Dr. Sands is a medical oncologist specializing in lung cancer. His research focuses on the diagnostics and treatment of small cell lung cancer with ongoing development of new treatment protocols for clinical trials. Dr. Sands is also active in advancing lung screening as a way of diagnosing lung cancer early enough to significantly increase the chances of cure. He is the treasurer of the Rescue Lung Rescue Life Society, an organization focused on assisting hospitals with building robust lung screening programs.