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Network produces recommendations for lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific

The Lung Cancer Policy Network recently hosted a collaborative workshop with the Asia Pacific Coalition Against Lung Cancer during the Asia Conference on Lung Cancer.

2024 reflections: a year of progress across the global lung cancer community

More people have access to LDCT screening than ever before. This year, four more countries have made a formal commitment to implement LDCT screening for lung cancer, and several implementation studies are under way.

Building evidence to inform future roll-out of lung cancer screening in Estonia

We examine the key evidence used to inform the development of a national screening programme for lung cancer in Estonia from 2021 to date.

New report outlines recommendations to effectively manage incidental pulmonary nodules

The report outlines the impact optimal management of incidental pulmonary nodules (IPN) can have on the earlier detection of lung cancer.

Detecting lung cancer earlier: the need for effective national strategies

The Network’s panel of experts focused not only on LDCT screening but also on additional approaches, including the management of incidental pulmonary nodules; targeted lung cancer checks; raising awareness; and prioritising lung cancer in policy.

What is being done to improve earlier detection of lung cancer?

There are many challenges to detecting lung cancer earlier, whether or not screening programmes are in place, including low awareness and health system capacity.

Webinar explores the state of lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific

In September 2024, the Lung Cancer Policy Network and the Asia Pacific Coalition against Lung Cancer hosted the webinar ‘Lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific: showcasing advances in implementation across the region'.

Webinar to demonstrate the importance of detecting lung cancer earlier

To mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Lung Cancer Policy Network is hosting a webinar with a global panel of experts on 13 November.

Meet our members: Herbert Loong

We speak to Herbert Loong, Clinical Associate Professor, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Network members join key global cancer congresses in September

We reflect on our involvement in this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer, European Society of Medical Oncology and World Cancer Congress.

Paving the way for lung cancer screening: learning from Central and Eastern Europe

We explore the state of implementation of lung cancer screening programmes across Central and Eastern Europe.

How can screening help address disparities in lung cancer?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet disparities in lung cancer rates mirror overall social and health-system inequities.