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British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) - multi-disciplinary group for professionals involved with thoracic malignancies.
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At #BTOG26, consultants will host a Career Development Session for Trainees - An informal session for trainees of any grade interested in a career in thoracic oncology: Ask questions and chat to consultants from different specialties, all experienced in mentoring and career advice.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🔪 Thoracic Surgery Joint Plenary (BTOG / SCTS)
Resectability, future surgical roles and national research priorities discussed at #BTOG26.
🔗 https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#LCSM
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Will PD-1/VEGFR inhibition result in OS as well as PFS benefit in SqCC?
Shobhit Baijal discusses the benefits, and risks, of ivonescimab in the HARMONi-6 trial in the BTOG 'ESMO Top 10' webcast

Download the podcast or login to your BTOG account to watch https://ow.ly/tsGA50XR9GA

#LCSM #lungcancer
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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🔬 Stage III NSCLC Joint Plenary (BTOG / APP)
Pathological response, borderline resectability and patients unsuitable for concurrent CRT — essential updates at #BTOG26.
🔗 https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#LCSM
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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BTOG 2026 Awards - Nominations Close Today!

BTOG 2026 Nurse of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Doctor of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Young Researcher of the Year Award

https://ow.ly/Ouly50XSPbj

Closing date for nominations is Monday 9th February 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Call for Expressions of Interest for Clinical Oncology and Surgery Representation on the BTOG Steering Committee:

Learn more: https://www.btog.org/join-the-btog-steering-committee/

Deadline for submission of expression of interest is Monday 9th March 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Our 2026 Annual Conference keynote topic is "The Perioperative Revolution in NSCLC: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading", given by Heather Wakelee MD, of Stanford University and Stanford Cancer Institute
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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BTOG has approved funding of 113 concessionary rate registrations under the Annual Conference scholarship, which equates to a value of £33,900. All applicants have been notified by email with registration instructions.

https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#BTOG26
February 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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The National Cancer Plan includes proposals on #LungCancer screening, diagnostics, workforce and survivorship - offering real potential if implemented consistently & backed by resources.

More on the plan & what it means for lung cancer ➡️
www.uklcc.org.uk/blog/februar...

#WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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🗞️ Three in four cancer patients to survive long term under new National Cancer Plan published this #WorldCancerDay
www.gov.uk/government/n...

The government has also announced a new AI pilot to help detect hard-to-reach #LungCancers sooner with fewer invasive tests.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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📣 The January NLCA Newsletter is out now!
Kick off 2026 with updates on our QI Intervention, the latest data dashboard, the upcoming State of the Nation report, and more.
👉 Read the newsletter here:
buff.ly/A7LwNBy

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#LungCancer #ClinicalAudit
NLCA Newsletter, January 2026 - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre
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January 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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🌍 From UK research strategy to international perspectives — join the debate shaping the future of thoracic oncology research.
#BTOG26
🔗 https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#LCSM
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Morning Immunotherapy Doubles Lung Cancer Survival in Landmark Trial ... LungTIME-C01 trial prompting debate in the healthcare community.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Time-of-day immunochemotherapy in nonsmall cell lung cancer: a randomized phase 3 trial - Nature Medicine
In this randomized phase 3 trial, patients with treatment-naive stage III–IV nonsmall cell lung cancer who received sintilimab or pembrolizumab in combination with chemotherapy early in the day (befor...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Is sacituzumab-TMT a game-changer in post-TKI EGFR mutated lung cancer?
Sharmistha Ghosh discusses the implications of the Opti-TROP Lung-04 study in the BTOG 'ESMO Top 10' webcast

Download the podcast or login to your BTOG account to watch https://ow.ly/KIvP50XR9Fu

#LCSM #lungcancer
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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BTOG 2026 Awards - Nominations Now Open

BTOG 2026 Nurse of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Doctor of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Young Researcher of the Year Award

https://ow.ly/Ouly50XSPbj

Closing date for nominations is Monday 9th February 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Lung Cancer Research: Make the UK Great Again
A bold session on infrastructure, collaboration and global competitiveness at #BTOG26.
🔗 https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#LCSM
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Last year’s Annual Conference delivered real impact:
✔ Relevant, well-structured education
✔ Clear, effective speakers
✔ Minimal commercial bias
✔ Practice-changing insights
We’re building on that feedback for this year.
Register now and join us: https://ow.ly/chLM50Y3I9m
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🍽️ Book your place for the Conference Dinner – Thursday 5 March, 20:00–01:00.
Always a highlight of #BTOG2026.
Tickets £80.
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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BTOG 2026 Awards - Nominations Now Open

BTOG 2026 Nurse of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Doctor of the Year Award
BTOG 2026 Young Researcher of the Year Award

https://ow.ly/Ouly50XSPbj

Closing date for nominations is Monday 9th February 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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BTOG 2026 has been approved by the The Royal College of Pathologists for 15 CPD credits

BTOG has also applied to (CPD to be confirmed):
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians
Faculty of Radiologists - RCSI
Royal College of Surgeons of England

https://ow.ly/Sezx50Y4oU6
January 29, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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🏃‍♀️ Start Thursday right with the BTOG 5K Fun Run!

Open to all delegates on 5 March 2026, 07:00.

Sign up now open! https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/
#BTOG2026 #LCSM
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Last year’s Annual Conference delivered real impact:
✔ Relevant, well-structured education
✔ Clear, effective speakers
✔ Minimal commercial bias
✔ Practice-changing insights
We’re building on that feedback for this year.
Register now and join us: https://ow.ly/chLM50Y3I9m
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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NORTHSTAR: local consolidative therapy with osimertinib in EGFR+ lung cancer?
Sharmistha Ghosh's thoughts on the implication for real world clinical practice in the BTOG 'ESMO Top 10' webcast

Download the podcast or login to your BTOG account to watch https://ow.ly/qpc250XR9xA

#LCSM #lungcancer
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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📍 Edinburgh | 4–6 March 2026
Three days. Multiple tracks. One community.
Secure your place at the 24th BTOG Annual Conference.
#BTOG26
🔗 https://www.btog.org/24th-btog-annual-conference-2026/

#LCSM
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Call for Expressions of Interest for Clinical Oncology and Surgery Representation on the BTOG Steering Committee:

Learn more: https://www.btog.org/join-the-btog-steering-committee/

Deadline for submission of expression of interest is Monday 9th March 2026.

#LCSM #LungCancer
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM