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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.

Report summaries published to support policy engagement

The Network has published two-page summaries of its three major reports to support lung cancer advocates in communicating key messages to decision-makers.

Lung Cancer Policy Network activities at the World Conference on Lung Cancer

The Lung Cancer Policy Network is pleased to be participating in this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Diego, California.

Network launches resources to support policy engagement activities

The new resources include a series of downloadable figures showing key data about lung cancer and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help lung cancer advocates communicate with policymakers.

Network publishes key recommendations for implementing screening in the Central and Eastern European region

Following our in-person roundtable, we have published a set of key recommendations for implementing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening in the region.

Webinar explores how care pathways can help improve experiences, outcomes and health system efficiency

Our panel of expert speakers discussed the role of care pathways in improving the experiences of patients, and outcomes for lung cancer.

What can imaging-based screening programmes learn from each other?

Eleanor Wheeler, Ritse Maarten Mann, Hein Van Poppel and Mireille Broeders discuss the history of cancer screening in the EU and the advances that many hope will be catalysed following last year’s update of EU screening guidelines.

Network presents the case for lung cancer care pathways at the European Health Management Conference

The Lung Cancer Policy Network showcased its recently published report Care pathways for lung cancer: building a foundation for optimal care at the 2024 European Health Management Association (EHMA) Conference.

The Propulmão project: a multifaceted approach to lung cancer prevention and early detection

We spoke with Network member Professor Ricardo Sales dos Santos about the Propulmão project in Brazil, which takes an integrated approach to delivering lung cancer prevention, early detection and screening.

Webinar to demonstrate the importance of care pathways

Join the Lung Cancer Policy Network on 10 July for a webinar examining the crucial role of care pathways in delivering optimal lung cancer care.

Accelerating the implementation of LDCT screening for lung cancer in Central and Eastern Europe

The event brought together oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, screening leads, data scientists, industry representatives and others to generate recommendations on how to facilitate the implementation of LDCT screening across the CEE region.

New platform estimates impact of targeted lung cancer screening

The Saving Lives from Lung Cancer platform aims to highlight the impact that earlier detection of lung cancer could have on saving lives from the disease.