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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 1d

Screening Event
🎉 Today’s the day!
The #BTOGScreeningEvent kicks off in London with vital updates on #LungCancer screening across the UK.
We’ll be talking strategy, challenges, and the future of screening.
Follow along and join the conversation ⬇️ #BTOGScreeningEvent
#LCSM

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National Lung Cancer Audit @nlca-natcan.bsky.social · 9d

The October NLCA newsletter is out now! Read about our QI intervention, upcoming State of the Nation report and more…!
www.natcan.org.uk/news/nlca-ne...

@hqip.bsky.social @btog.bsky.social
#LungCancer

NLCA Newsletter, October 2025 - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

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www.natcan.org.uk

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National Lung Cancer Audit @nlca-natcan.bsky.social · 6d

The NLCA October quarterly data dashboard is now live! This includes the latest English data up to 31 Dec 2024:
rcs-ceu.shinyapps.io/NLCA/

@hqip.bsky.social @btog.bsky.social #LungCancer

rcs-ceu.shinyapps.io

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 2d

We’re ready. Are you?
👥 Meet national experts
🧠 Debate real-world screening issues
🗣️ Submit your questions live
📍London | ⏰ Doors open 08:30
See you tomorrow at the #BTOGScreeningEvent
#LungCancer #LCSM

BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 6d

💡 Discover the latest in mutation-driven lung cancer research.
Session 4 with @ruthstraussfdn.bsky.social rings science, debate, and progress together.
📅 13 Nov | 📍 The View, London
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 8d

1 week to go!
⏳ The #BTOGScreeningEvent is almost here. Join the lung cancer screening community in London for vital updates, peer discussions, and practical challenges.
Don’t miss it — register today: www.btog.org/btog-sc...
#LungCancer #LCSM

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 13d

"🧩 Local Consolidative Therapy – survival benefits or overtreatment?
Hear from experts tackling difficult questions in non-smoking lung cancer.
🎫 Register today
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer
With @RuthStraussFdn"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 14d

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for #BTOG26 our 24th Annual Conference, which will be held at the EICC in Edinburgh.

Full details are on the website www.btog.org/24th-btog-an...

#LCSM #lungcancer

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All You Need is Lungs @allyouneedislungs.bsky.social · 16d

Ruth Strauss Foundation have grants up to £50,000 available for research into Non-Smoking #LungCancer; to improve understanding, diagnosis & quality of life 🫁

🗓️ Apply by 10 Jan 2026 #LCSM

ruthstraussfoundation.com/grants-progr...

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IASLC @iaslc.bsky.social · 16d

♟️ CheckMate for perioperative nivolumab? Dr. Jonathan Spicer presented the latest data from the CheckMate 77T trial at #WCLC25.

🔗 Read more in ILCN: bit.ly/46m612v

Perioperative Nivolumab Proves Safe, Effective for Patients with Resectable Early-Stage NSCLC - ILCN.org (ILCN/WCLC)

Dr. Jonathan Spicer shared patient-reported outcomes data from CheckMate 77T showing the regimen is both safe and tolerable for patients.

bit.ly

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 15d

"Psychological distress in screening is real.
How can we recognise & manage it effectively?
Join the discussion at #BTOGScreeningEvent
✅ Full programme: www.btog.org/btog-sc...
#LungCancer #LCSM
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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 20d

"🔍 Brain metastases + the DVLA – treatment implications for your practice.
Don’t miss this timely session in our Advanced Disease module.
📍 London | 📅 13 Nov
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
with @RuthStraussFdn"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 22d

"Peer support is vital in lung cancer screening delivery.
Our fireside chat will feature first-hand insights from teams on the ground — with real-world Q&A from attendees.
🗓️ 14 Oct 2025 | 💬 Bring your questions!
#LungCancer #LCSM #BTOGScreeningEvent
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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 27d

"🧠 MRD: Molecular Residual Disease – is it ready for clinical use in early NSCLC?
Get the latest on 13 Nov with @RuthStraussFdn.
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 28d

New Podcast Alert!

BTOG does … Neo-adjuvant / peri-operative chemoimmunotherapy

@tnewsomdavis.bsky.social & Emma O'Dowd talk to Jason Adhikaree.

Subscribe via Apple App Store, Spotify or Amazon Music – just search BTOG or listen via the BTOG website.
www.btog.org/btog-podcasts/
#LCSM #lungcancer

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 29d

"Just 4 weeks to go!
Ready to debate hot topics in #LungCancer screening?
Our quick-fire debate session features rapid PRO/CON talks on controversial issues — don’t miss it.
Register now 👉 www.btog.org/btog-sc...
#LCSM #BTOGScreeningEvent
"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 29d

Durvalumab can only be used if the company provides it according to the commercial arrangement.

For full details and the documents, please see the NICE website www.nice.org.uk/guidance/gid...

Final draft guidance | Project documents | Durvalumab for treating limited-stage small-cell lung cancer after platinum-based chemoradiotherapy [ID5073] | Guidance | NICE

www.nice.org.uk

BTOG @btog.bsky.social · 29d

BTOG wishes to inform members of a new NICE release that has been published today.

NICE has recommended Durvalumab, within its marketing authorisation, as an option to treat limited-stage small-cell lung cancer that has not progressed after platinum-based chemoradiotherapy in adults.
#LCSM

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National Lung Cancer Audit @nlca-natcan.bsky.social · Sep 12

📢NLCA has launched a brand new Patient Guide to Statistics📊
This guide is designed to help patients, carers, and the public better understand the numbers and data used by the Audit.
🔗Check it out here: www.natcan.org.uk/library/nlca...

@hqip.bsky.social @btog.bsky.social
#LungCancer #ClinicalAudit

NLCA Patient Guide to Statistics - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

This guide is intended to help patients and the public better understand the numbers and statistics used by the National Lung Cancer Audit to report lung cancer care.

www.natcan.org.uk

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 11

"🎯 Targeted therapies in chemoradiotherapy paradigms – how far have we come in managing non-resectable disease?
📅 BTOG Non-Smoking LC Update with @RuthStraussFdn
🗓️ 13 Nov | 📍 London
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 9

"🔍 Tobacco dependency support in screening: What does optimal delivery look like?
Join us at #BTOGScreeningEvent to hear expert views & engage in live panel Q&A.
Details & booking 👉 www.btog.org/btog-sc...
#LungCancer #LCSM
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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 6

The global thoracic oncology community is at #WCLC25 and BTOG is no exception! #LCSM

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 4

"🔬 Session 3: Focus on early and locally advanced disease.
We cover everything from peri-operative strategies to MRD readiness. With @RuthStraussFdn
📆 Register now: 13 Nov
🔗 www.btog.org/non-smo...
#LungCancer #LCSM #NonSmokingLungCancer"

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BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 4

Remember that BTOG members now receive 30% off IASLC membership as part of our new partnership with IASLC. You also receive a number of other benefits, including discounted admission to WCLC.

BTOG @btog.bsky.social · Sep 4

For the first time BTOG executives, Dawn and Gina, are thrilled to be attending #WCLC25. If you are attending, please visit them at Table Top 6.

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