Posts by Yin, Jiale

Liver cancer is a major global health threat, and ongoing exploration into treatment strategies remains a focal point in medical research. From October 17 to 19, 2024, top experts and scholars in the field of liver cancer gathered in Toronto, Canada, for the 18th International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA) Annual Meeting. This conference brought together leading researchers from around the world to discuss the latest progress and future directions in liver cancer treatment. Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Guohong Han, Executive Dean of the Digestive Hospital at Xi’an International Medical Center Hospital, to provide an insightful interpretation of the conference highlights.

The 27th Annual Conference of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) took place in Xiamen from September 25–29, 2024. This year’s theme, “Patient-Centered, Sharing the Future,” brought together groundbreaking research and developments. Dr. Lei Tang from Peking University Cancer Hospital delivered an insightful presentation on the current state and challenges of imaging in evaluating gastric cancer immunotherapy. In a post-conference interview, he discussed key aspects of imaging evaluation for immunotherapy in gastric cancer.

Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies among women, and while treatment methods continue to improve, maintaining patients' quality of life while extending their survival remains a key focus in the medical community. With the emergence of oncoplastic surgery (OPS) and fat grafting techniques, the post-operative quality of life for breast cancer patients has significantly improved. At the Sixteenth Shanghai Breast Reconstruction Conference, Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Guangyu Liu from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center to deeply explore the latest advancements, clinical applications, and future development trends in breast reconstruction techniques. Prof. Liu shared valuable experiences and insights on how OPS helps achieve better breast shape and function, the use of fat grafting in breast reconstruction, the timing and order of reconstruction surgery with adjuvant therapy, and the future trends in breast reconstruction.

The review results of the 2024 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) centralized application period projects were recently announced. Dr. Tian Yang from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University was awarded the National Distinguished Youth Science Fund Project.

At the 2024 ESMO Conference, the Phase 1a/1b study of the novel drug GQ1005, led by Dr. Biyun Wang from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, was showcased as a poster presentation, garnering significant attention. This study not only confirmed the efficacy and safety of GQ1005 in HER2-low breast cancer and HER2-positive gastric cancer but also laid a solid foundation for its future clinical applications. We invited Dr. Biyun Wang to delve into the background, study design, preliminary efficacy, and safety data of the GQ1005 Phase 1a/1b study, while also discussing its promising future in combination therapies.

Xiamen, China, September 25-29, 2024 — The 27th National Clinical Oncology Conference and the 2024 Academic Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) commenced in Xiamen, embracing the theme "Patient-Centric, Shared Future." Jointly organized by the CSCO and the CSCO Foundation, the conference has brought together top experts and elites in oncology from both domestic and international fields to discuss the latest advancements, cutting-edge technologies, and future trends in cancer prevention and treatment.