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Lung Cancer Policy Network to attend WCLC 2023

On 9–12 September, the Lung Cancer Policy Network will be attending this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

Learning from Taiwan: implementing a national lung cancer screening programme

We spoke with Network member Professor Pan-Chyr Yang, who shared his experience of setting up a national lung cancer screening programme in Taiwan.

Meet our members: Pan-Chyr Yang

We speak to Network Member Professor Pan-Chyr Yang, Chair Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, and Academician  

Network presents at international lung cancer screening conference in Verona

In late June 2023, the Lung Cancer Policy Network presented at I-ELCAP and IELCART in Verona, Italy.

New policy briefs published to support the implementation of lung cancer screening

The Network is publishing a series of policy briefs that provide a deeper exploration of the six domains of the framework to support the implementation of LDCT lung cancer screening.

England announces roll-out of national lung cancer screening programme

The Lung Cancer Policy Network warmly welcomes the news that a national targeted lung cancer screening programme is to be implemented across England.

Network launches second edition interactive map of lung cancer screening implementation

Along with adding new entries, we have improved the functionality of the map, allowing users to compare studies/programmes and filter entries by geographical region.

Network presents implementation framework at European health management conference in Rome’

The Lung Cancer Policy Network showcased its recently launched framework at this year’s European Health Management Association (EHMA) conference in Rome

Network webinar explores different approaches to implementing a lung cancer screening programme

In May 2023, the Network explored different approaches to implementing a lung cancer screening programme and showcased its new implementation framework.

Australia dedicates over $500 million to alleviating its lung cancer burden

The Lung Cancer Policy Network is pleased to learn of the Australian Government’s recent decision to dedicate more than AUD $500 million to reducing the burden of lung cancer.

Network hosts event in Copenhagen to demonstrate that collaboration is key in improving lung cancer survival

To coincide with ELCC 2023 the the Network hosted an event in Copenhagen to highlight the value of LDCT screening.

Behind the scenes of US Lung Cancer Screening Day

We speak with Tiffany Gowen, who shares her reflections on the inaugural National Lung Cancer Screening Day and her hopes for what 2023’s Screening Day could achieve.