Network to host events on advancing implementation of lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific

The Lung Cancer Policy Network and Asia Pacific Coalition Against Lung Cancer (APCLC) are working together to advance screening implementation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Two upcoming activities, a webinar and an in-person workshop, will bring experts together from across the region and provide a platform for shared learning to accelerate the prioritisation of screening.

The Asia-Pacific region faces a unique set of challenges in the epidemiology of lung cancer, risk factors for the disease and varied health systems, all operating within a range of economic and social contexts. These factors must be considered when planning for and implementing a lung cancer screening programme.

Our work with the APCLC uses the Network’s implementation framework as a tool to facilitate and optimise implementation of lung cancer screening. By co-hosting these events, we also hope to foster collaboration and shared learning.
 

Webinar

Lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific: showcasing advances in implementation across the region

This webinar showcased the varying stages of screening implementation in the Asia-Pacific region, while highlighting common challenges and key lessons from real-world implementation.

The webinar began with a brief introduction to the Network’s lung cancer screening implementation framework and how it can be used to inform the design and delivery of effective, equitable and sustainable screening programmes.

The webinar also includes presentations by experts from Australia, India, Singapore and South Korea, highlighting the current status of implementation in these locations and discussing shared priorities.

In-person workshop

Collaborative workshop on advancing lung cancer screening implementation in Asia Pacific

Date: Thursday 17 October 2024

Time: 08:00–09:00 HKT

Location: Asia Conference on Lung Cancer, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong

This workshop aims to support people from countries across Asia Pacific with taking the next steps to making lung cancer screening a health policy priority in the region.

It is taking place as part of International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s 2024 Asia Conference on Lung Cancer (ACLC). The workshop will provide a forum for discussion of shared challenges in screening implementation, how these challenges can be addressed, and what opportunities exist for continued collaboration and policy engagement.

The discussion topics will be informed by the experiences of attendees, so please use the registration form to outline the key challenges that you would like to discuss during the workshop.

Attendees must also be registered for ACLC. Register your interest for attending the workshop here.

We recommend that workshop attendees register for the webinar, as the topics discussed there will provide an important foundation for the workshop. A recording of the webinar will be made available in case you are unable to join live.

We hope you will join us in these important discussions.