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Available now – the Spring 2026 edition of our newsletter ‘UNiTY’
A packed Spring edition of ‘UNiTY’ leads with an update on our new database bringing together groups and organisations dedicated to supporting people whose lung cancer is driven by specific – and targetable – biomarkers. As ever, the latest issue of our newsletter was edited by Linda Dornan of the GLCC Secretariat team. Patient Experience […]
FairLife Lung Cancer Care launch major TV campaign to promote awareness and early detection across Greece
Our colleagues at FairLife Lung Cancer Care are launching a major campaign this month on television networks across Greece. The promotional campaign focuses on raising awareness and the critical role of screening and early diagnosis as the most powerful ways to save lives and improve outcomes. It’s core message is that #LungCancer affects us […]
England and Wales National Lung Cancer Audit Report 2026 published
The National Lung Cancer Audit State of the Nation Report 2026 has been published, with data for England and Wales. Read the full report for details of care received by people diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024 in England and Wales:https://buff.ly/DxtiWuG The NCLA Audit has also published its Patient and Public Report, which you can […]
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 […]
