Month: January 2025
GLCC ‘position statement’ outlines key actions needed to strengthen the future of lung cancer research worldwide
The GLCC exists as a worldwide forum to advocate on behalf of people with lung cancer. Despite recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, it remains the world’s biggest cancer killer. In 2022, there were 2,480,675 new cases of lung cancer worldwide.[i] Given the threat lung cancer presents to people and communities […]
Lung Connect India Foundation becomes GLCC’s latest member
We are delighted to welcome the latest member organisation to join the GLCC ‘family’. Lung Connect India Foundation is a support, information and advocacy group based in Mumbai. They have a reach extending across the whole nation. Who are they? From their website: ”We believe that knowledge is power. By providing comprehensive educational resources, we […]
Early cancer diagnosis in England reaches highest ever level
NHS press release – 2 January 2025 The proportion of patients being diagnosed with cancer at an early stage in England has risen to its highest ever level, according to new NHS analysis. Latest data on 13 of the most common cancers, such as breast, prostate and lung cancer, shows that nearly three in […]
Largest ever UK study reveals stark ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis
Published on Oxford University website, shared here with thanks and acknowledgement. 8 November 2024 Analysis of 17.5 million health records reveals significant ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis. Research shows Bangladeshi men face highest risks, while people in deprived areas are twice as likely to develop lung cancer compared to affluent areas. Important […]
