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Thoracic surgeon Valerie Rusch
Q&A
8 Questions with Valerie Rusch: Lung Cancer Surgeon Reflects on Advances and Providing Excellent Care

Learn about MSK thoracic surgeon Valerie Rusch and her approach to treating people with lung cancer and other tumors of the chest.
Dr. Gaetano Rocco is seen holding a component of the E-nose lung cancer test.
A Potential New Test for Lung Cancer: The Noninvasive E-Nose

Learn about a noninvasive lung cancer test called "E-nose" that is being investigated at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Memorial Sloan Kettering thoracic surgeon Bernard Park looks at CT scans
Q&A
Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer?

Find out how regular screenings with CT scans can help many people who smoke.
A computer screen displays four scans of lungs.
Lung Cancer Treatment Advances from MSK Presented at 2025 ASCO Meeting

New findings on several important lung cancer clinical trials were presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Medical oncologist Alexander Drilon in a mask.
Taking Aim at Lung Cancer

For many people with lung cancer, targeted therapies can provide effective, long-term control of their disease with fewer side effects than chemotherapy.
Woman holding long-haired black cat.
Lung Cancer Caught Early: Marylou’s Story

A lifelong smoker overcomes discomfort over what a lung cancer imaging test might reveal. She hopes her experience helps reduce the stigma for others who smoke.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center patient Sandra Lowe
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer Maximizes Recovery

Meet Sandra Lowe, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2021 and was treated successfully at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
A tube of blood superimposed on a lung and a DNA helix
In the Clinic
Liquid Biopsy Is Effective at Guiding Treatment of Lung Cancer, Study Finds

The initial results of an ongoing study show that a liquid biopsy has advantages over a tissue biopsy for people with lung cancer.
Scientists Learn More about How Lung Cancer Becomes Resistant to Drugs

By switching from one cellular identity to another, lung cancer cells can evade targeted therapies. MSK scientists are trying to stop that from happening.
Medical oncologist Alexander Drilon
In the Clinic
A Perfect Match: Molecular Tests Developed at MSK Guide Personalized Treatment for Lung Cancer

For personalized treatment to work, it’s important to analyze each person’s tumor for genetic mutations and find the best drugs to target those mutations.