Head: Jean-Paul Sculier
Secretary: Johan Vansteenkiste

Respiratory tumours represent a major part of the daily practice of many respiratory physicians. Our Group focuses on all aspects of these tumours (lung cancer, mesothelioma, mediastinal tumours and lung metastases) including: epidemiology and prevention; biology and pathology; diagnosis and staging; the multidisciplinary approach of therapy; the systemic treatment with chemotherapy and targeted agents; and follow-up and supportive care. There is a close cooperation with Imaging, Interventional Respiratory Medicine, Radiotherapy, Biology and Thoracic Surgery Groups, now formalised into the Thoracic Oncology Network of the ERS.
This Group tries to reinforce the position of the respiratory physician in this important domain of practice in different countries by the organisation of Symposia on contemporary clinical questions, by the organisation of dedicated school courses, by establishing practice guidelines, and by cooperation with other societies.