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

TOGA Events

TOGA Annual Scientific Meeting 2027

We are thrilled to invite you to save the date for the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australia (TOGA)
July 28 - 30, 2027

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 International Conference Highlights – WCLC & ASTRO 2026

Thoracic cancer highlights from the 2026 WCLC and ASCO Annual Meetings presented as virtual symposia.
October 13, 2026
6:30 pm

Featured News

Consumer involvement can strengthen research design and grant applications. This practical guide explains when to involve consumers, what to ask, how to document their influence
Learn what a KRAS G12C mutation means, how targeted therapies work, and how Australian clinical trials are testing new lung cancer treatments.
The PHARAOH-A trial will evaluate savolitinib plus osimertinib in MET-positive amplified or overexpressed EGFR-mutated lung cancer after progression on prior TKI and chemotherapy.
New evidence is changing the way surgeons approach early-stage lung cancer, with lung-sparing surgery becoming an option for carefully selected patients.
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.