The 2026 Latin America Conference on Lung Cancer (LALCA), held in conjunction with the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) Annual Meeting, was help on November 12–14, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil. Under the theme “Connecting Latin America to the Forefront of Cancer Treatment,” this multidisciplinary conference brings together international experts to share the latest research, advances, and best practices in thoracic oncology.
The scientific program features educational sessions, oral abstract presentations, and poster discussions covering lung cancer screening, clinical trials, surgery, radiation oncology, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, biomarkers, and evolving treatment strategies. The meeting also emphasizes patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to advance thoracic cancer care across Latin America and beyond.