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New framework developed to support the implementation of low-dose CT lung cancer screening

The Lung Cancer Policy Network has published 'A framework to support implementation of LDCT lung cancer screening', to enable a robust assessment of readiness to implement a lung cancer screening programme.

Lung Cancer Policy Network video on screening now available in five languages

Our recent Lung Cancer Policy Network video, ‘Why lung cancer screening should be a global policy priority’, is now available in five languages – English, German, French, Spanish and Polish.

Lung cancer screening in Japan

Since 1987, Japan has offered chest X-ray screening to people aged 40 or older. However, LDCT screening in Japan is commonly performed on a voluntary basis.

Meet our members: Witold Rzyman

We speak to Witold Rzyman, Chief Surgeon at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.

The Lung Cancer Policy Network’s statement on the EU Recommendation on cancer screening

The Lung Cancer Policy Network welcomes the inclusion of lung cancer in the EU Council Recommendation and now looks towards the implementation of effective lung cancer screening programmes.

Meet our members: Andrea Borondy Kitts

We speak to Andrea Borondy Kitts, Patient Advocate, Rescue Lung Association in the US.

Watch now: Why lung cancer screening should be a global policy priority

Lung Cancer Policy Network members representing a range of locations and areas of expertise feature in this video.

Lung cancer screening in Poland

Poland has made important contributions to the lung cancer screening agenda in Europe.

Watch now: ‘Towards implementation: momentum for lung cancer screening in the EU’ round table

On 27 September 2022, the Lung Cancer Policy Network hosted a virtual round table on turning recommendations into implementation of lung cancer screening in the EU.

EU draft recommendation on cancer screening: response from the Lung Cancer Policy Network

The Lung Cancer Policy Network welcomes the inclusion of targeted lung cancer screening in the EU Commission’s draft recommendation, but would like to see some aspects of the proposal strengthened to fully reflect the evidence.

UK National Screening Committee recommends introduction of targeted lung cancer screening

The Lung Cancer Policy Network is pleased to see the UK National Screening Committee’s recent announcement in favour of targeted lung cancer screening.

Now available: interactive map of lung cancer screening implementation

The Lung Cancer Policy Network is proud to announce the launch the interactive map of lung cancer screening implementation.