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Lung cancer screening – the time is now: blog post.
AOIFE MCNAMARA AND SUZANNE WAIT Lung cancer screening: the time is now 11 NOVEMBER 2021 Targeted screening can reduce the public health toll of lung cancer and improve quality of life. As November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month (#LCAM) we make the case for implementation of targeted screening programmes. Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2021
In many countries worldwide, patient advocacy groups take part in awareness campaigns throughout November. The graphic above is shared courtesy of the Go2Foundation (USA). IASLC (the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) and other leading organisations concerned with lung cancer advocacy help to promote this annual initiative. Within the GLCC, many of our […]
New date for Global Cancer Coalitions Network COVID19 vaccines and cancer event
The Global Cancer Coalitions Network, of which the GLCC is a member, is hosting its second Global Connection event, on the topic of Cancer and COVID19 Vaccine. Please note the new date: it will now take place on Tuesday 23rd November 2021. Challenges for those living with cancer The COVID19 vaccine rollout has presented many […]
New resources added to our Lung Cancer Screening microsite: Building the business case for a national lung cancer screening programme
We have added three new resource papers to our Lung Cancer Screening resource microsite. These are the result of work commissioned by the GLCC in 2020 and published in 2021 to establish clear protocols for making the business case for a national programme of lung cancer screening. They offer valuable and practical resources to present […]
Save the date: October 13 – Global Cancer Coalitions Network hosts Cancer and COVID19 Vaccine event
The COVID19 vaccine rollout has presented many challenges, not least for those already coping with a cancer diagnosis. The Global Cancer Coalitions Network, of which the GLCC is a member, is hosting its second Global Connection event, on the topic of Cancer and COVID19 Vaccine. It seeks to answer patients’ questions from the perspectives of […]
ILC2 – Initiatives in Lung Cancer Care – Round 3 of project applications open now
Adapted from the Lung Ambition Alliance website. The GLCC is one of the founding partners of the LAA, whose aim is to transform patient care for people diagnosed with lung cancer. The challenge There remains considerable variation in the management of lung cancer around the world. Access for patients to important diagnostics, treatments and support […]
Findings from our global surveys presented at IASLC World Conference
COVID-19 has, and continues to have, a massive impact on lung cancer patients and the organisations that support them. The GLCC recognised this and commissioned surveys of people living with lung cancer in order to gather data to help better understand the needs and challenges of patients globally. On Friday 9 September, at the (online) […]
Countdown to IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer 2021
The 2021 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer event begins on Wednesday 8 September. As with the delayed 2020 conference, this will be a virtual event, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant restrictions. You can access the conference via the website here: wclc2021.iaslc.org The GLCC will be making two […]
Lung Ambition Alliance publishes ‘The Cost of Inaction’ report
Nearly one quarter of deaths from lung cancer could be avoided in high-risk populations through targeted lung cancer screening worldwide New report highlights extensive economic burden of lung cancer and potentially transformative impact of increasing early detection at scale Majority of policymakers believe countries should invest in targeted lung cancer screening programs based on new survey […]
Reminder to register for IASLC World Conference WCLC 2021
Stay up-to-date on the latest research by watching virtual presentations at the IASLC 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2021). Register by July 30 and save: https://wclc2021.iaslc.org/e6wy Get ready to hear from speakers, participate in workshops and earn CME credits.
Go2 Foundation: Expanding the campaign for lung cancer screening
From Go2 Foundation for Lung Cancer website July 1st, 2021 Lung cancer screening saves lives. We know this. It has been our rallying cry for decades and has remained a core initiative. Now, we’re excited to partner on the “Screen Your Lungs” campaign to help meet our goal of bringing lung cancer screening to the millions at risk for the […]
MRFF funding for three Australian lung cancer research projects
From Lung Foundation Australia: We’re pleased to see funding of three lung cancer research projects by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) – $4.8m investment into screening and $2.5m into genomic testing. Congratulations to the teams and other funding recipients. We look forward to supporting these projects and sharing with our community.
