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2023 GLCC members annual meeting
The GLCC Annual Members meeting took place from Wednesday 6 through to Friday 8 September this year. The venue was the ParkRoyal hotel on Kitchener Road in Singapore. Once again the GLCC ‘family’ gathered to meet, network, and share insights and experiences. Patient organisations from across globe – we now number 43 non-government organisations from […]
UK GLCC awards mark advocates’ special contributions
Mandee Lucas, Cathy Brokenshire and Fiona Castle with their awards UK GLCC members recognise campaigners’ efforts to promote awareness London, July 31st 2023 Three remarkable women, whose lives have all been affected by lung cancer, proudly received Special Recognition awards on the eve of this year’s World Lung Cancer Day. Fiona Castle and Cathy Brokenshire […]
August 1st is World Lung Cancer Day – members share their thoughts
Every year, on this day, the world comes together to highlight the risk factors that lead to lung cancer, spread awareness, and highlight its prominence and the need for further research. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women. It claims the […]
Lung Cancer Policy Network publishes policy briefings to support implementation of screening programmes
18th July 2023 Earlier this year, the Lung Cancer Policy Network published A framework to support the implementation of LDCT lung cancer screening, which incorporates six key elements necessary for the effective implementation of lung cancer screening programmes. To build on this important resource, the Network is now publishing a series of policy briefs that […]
JTO spotlights lung cancer healthcare in Ireland
Once again, the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO) from IASLC throws its spotlight on a GLCC member nation. This time, lung cancer healthcare provision in the Republic of Ireland is outlined, in a paper by Rachel J. Keogh, MBBCH, BAO, MSc , Martin P. Barr, PhD et al. To quote the introduction: ‘’The National Cancer […]
Targeted national lung cancer screening programme for England
Initial report published Monday 26th June 2023, updated Tues 27th and Wed 28th June The UK government is implementing a targeted national lung cancer screening programme across England. People aged 55-74 with a GP record including a history of smoking will be assessed and invited for screening. Building on the success of the current lung […]
Fairlife LCC launches ‘Ask The Right Question’ campaign to address stigma
Our Greek member organisation, Fairlife LCC, has launched an awareness campaign – “Ask the right question” about lung cancer- to highlight the smoking-related stigma that many people with lung cancer continue to encounter. The campaign was first launched in Canada and Australia, and is now being run in Europe, in Greece, by FairLife LCC. Personal testimony from son […]
Improving care coordination in lung cancer – new report from LAA
The Lung Ambition Alliance has published a new report on ways to improve healthcare for people with lung cancer. Improving care coordination in lung cancer: identifying obstacles and the means to overcome them. Patients with lung cancer who also have moderate to severe depression can be more likely to experience inflammation and may be at […]
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes Federal investment in targeted lung cancer screening and other measures
Media release from Lung Foundation Australia, issued 10th May 2023: Lung Foundation Australia says overall funding for lung health announced in the Federal Budget is further proof the Albanese Government is committed to tackling lung disease and improving the nation’s lung health. Lung Foundation Australia CEO Mark Brooke said there had been fantastic news for […]
LAA announces latest ILC2 grant recipients
From our colleagues at Lung Ambition Alliance: As part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate lung cancer as a cause of death worldwide, we are delighted to announce the latest 12 projects selected to receive grants from Initiatives in Lung Cancer Care (ILC2), a global funding programme led by the Lung Ambition Alliance. This year, selected […]
LAA launch new video to support people newly-diagnosed with lung cancer
The Global Lung Cancer Coalition is proud to be a founder partner within the Lung Ambition Alliance (LAA). Among the many LAA projects aimed at improving the patient experience of all those with lung cancer is a new video created to help people who have just been diagnosed with the disease. This, from David LeDuc, […]
NHS England targeted lung health check scheme ‘benefits most deprived communities’
Most Deprived Communities More Likely To Receive Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis Thanks To NHS Trucks NHS news release 24 April 2023 People in deprived areas are now more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier stage, thanks to the success of NHS lung trucks. For the first time ever, new data shows […]
