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New framework developed to support the implementation of low-dose CT lung cancer screening
The Lung Cancer Policy Network has published A framework to support the implementation of LDCT lung cancer screening, which takes a health systems approach to enable a robust assessment of readiness to implement a lung cancer screening programme. Screening is at the core of early detection, which is key to reducing mortality from lung cancer. As […]
JTO turns spotlight on lung cancer care in Czech Republic
JTO Editor’s Choice | March 2023 Lung Cancer in the Czech Republic Borilova et al. From the Journal of Thoracic Oncology – click on link above to read the article. In this issue of the journal, we publish the 39th instalment of our Lung Cancer Worldwide series focusing on the Czech Republic – Lung Cancer […]
Latest issue of Unity newsletter out now
The new issue highlights the findings of the GLCC’s study of the information given to people invited to take part in lung cancer screening programmes around the world. Our findings can be accessed via the GLCC screening resource centre, and, as the lead article makes clear, we hope this latest research can help members […]
BREATH – FairLife CCC webinar on psychological impact of lung cancer
Our Greek member organisation, FairLife LCC, is holding a webinar on Wednesday 1st March at 17:00 -19.30 GMT on the importance of mental health and psychological support for people who are living with, or have been impacted by, lung cancer. Part of the webinar will feature a presentation of the Psychosocial Support Program BREATH offered […]
World Cancer Day – GLCC members campaign on behalf of all with lung cancer
On World Cancer Day we at the GLCC renew our mission pledge – to stand shoulder to shoulder with all affected by lung cancer. As the global ‘voice’ of people with lung cancer, we remain committed to improving outcomes for all. We aim to place lung cancer on the global health agenda, to lessen the […]
Sydney Morning Herald highlights GLCC poll into attitudes towards lung cancer
A report in one of Australia’s leading newspapers, the Sydney Morning Herald, references findings from a GLCC poll on attitudes towards lung cancer. The article, written by journalist Jordan Baker and published on 9 January 2023, highlights the ‘’devastating’’ impact of the disease on the lives of two women. The first, Louise Kuchel, thought she […]
Study suggests AI can predict risk of lung cancer returning using CT scans
Findings from the OCTAPUS-AI study of over 900 patients used machine learning to see how accurately it could predict recurrence. From the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust website – published 22 December 2022 Artificial intelligence (AI) could help identify the risk of cancer returning in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients using CT scans, according […]
New report highlights ‘crucial’ role of lung cancer nurse specialists
The UK Lung Cancer Coalition has published a 32-page report which highlights the “crucial” role of lung cancer clinical nurse specialists (LCNSs) in tackling health inequalities in this area of care. It also makes clear that the Covid-19 pandemic, together with the current cost of living crisis, have shone a light on the huge […]
Member activity during Lung Cancer Awareness Month – UPDATED
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (#LCAM) 2022 – a round-up of members’ activities and campaigns LCAM, which is observed annually in November, highlights the need for more research to be conducted while cultivating a better understanding of the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide. The disease remains […]
FairLife holds annual conference: Lung Cancer in the Age of Innovation
FairLife LCC, the first non-profit social organization in Greece exclusively dedicated to lung cancer, is hosting its annual conference, Lung Cancer in the Age of Innovation. The importance of early screening, new therapeutic approaches – A modern approach to molecular testing and clinical studies Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10:00 – 18:30 EET […]
The time to act is now for EU-wide lung cancer screening – Lung Cancer Policy Network article
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reflect on why progress in survival on lung cancer lags so significantly behind other cancers, and what can be done to change it. The Lung Cancer Policy Network, an international group of clinicians, patients, researchers and industry representatives jointly committed to improving survival from lung […]
Updates on member activity during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (#LCAM) 2022 – a round-up of members’ activities and campaigns LCAM, which is observed annually in November, highlights the need for more research to be conducted while cultivating a better understanding of the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide. The disease remains […]
