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Fairlife’s 3rd Annual Conference – report
REPORT The 3rd annual FairLife Lung Cancer Care Conference, entitled: “Lung cancer in the spotlight- everyday practice to optimal treatment” concluded successfully FairLife L.C.C.’s activities for November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The conference, entitled “Lung cancer in the spotlight – everyday practice to optimal treatment” hosted on Wednesday, November 29, at the ATRAKTOS venue was […]
Less Survivable Cancers Day highlights challenges facing UK lung cancer care
UK survival ranks among the worst in the world for deadliest cancers Thursday 11 January 2024 (Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day) The UK lags woefully behind other countries for cancer survival according to data shared today by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT). The Taskforce, which represents six less survivable cancers: lung, liver, brain, oesophageal, […]
Lung Cancer Policy Network launches ‘toolbox for change’ report
As members of the @Lung Cancer Policy Network, the GLCC is pleased to have contributed to its latest report: Increasing the earlier detection of lung cancer: a toolbox for change. Earlier detection offers a unique opportunity to shift diagnosis to an earlier stage, and consequently plays a vital role in improving survival by increasing treatment […]
GLCC members’ activities during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
To mark LCAM, here are some images and updates from members across the globe. Throughout the month, we will update this page with messaging and initiatives from our various member organisations, to reflect their LCAM activities. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please visit the sites or social media channels of our member organisations to […]
Latest edition of our Unity newsletter now available
The new issue highlights the findings of the GLCC’s fourth annual patient experience survey. This year, 712 patients from 14 countries took part, resulting in findings we hope our members, policy makers and campaigners will start to use in their work. Other articles cover: an overview of our Coping With Lung Cancer project FairLife Lung […]
November – Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – LCAM – observed annually in November, highlights the need for more research to be conducted while cultivating a better understanding of the disease and its challenges. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide. The disease remains difficult to identify and many individuals don’t […]
Lung Ambition Alliance launches ‘Take The pLUNGe’ LCAM campaign
From our colleagues at Lung Ambition Alliance – November 1, 2023 This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging you to Take the pLUNGe again! Early detection of lung cancer is key to improving patients’ outcomes and survival.i,ii Lung cancer doesn’t always present outward signs and symptoms, and early detection is critical to ensuring the best […]
Lung Ambition Alliance ILC2 funding round 5 now open
Lung Cancer Management – The Challenge From the Lung Ambition Alliance website, October 2023. There remains considerable variation in the management of lung cancer around the world. Access for patients to important diagnostics, treatments and support programs varies markedly. Our Solution ILC2: Initiatives in Lung Cancer Care, a Global Funding Opportunity to Transform Patient Care and […]
Cathy Brokenshire – taking the next steps to save lives
From Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website – 26th October 2023 The widow of the late politician the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP is embarking on a new fundraising challenge to mark the two-year anniversary of his death. Cathy Brokenshire will be walking 13 miles from Seaford to Eastbourne in East Sussex on Thursday […]
WALCE’s Stefania Vallone featured by Lung Cancer Policy Network
From the website of our colleagues at Lung Cancer Policy Network: We speak to Stefania Vallone, Board member, Women Against Lung Cancer in Europe (WALCE), Italy What led you to work in the field of lung cancer? My experience as a patient advocate began by chance in 2007, when I met an oncologist who gave me the […]
New look, new logo for FairLife Lung Cancer Care
From the FairLife Lung Cancer Care website: We proudly announce the launch of FairLife L.C.C.‘s new logo! The logo reflects our commitment to contemporary social challenges and captures our vision to provide holistic support to the lung cancer community in Greece. The key feature of our new look is the green color, a symbol of hope and sustainability […]
World Lung Day – leave no one behind
On World Lung Day, September 25th, we unite to promote better lung health for all. Lung cancer prevalence , as with many respiratory conditions, often reflects underlying social and financial inequity. This year’s theme is Access to prevention and treatment for all. Leave no one behind. Let’s raise awareness of the importance of lung health […]
