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ERS Congress 2025: highlights from the Thoracic Oncology Assembly
Marjolein A Heuvelmans1,2,3, Katerina Bakiri4, Eleni Dionelli5
1University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Epidemiology, Groningen, The Netherlands.
ERJ Open Research
|March 18, 2026
Summary
Highlights from the ERS Congress 2025 Thoracic Oncology Assembly are presented. Key advancements in lung cancer research and treatment were discussed.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Oncology
Background:
- The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress is a premier event for respiratory medicine.
- Thoracic oncology focuses on cancers of the chest, including lung cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key findings and discussions from the Thoracic Oncology Assembly at ERS Congress 2025.
- To provide an overview of recent advancements in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of presented abstracts and sessions.
- Synthesis of information on novel research and clinical practices.
Main Results:
- Emerging trends in early lung cancer detection.
- Updates on targeted therapies and immunotherapies for lung cancer.
- New insights into managing malignant pleural effusion.
Conclusions:
- The ERS Congress 2025 showcased significant progress in thoracic oncology.
- Continued research is vital for improving patient outcomes in lung cancer.
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