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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.

Updated LDCT screening factsheets reflect latest evidence

Originally published in 2023, the Network’s five factsheets on targeted low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening have been updated to reflect the latest evidence.

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.

An equitable national programme for lung cancer screening in Australia

We explore how a national screening programme for lung cancr has been established throughout Australia.

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.

Beyond cigarettes: a need for comprehensive tobacco control policies

Why comprehensive tobacco control matters: how closing regulatory loopholes and implementing WHO-aligned policies can prevent lung cancer and protect public health.

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).