Lung cancer: the looming economic crisis governments can’t ignore

Lung cancer: the looming economic crisis governments can’t ignore

Lung cancer carries a heavy cost – not only for the people diagnosed,  but for health systems and economies alike.

Beyond lung cancer: how LDCT screening could reshape early detection

Health systems are under growing strain. The challenge is no longer simply how to treat illness, but how to detect it earlier and manage it more efficiently.

Insights from the I-ELCAP 3rd Annual AGILEᴰˣᴿˣ meeting

In March, the Network attended the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program 3rd Annual AGILEᴰˣᴿˣ meeting in Gdańsk, Poland.

Advancing equity in lung cancer diagnosis: lessons from Ontario’s screening programme

We examine how the Ontario Lung Screening Program tackles health inequities by focusing on people who are historically underserved or disproportionately affected by lung cancer.

New features added to the interactive map for lung cancer screening

The Lung Cancer Policy Network has updated its interactive map of lung cancer screening to help users explore screening research and policies easier, faster, and with more insight.

Why national cancer control plans matter

There is plenty of evidence that earlier detection and better‑coordinated care pathways can dramatically improve survival, reduce costs and improve quality of life.

United for impact: how the Network drove policy change in 2025

Through evidence-informed and consensus-driven resources, the Network has helped policymakers accelerate progress and overcome barriers to implementation.

Workshop guide launched to support implementing lung cancer screening

A new step-by-step guide supports organisations and individuals in delivering workshops that advance the implementation of LDCT screening programmes for lung cancer.

Meet our members: Morten Quist

We spoke to Morten Quist, Senior Researcher Copenhagen University Hospital, and Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen; Physiotherapist University Hospitals’ Centre for Health Sciences Research (UCSF).

Webinar explores lung health resolution’s potential to drive policy change

We joined the Union for International Cancer Control’s Lung Cancer Collaboration in co-hosting a webinar on how to leverage the integrated lung health resolution to drive policy changes.

Meet our members: Katy Tong Tin Fung

We spoke to Katy Tong Tin Fung, Patient Advocate and Patient Engagement Manager of Cancerinformation.com.hk, Hong Kong.

New summary resource highlights how innovation can transform lung cancer diagnosis based on the Network’s latest report

The summary distils key insights from the report into a concise format designed to support advocacy and policy engagement.