Gerard Fitzmaurice, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at St James’s Hospital, has been appointed to the Staging and Prognostic Factors Group of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). This marks the first time Ireland will contribute to the international lung cancer staging project, highlighting the country’s growing role in global cancer care. The project aims to update lung cancer staging using real-world patient data to improve treatment strategies. This milestone signifies Ireland’s involvement in refining lung cancer care worldwide. St James’s Hospital, with the largest thoracic surgical oncology program in Ireland, plays a crucial role in advancing lung cancer treatment.
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Patients in Ireland to contribute to global lung cancer staging project
