About the Nordic Thoracic Oncology Group (NTOG)
Lung cancer remains one of the most common cancers in the Nordic region, responsible for approximately 20,000 new cases and 12,000–15,000 deaths annually. As the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, lung cancer accounts for the highest number of lost life years among cancers. Despite advances in diagnostics and treatment, the prognosis still lags behind other cancer types, highlighting the urgent need for further research and improved care strategies.
Due to the fragmentation of lung cancer into numerous subtypes based on molecular characteristics, larger patient populations are necessary for statistically sound research. By pooling resources and patient data from all five Nordic countries, we can achieve sufficient numbers to conduct impactful studies, even within smaller subgroups.
The Nordic Thoracic Oncology Group (NTOG) is a multidisciplinary network of lung cancer researchers and clinicians from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Our mission is to enhance lung cancer research and optimize patient care through strengthened collaboration across the region. By uniting our efforts, we aim to inspire and conduct multidisciplinary, cross-country comparative and collaborative research that will significantly impact lung cancer outcomes in the Nordic countries.
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