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Advancing policy development: the case of Lung Cancer Network Malaysia

LCNM is dedicated to addressing all aspects and stages of lung cancer in Malaysia, including tobacco control strategies, screening of high-risk individuals, diagnosis, staging and treatment.

The Lung Cancer Policy Network’s statement on the WHO’s lung health resolution

At this year’s World Health Assembly in Geneva, a new resolution – Promoting and prioritising an integrated approach to lung health – was approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Lung cancer on the global agenda: live from WHA

As global health leaders gather to shape the future of public health, we’re bringing you real-time updates and key developments on how lung cancer is being addressed on the world stage. 

Malaysia publishes first clinical practice guidelines for lung cancer

Malaysia’s first clinical practice guidelines for lung cancer were published at the third annual National Lung Cancer Symposium in Kuala Lumpur on 26 April 2025.

World Health Assembly to consider urgent lung health resolution

The resolution calls for Member States to take urgent action on lung health through a range of measures.

New report outlines the crucial role of patient navigators in the delivery of lung cancer care

The report, Patient navigation for lung cancer: an essential component of care, explores how health system leaders and decision-makers should develop formal patient navigation programmes where they do not exist.

Meet our members: Zhandos Amankulov

We speak to Zhandos Amankulov, Head of the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Kazakh Institute of Oncology and Radiology, Kazakhstan

Network launches third edition interactive map of lung cancer screening implementation

The Lung Cancer Policy Network has launched the third edition of its interactive map of lung cancer screening implementation.

Network shares priority actions for advancing lung cancer screening in Europe

The Network is pleased to share priority actions for ensuring lung cancer screening is implemented optimally across Europe.

Webinar to explore the economic case for lung cancer screening

The Network’s panel of experts focused not only on LDCT screening but also on additional approaches, including the management of incidental pulmonary nodules; targeted lung cancer checks; raising awareness; and prioritising lung cancer in policy.

Implementing a national screening programme for lung cancer in South Korea

With insights from Network member Yeon Wook Kim, we look at the key steps taken to implement the national screening programme for lung cancer in South Korea.

Join European lung cancer experts in Paris to explore how screening implementation can be optimised

On 27 March, the Lung Cancer Policy Network will host a panel discussion and networking event to coincide with the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2025.