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Latest issue of UNiTY newsletter now available
The latest issue of ‘UNiTY’ – our newsletter – is out now! We lead with the launch of two new factsheets, on shared decision-making, and brain metastases, both now available on our site. We’ve updates on the work of the Lung Cancer Policy Network, a welcome to our new member in Hungary, Lelek-ZET, and congratulations […]
GLCC members attending WCLC24 in San Diego
As the GLCC annual meeting ends, many members move onto take part in the 50th IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer. Our members are participating to the fullest extent, with poster presentations, joint IASLC/GLCC sessions, and personal presentations, as well as networking, information-sharing and patient advocacy. To learn more about the full range of events, […]
GLCC Annual Members Meeting in San Diego
The 2024 GLCC meeting will take place from Wednesday 4th to Friday 6th September at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego. We are expecting representatives from many of our 40 member organisations worldwide to attend, along with colleagues from Incisive Health. The meeting will hear updates on the body of work carried out by […]
Policy Network’s key recommendations for screening in Central and Eastern Europe
The GLCC works strategically alongside the Lung Cancer Policy Network to share policy resources for those seeking to implement lung cancer screening. The Network has published key recommendations for implementing screening in the Central and Eastern European region. Lung Cancer Policy Network news release – July 2024 Following our in-person roundtable, ‘Accelerating action: lessons […]
LAA video guide for people newly-diagnosed with lung cancer
Our colleagues at Lung Ambition Alliance have produced a video to support people newly-diagnosed with lung cancer. Immediately following a diagnosis of lung cancer, some people may feel unsure of the next steps. This LAA video aims to help. It provides a clear guide of the path ahead and equips people with the information […]
Vital to raise awareness this #WorldLungCancerDay – and every day
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases. – World Health Organisation World Lung Cancer Day takes place annually on August 1st. It is dedicated to lung […]
UK Lung Cancer Coalition report aims to drive improvements in patient care
From our colleagues at UK Lung Cancer Coalition: Learning from others – and adapting examples of good practice to local needs – is vital for improving the survival chances for lung cancer patients across the UK. Our report Driving Improvements in UK Lung Cancer – Utilising Good Practice and Innovation to Deliver Optimal Care and […]
Celebrating 30 years of lung cancer advocacy since Roy Castle’s Tour of Hope
On 20th July 1994 the celebrated British musician and entertainer Roy Castle embarked on an epic three-day journey across the UK. This journey, by coach, plane and most famously by train, was subsequently called the Tour of Hope. Its object was to raise both the profile of lung cancer and, more materially, funds for essential […]
What can imaging-based cancer screening programmes learn from each other? Video blog from Lung Cancer Policy Network
Eleanor Wheeler from the Lung Cancer Policy Network Secretariat took part in a panel discussion moderated by Mireille Broeders, professor of personalised cancer screening, as part of Cancer Care Day at the 2024 European Congress of Radiology (ECR). She was joined on the panel by Ritse Maarten Mann, an expert in breast cancer screening, and […]
UKLCC welcomes new directors to board
The UKLCC has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board. They are: Dr Daryl Freeman FRCGP: Associate Clinical Director in OPM and Primary Care for Norfolk Community Health & Care; Clinical Adviser Norfolk & Waveney ICB – and member of the Policy / Executive and Service Development Committees of the Primary Care […]
Two new GLCC factsheets now available
The GLCC has added two new factsheets to the Resources section of its website. These two latest factsheets address the subjects of Shared Decision Making and Brain Metastases. They are available now in pdf format, and can be readily downloaded and printed off as required. As with all our factsheets, these were developed by […]
Webinar from Lung Cancer Policy Network and Guardant Health explores access to equitable lung cancer care
Lung Cancer Policy Network Secretariat representative Eleanor Wheeler joined Guardant Health’s Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Jen Higgins, and lung cancer survivor Shirley Munoz, to discuss the importance of earlier detection for lung cancer and the barriers caused by stigma. Watch the webinar here
