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Join us on SATURDAY, JULY 15th, 2023, for the 2023 Targeted Therapies Patient Forum
This virtual program is presented Live Online from 10 AM - 4 PM EDT
In this 9th annual live patient forum, leading thoracic oncologists from around the world as well as lung cancer patients who are active within the patient advocacy community discuss subjects relevant to all targets as well as breakout sessions on rare mutations.
This 6-hour live virtual webinar is an opportunity for lung cancer patients and caregivers to hear from experts and participate in live virtual Q&A sessions. The forum offers panel discussions, live Q&A sessions, and breakout sessions focused on rare mutations such as EGFR, ALK, ROS, RET and KRAS. This event is free but registration is required and limited. For more information visit the full AGENDA. Faculty Bio's willl be available soon.
2023 Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer Patient Forum
***Subject to Change***
Event Chairs: Sandip Patel, MD, Jessica Lin, MD
Topics include:
- Biomarker Testing: The Fundamentals and The Challenges
- Non-Metastatic Disease and Targeted Therapies
- After or Adding To Targeted Therapy
- Patient and Research Advocacy Presentation
- Resistance Mechanisms and Re-Biopsies
- Symptom Management and Palliative Care
Breakout Session Rooms will include the following discussions:
- EGFR
- EGFR Ex 20, HER 2
- ALK, ROS 1
- RET, Rare Fusions
- KRAS
- MET, BRAF
Each session includes full Panel Discussions and Q&A Sessions. View the full AGENDA here.
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