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Implementing a national screening programme for lung cancer in South Korea

With insights from Network member Yeon Wook Kim, we look at the key steps taken to implement the national screening programme for lung cancer in South Korea.

Join European lung cancer experts in Paris to explore how screening implementation can be optimised

On 27 March, the Lung Cancer Policy Network will host a panel discussion and networking event to coincide with the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2025.

Lung cancer screening in the Middle East and Africa: using the Network framework to facilitate implementation

The Lung Ambition Alliance Middle East and Africa (LAA MEA) Chapter has used the Network’s framework to develop recommendations across priority areas for lung cancer screening in the region.

New report highlights the Lung Cancer Poliy Network’s 2024 achievements

The Lung Cancer Policy Network has published 2024 year in review: from evidence to action, showcasing the progress we’ve made in the past year.

Meet our members: Lauren Pretorius

We speak to Lauren Pretorius, CEO of Campaigning for Cancer, in South Africa

Detecting lung cancer earlier: your questions answered

During the November webinar, our panel received more questions than they had time to answer; therefore, we asked some of our expert speakers to address them here.

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.