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Launching Close the Loop: What cancer patient organisations are facing five years after COVID-19
As part of the Global Cancer Coalitions Network, we at the GLCC were proud to contribute to Close the Loop, a new global report examining how cancer patient organisations are navigating the post-COVID landscape. Drawing on data from 104 organisations across 45 countries, the report captures the lived reality of patient organisations supporting millions of people […]
FairLife (Greece) host their Fifth Annual Conference – video highlights available
Summary from FairLife website: Jesme Fox, Medical Director of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, UK, and Secretary of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition, addressed the 5th Annual FairLife L.C.C. “Lung Cancer – From Prevention to Holistic Care – Science meets Society – Life at the Center” In her speech, Jesme outlined: The work of the […]
Roy Castle campaign takes lung cancer awareness message to heart of UK Government – and onto the nation’s TV screens
Shared from the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Facebook page: An amazing 24 hours for UK lung cancer advocacy Patient advocate Jules Fielder and our own Rachel Avery met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to push for better early diagnosis and awareness of lung cancer — from placing symptom information alongside cough medicine to […]
Moving forward to change the face of lung cancer for all
While #LungCancerAwarenessMonth may be over for another year, the need to promote awareness and understanding remains absolutely crucial. Over the next twelve months, more than TWO MILLION people worldwide will hear the words: “You have lung cancer.” It’s the #1 cause of cancer deaths worldwide, claiming more lives than any other cancer. But there’s hope. […]
Our E-Atlas relaunched with updated data to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month
The Global Lung Cancer Coalition has launched its updated E-Atlas, which is a unique tool offering a global snapshot of lung cancer data and policy. If you are looking to better understand lung cancer within and across countries, the revised E-Atlas offers insights from six key indicators: Incidence Mortality Survival Existence of a national cancer […]
FairLife hosts 5th Annual Conference as cornerstone of LCAM activity
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 – “Atraktos” Venue FairLife Lung Cancer Care holds its 5th annual conference titled “Lung Cancer – From Prevention to Holistic Care – Bridging Science and Society – Centering on Life“ on 26 November 2025, 09:30 to 20:00 at the Atraktos venue (Marathonomachon 8, Athens) and will also be broadcast online on the organization’s channels. The conference is the flagship event of FairLife L.C.C.’s November […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025 – Challenging false perceptions to reveal the true picture
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025 – challenging outdated and false assumptions November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month—a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the world’s leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Did you know that lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined? Yet, it often receives less attention and funding […]
Materials based on 2025 Patient Experience Survey now available
For the last six years, the GLCC has run an annual global patient experience survey, gathering a wealth of useful data and insights on experiences of diagnosis, treatment and care. The findings from this survey shine a light on the needs and preferences of patients, informing GLCC’s global activity and members’ campaigning priorities. Key findings, […]
Speaking up for people with #lungcancer – Barcelona AGM 2025
Tuesday 9th September GLCC – speaking up for people with #lungcancer. Members of the Coalition from across the globe gathered in Barcelona for our annual meeting. Lively discussions and presentations ensured that members considered the three-day meeting highly successful. First Session Prof Matthew Peters and Secretary Dr Jesme Fox chaired the first session on […]
Washington Post journalist and patient advocate given GLCC Excellence Award jointly by Go2 Foundation and The Prevent Cancer Foundation
Excellence in Journalism Award presented jointly by Go2 For Lung Cancer and The Prevent Cancer Foundation to Drea Conenjo. Drea Cornejo is an award-winning video journalist with the Washington Post. Based in St. Petersburg, FL she covers stories at the intersection of health and policy. Over the past seven years, Drea has reported on major […]
CancerCare moves to new headquarters
One of our member organisations in the USA, CancerCare, has relocated to new premises. Their August newsletter is out now. You can view it here. Key stories include: A recent episode of our podcast Cancer Out Loud was joined by Neema Philippe, a young adult cancer survivor, where she discussed the shock of her diagnosis, the […]
JTO turns focus on lung cancer care in Norway
In the July 2025 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology features an editorial: Lung Cancer in Norway, the latest in the magazine’s series, ‘Lung Cancer Worldwide’. Editorial: Lung Cancer Worldwide Volume 20, Issue 7 p839-846 July 2025 View the paper here: https://www.jto.org/article/S1556-0864(25)00651-3/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email From the Epidemiology section: The age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) of cancer in Norway […]
