The FDA has granted fast track designation for abenacianine, a promising development in the field of lung cancer treatment. This designation is aimed at helping surgeons better visualize lung tumors during minimally invasive surgery, potentially improving surgical outcomes and patient recovery times. The fast track process is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs that treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need, highlighting the importance of abenacianine in the ongoing fight against lung cancer.