Dr. Heinzerling presented on the topic of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at the OncLive State of the Science summit on November 15, 2017.
Dr. Heinzerling’s ongoing research focuses on utilizing a combination of immunotherapy and radiation therapy to treat stage 3 lung cancer. Over the last 15 years, improvements in the respective fields of radiation therapy and immunotherapy have led to more precise, targeted treatments that contribute to fewer side effects and better patient outcomes.
While at the summit, OncLive interviewed Dr. Heinzerling about his research, the results of the PACIFIC trial, as well as future challenges and developments in this specific field.