Month: February 2021
Members invited to take part in new patient experience survey
For the second year in a row, the GLCC are looking for participants willing to complete a short online survey about their experiences of treatment and care for their lung cancer. We are running this survey in 16 countries and hope to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between patients’ experiences around the […]
COVID-19 – Study shows dramatic drop in new cancer drug trials
Data showing a 60% decrease in new clinical trials for cancer drugs and biological therapies during the pandemic further highlights the impact that COVID-19 is having on oncology research, leading organisations have warned. A comparison of trials launched between January and May, 2020, using information from the Medidata Enterprise Data Store found a dramatic decline […]
Virtual World Lung Conference on Lung Cancer 2020 summary
The postponed 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer finally took place, shared globally from its host location in Singapore. It ran from Thursday 28 through to Sunday 31 January, but you can still view the sessions and presentations online by following this link. The virtual conference will remain available online until April 30, 2021 @ 17:00 […]
Interactive virtual event on impact of COVID-19 to mark World Cancer Day
The Global Cancer Coalition Network (GCCN) is hosting a virtual event to examine the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Panels will discuss the effects of isolation, and also new methods of communication to support patients. The event takes place on Thursday February 4, 2021 / 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM GMT. More details here. You […]
