Read the latest news about Network activities, as well as blog posts and commentary on lung cancer from our members.
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The Lung Cancer Policy Network warmly welcomes the news that a national targeted lung cancer screening programme is to be implemented across England.
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.
The Lung Cancer Policy Network showcased its recently launched framework at this year’s European Health Management Association (EHMA) conference in Rome
In May 2023, the Network explored different approaches to implementing a lung cancer screening programme and showcased its new implementation framework.
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.
To coincide with ELCC 2023 the the Network hosted an event in Copenhagen to highlight the value of LDCT screening.
Blog
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.
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.
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.
Case study
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.
We speak to Witold Rzyman, Chief Surgeon at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.
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.
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