate Professor at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and Head of the Lung Cancer Unit at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) in Madrid, Spain.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:09 – Key insights on lung cancers
02:26 – Luis’s journey into oncology
04:10 – Highlights and lowlights of his role
08:30 – Delivering bad news to patients
10:30 – Current diagnosis process and treatment landscape
13:20 – Trends in lung cancer prevalence
16:00 – IMforte trial
21:15 – Biggest obstacles researchers and clinicians face today
22:50 – Non-smokers
24:40 – ESMO 2025 predictions
26:00 – Luis’s three wishes for cancer research
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.
