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TSOTT is a non-profit organization that was created out of the need to highlight and educate the pub

05/08/2026

In commemoration of World Lung Cancer Awareness Day 2026 (observed on August 1st), Mr. Mark West, Fellow of The Thoracic Society of Trinidad & Tobago, joined the Morning Brew team on CNC3 Television, Trinidad and Tobago to share crucial insights on lung health and cancer prevention.

Key takeaways from the segment:
🔍 Early Detection Saves Lives: Spotting symptoms early and seeking timely screening significantly improves outcomes.
🚭 Risk Factors & Myths: Lung cancer can affect anyone—not just current or former smokers.
🩺 Take Action: Pay attention to persistent coughs, shortness of breath, or chest pain, and consult a healthcare provider.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Knowledge and awareness are our strongest tools in fighting lung disease.

📲 Did you miss the live broadcast? Catch up on the conversation and share this post to help spread awareness across Trinidad & Tobago!

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08/07/2026

Dear Colleagues,

The Thoracic Society of Trinidad and Tobago (TSOTT) is pleased to announce our Annual Research Day 2026, scheduled for Sunday, November 1st, 2026.

As the premier gathering for thoracic health in the region, this year’s event promises a dynamic lineup featuring the latest updates, pioneering research, and clinical advancements across both Thoracic Medicine and Thoracic Surgery.

Who Should Attend?

Consultants & Specialist Physicians
Registrars & House Officers
Medical Students
Allied Health Professionals

Whether you are looking to advance your clinical practice, network with leading experts across Trinidad and the wider Caribbean, or explore cutting-edge thoracic research, this is an event you cannot afford to miss.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026
Venue & Registration: Details coming soon!

Please mark your calendars. Full registration details, abstract submission guidelines, and venue announcements will follow shortly. For immediate inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected].

22/06/2026

Calling all young artists and digital creators!!!

This year’s WHO World No To***co Day 2026 theme is: “Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Ni****ne and To***co Addiction"

08/04/2026

Congratulations to the Thoracic Medical Department at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex on the presentation of the 2026 National Tuberculosis (TB) Guidelines to commemorate World TB Day 2026.

Reviewed by our President, Professor Terence Seemungal, these guidelines highlighted key updates and implementation strategies relevant to clinical practice across departments, as they continue to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and improve the management of tuberculosis.

25/03/2026

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About TSOTT
The purpose of TSOTT is to promote standards of care of respiratory diseases and to advance knowledge and research in respiratory disease and to advance public education and promote the relevance and importance of respiratory medicine. In so doing we wish to keep our community informed about issues related to the lung and thorax and their disorders and to promote respiratory health and the prevention of respiratory disease.

The society will network specialists in thoracic medicine who treat diseases related to the lungs, including pulmonary disease, lung cancer and other chronic lung conditions. It seeks to promote standards of care of respiratory diseases, to advance knowledge and research, to advance public education and to promote the relevance and importance of respiratory medicine. There will be continual dissemination of information and it will promote respiratory health and the prevention of respiratory diseases.

Aims of TSOTT
The Aims of The Thoracic Society of Trinidad and Tobago are to increase awareness of the prevalence of respiratory diseases in Trinidad and Tobago and to develop and maintain guidelines for the treatment of respiratory disease and related disorders.

We also aim to advance knowledge and research by:

encouraging basic, clinical operational research and it’s approved publication
providing a forum for the presentation and critical appraisal of research activities in respiratory medicine
providing the means for the publication of original research

Objectives of TSOTT
The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of public health by promoting the best standards of care for patients with respiratory and associated disorders, advancing knowledge about their causes, prevention and treatment and promoting the prevention of respiratory disorders.The Aims of The Thoracic Society of Trinidad and Tobago are to increase awareness of the prevalence of respiratory diseases in Trinidad and Tobago and to develop and maintain guidelines for the treatment of respiratory disease and related disorders.

19/03/2026

Dear Colleagues,

In observance of World TB Day 2026, the Thoracic Society of Trinidad and Tobago (TSOTT) invites you to a specialized clinical webinar addressing one of the most significant challenges in modern pulmonology.

While we remain committed to the global goal—"Yes! We Can End TB"—we must also sharpen our focus on the "cousins" of tuberculosis: Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM). With rising incidence and complex resistance patterns, the management of NTM-PD requires a nuanced, evidence-based approach.

Topic: Management of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD)

Speaker: Charles L. Daley, MD, ATSF, FCCP, Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections at the National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, USA

Webinar Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 12: 00 pm - 1: 00 pm (AST) / 10: 00 am - 11: 00 am (MT)
Platform: Zoom (Online)

[Click Here to Register for the Zoom Session https://forms.gle/62VXz6JUGEFn2RPw5 ] After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the meeting.

Why this matters: NTM-PD is often misdiagnosed as TB or standard bronchiectasis. Improving our local management strategies is vital to reducing patient morbidity and treatment fatigue in Trinidad and Tobago.

We look forward to your participation in this vital scientific exchange. Please feel free to share this flyer with your colleagues and students under your supervision.

Respectfully,
Shabana Mayers,
Secretary, TSOTT

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St. Augustine

Website

http://tsott.org/

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