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Lung Connect India Foundation becomes GLCC’s latest member
We are delighted to welcome the latest member organisation to join the GLCC ‘family’. Lung Connect India Foundation is a support, information and advocacy group based in Mumbai. They have a reach extending across the whole nation. Who are they? From their website: ”We believe that knowledge is power. By providing comprehensive educational resources, we […]
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level
NHS press release – 2 January 2025 The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, according to new NHS analysis. Latest data on 13 of the most common cancers, such as breast, prostate and lung cancer, shows that nearly three in […]
Largest ever UK study reveals stark ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis
Published on Oxford University website, shared here with thanks and acknowledgement. 8 November 2024 Analysis of 17.5 million health records reveals significant ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis. Research shows Bangladeshi men face highest risks, while people in deprived areas are twice as likely to develop lung cancer compared to affluent areas. Important […]
Make it easier for those with lung cancer symptoms to get tests, UK experts say
A study published in the British Journal of General Practice outlines recommendations for ways to make it easier for people concerned about their lung health to access chest x-rays. These recommendations are backed by one of our UK member organisations, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. The study has received widespread media coverage in the UK, […]
The State of Global Lung Cancer Research – a GLCC briefing on research in EU nations
The state of European research in lung cancer: 2014-2021 A briefing from the Global Lung Cancer Coalition and the Institute of Cancer Policy November 2024 Introduction In 2023, the Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC) sought to better understand the status of lung cancer research globally and commissioned the Institute for Cancer Policy (ICP) […]
Two new factsheets added to our Resources – Pulmonary Nodules and Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatments for NSCLC
We have developed two new factsheets, on Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatments for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules. You can download these in pdf format from this page. At present, these factsheets are only available in English, but we intend to translate these resources into other languages in the near future. They […]
FairLife Lung Cancer Care host 4th annual conference – join in person or online
From our colleagues in Greece, FairLife LCC: 4th Annual Conference of FairLife L.C.C. Lung Cancer in The SpotLight: New Perspectives and Challenges Date: November 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: ATRAKTOS Venue (Marathonomachon 8, Athens) Attendance: In-person or Online FairLife L.L.C. proudly hosts the 4th Annual Conference for Lung Cancer Awareness […]
LCRF hosts Scientific Symposium for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
The Lung Cancer Research Fund (LCRF), one of our four member organisations based in the United States, hosted a symposium to get #LungCancerAwarenessMonth off to a flying start. From their website: LCRF’s 2024 Scientific Symposium was held November 4 as part of our Lung Cancer Awareness Month activities. Joining the record-breaking group online were event […]
GLCC calls for ‘concerted worldwide political action’ to improve outcomes for people with lung cancer
We mark #LungCancerAwarenessMonth 2024 by publishing key findings from our latest global survey of symptom awareness, attitudes to lung cancer and views on screening. The GLCC is calling on governments and health systems across the world to: Increase recognition of lung cancer symptoms through targeted public awareness campaigns Improve public education and understanding of lung cancer and […]
Early detection improvement webinar to be hosted by Lung Cancer Policy Network
From our colleagues at the Lung Cancer Policy Network Earlier detection webinar This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Lung Cancer Policy Network is highlighting the need to detect lung cancer earlier. And, to support this objective, the organisation is hosting a webinar on 13 November to examine opportunities to improve early-detection strategies for lung cancer […]
UKLCC launches ”quality improvements hub” to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month
From our colleagues at the UK Lung Cancer Coalition: Launching this #LungCancerAwarenessMonth! 🚀 The UKLCC’S quality improvements hub is a resource for anyone involved in the management and delivery of lung cancer care. It is intended to be a repository for sharing what has worked well, resources from our Driving Quality Improvements in UK Lung […]
Lung Ambition Alliance launches its Lung Cancer Awareness Month programme
From our colleagues in the Lung Ambition Alliance: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM). With lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, we must come together to help prevent this disease, improve screening and support early diagnosis. This LCAM, the LAA will be sharing the inspiring stories of real people diagnosed […]
