Clinicians need to be aware of the most recent recommendations about biomarker testing and the appropriate use of new targeted therapies (including sequencing these therapies, assessing and managing side effects from these therapies), so they can select the most appropriate therapy for their patients with metastatic NSCLC.

For many years, platinum plus etoposide regimens had been recommended for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC); however, the preferred regimens for extensive stage SCLC now include immune checkpoint inhibitors, either atezolizumab or durvalumab, plus platinum plus etoposide.

Health care providers need to know about the recent updates to the NCCN Guidelines for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer to provide the best care for their patients with NSCLC, including adverse reactions that may occur with use of the new neoadjuvant and adjuvant systemic therapy regimens.

Health care providers need to know about the recent updates to the NCCN Guidelines for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer to provide the best care for their patients with NSCLC, including adverse reactions that may occur with use of the new neoadjuvant and adjuvant systemic therapy regimens.

To provide optimal patient care, clinicians need to be well informed about the factors affecting the selection of the appropriate tests, the nuances of analyzing and interpreting complex test results in order to select the most appropriate treatment for their patients, and how to communicate with patients about the results.

As a result of the therapeutic advances and clinical research affecting the management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer, clinicians can benefit by comparing their individual skills of diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with their peers. This peer interaction is an integral part in enhancing clinical decision-making skills that can improve patient care.

Clinicians need to be aware of the most recent recommendations about biomarker testing and the appropriate use of new targeted therapies (including sequencing these therapies, assessing and managing side effects from these therapies), so they can select the most appropriate therapy for their patients with metastatic NSCLC.

Lung cancer screening has been shown to be an effective tool in decreasing lung cancer-related mortality and is recommended by several organizations, including NCCN. However, overall use of appropriate screening for high-risk patients remains low. Provider education may increase screening utilization and improve patient outcomes for those living with lung cancer.

Clinicians need to know the nuances of using neoadjuvant and adjuvant targeted therapy and immunotherapy to improve outcomes for their patients with resected early-stage and locally advanced NSCLC.