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November – Lung Cancer Awareness Month gets underway
November is designated Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) worldwide. Many of our member organisations are engaged in promoting awareness via their own activities and campaigns. We will update on these throughout the month. To start, we are sharing this, from our colleagues at the Lung Cancer Policy Network: Currently, many people with lung cancer are […]
Template press release on our 2024 Patient Experience Survey now available for members
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) aims to promote better awareness of the disease and its challenges. With this in mind, the GLCC has produced a template press release. This resource is to support members wishing to use data from our recently-published Patient Experience Survey and its individual country infographics within their own activities. The […]
Better communication key to improving patient experience – insights from our latest survey available now
Understanding lung cancer patients’ experiences Insights from the Global Lung Cancer Coalition’s 2024 global patient experience survey 24th October 2024 This year’s patient experience survey highlighted some encouraging trends including improved involvement score in treatment and care decisions (when compared to the 2023 results) and good support for patients who either chose not to pursue […]
We welcome our latest member – Cancer Information Network Hong Kong
The GLCC is delighted to announce that we have admitted a new member organisation – Cancer Information Network, a web-based support, advocacy and information resource based in Hong Kong. On its website, the organisation describes itself thus: Cancer Information Network, an interactive information website from the perspective of fellow travelers and caregivers. Each […]
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 […]
