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36 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer every day.

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We focus on research and education to prevent, treat and cure thoracic cancers.

Our Commitment

At the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia (TOGA), we are committed to improving lung cancer treatment and survival. Through the design of world-class research and trials, we hope to give you access to advanced treatment.

Support us

Inspire lung cancer patients through funding research and trials. 

Impactful education

An education program to better equip you to implement new findings into your care.   

Join us

Be part of TOGA and share a mission to prevent, treat, and cure thoracic cancer.

Research ideas

Our expert review process assists in developing high-quality funding applications.

Key Statistics About Thoracic Cancer

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a person living with lung cancer in Australia loses their life.

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empowered to integrate research findings into standard of care.

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were tested during the ASPiRATION trial, resulting in life-saving interventions.

TOGA Events

TOGA Lung Cancer Preceptorship 2026

A two-day workshop with an intensive and active learning program for medical trainees, fellows and nurses interested in
20-21 November 2026

TOGA Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

We are thrilled to invite you to save the date for the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australia (TOGA)
July 15 - 17, 2026

International Conference Highlights – ASCO

Thoracic cancer highlights from the 2026 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)., presented as virtual symposia.
June 16, 2026
6:30 pm

Featured News

Everything you need to know about the Australia-wide trial using liquid biopsy to guide treatment after targeted therapy progression in advanced lung cancer
The DEFIANT trial will evaluate datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in EGFR exon 20 insertion NSCLC after targeted therapy and chemotherapy.
Discover the major advances from TOGA ASM 2026, including lung cancer screening, precision medicine, immunotherapy, survivorship and multidisciplinary care shaping the future of thoracic oncology.
Professor Robert Stirling OAM devoted his career to improving the lives of people with lung cancer through clinical excellence, research, education and compassionate leadership.
Their work is often invisible, but its impact isn't. Specialist Lung Cancer Nurses are quietly becoming the backbone of modern lung cancer care.
Teletrials, also known as digi trials, are when a clinician at a primary site uses telehealth (videoconference or telephone calls) to enrol, consent, treat and/or