Network presents at international lung cancer screening conference in Verona

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 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.