Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Precision in Staging and Surgery - European Medical Journal

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Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Precision in Staging and Surgery

Respiratory

The EMJ Podcast | Deep Dive

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.

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Speaker bio: 

Douglas E. Wood is the Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA.  

A global authority in thoracic surgery and lung cancer care, he has played a transformative role in shaping the future of surgical innovation and oncologic standards. 

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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