News & blog

Meet our members: Herbert Loong

We speak to Herbert Loong, Clinical Associate Professor, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Network members join key global cancer congresses in September

We reflect on our involvement in this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer, European Society of Medical Oncology and World Cancer Congress.

Paving the way for lung cancer screening: learning from Central and Eastern Europe

We explore the state of implementation of lung cancer screening programmes across Central and Eastern Europe.

How can screening help address disparities in lung cancer?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet disparities in lung cancer rates mirror overall social and health-system inequities.

Network to host events on advancing implementation of lung cancer screening in Asia Pacific

The Lung Cancer Policy Network and Asia Pacific Coalition Against Lung Cancer (APCLC) are working together to advance screening implementation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Report summaries published to support policy engagement

The Network has published two-page summaries of its three major reports to support lung cancer advocates in communicating key messages to decision-makers.

Lung Cancer Policy Network activities at the World Conference on Lung Cancer

The Lung Cancer Policy Network is pleased to be participating in this year’s World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Diego, California.

Network launches resources to support policy engagement activities

The new resources include a series of downloadable figures showing key data about lung cancer and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help lung cancer advocates communicate with policymakers.

Network publishes key recommendations for implementing screening in the Central and Eastern European region

Following our in-person roundtable, we have published a set of key recommendations for implementing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening in the region.

Webinar explores how care pathways can help improve experiences, outcomes and health system efficiency

Our panel of expert speakers discussed the role of care pathways in improving the experiences of patients, and outcomes for lung cancer.

What can imaging-based screening programmes learn from each other?

Eleanor Wheeler, Ritse Maarten Mann, Hein Van Poppel and Mireille Broeders discuss the history of cancer screening in the EU and the advances that many hope will be catalysed following last year’s update of EU screening guidelines.

Network presents the case for lung cancer care pathways at the European Health Management Conference

The Lung Cancer Policy Network showcased its recently published report Care pathways for lung cancer: building a foundation for optimal care at the 2024 European Health Management Association (EHMA) Conference.