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"Ireland is 20-30 years behind Europe". Read Michael McCarthy, Medical Oncologist's stark opinion piece on cancer services in Ireland, echoing our calls for proper funding 👇 Oncologist: People with cancer are waiting too long for treatment in Ireland (thejournal.ie)
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From the top of mountain of #Ararat, our Ambassador and international mountaineer Nikos Maggitsis sent us the message #lifeshouldtakeyourbreathawaynotlungcancer. Thank you
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Join us on 6/14 for an exclusive webinar that will delve into the most groundbreaking studies & updates presented at the recent ASCO 2024 meeting. A webinar w/focus on pivotal advancements in the treatment & management of #lungcancer. Register Here: bit.ly/ASCO24Web #LCSM
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📢We are excited to announce a joint call to action with @CancerPatientsE, @ESP_Pathology and @LungCancerEu, calling on the #EU to fulfill the ambitions of #EuropeBeatingCancerPlan by supporting increased access to #GenomicTesting. 🔗Full statement: eucope.org/european-stakehol…
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This. The importance of early detection in improving #lungcancer outcomes.
“Early detection is an essential complement to improve outcomes for people whose cancers could not be prevented.” Read @LungPolicy's Toolkit for Change & find strategies for how countries can do more. lungcancerpolicynetwork.com/… #lungcancer #lunghealth #globalhealth #lcsm
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Key is ' for whom' it will work. Biomarker testing is critical but we need to understand how co-mutations interact w/each other, their role in driving cancer & impact on tumor suppressor genes. There r mountains of data, trapped in silos, that could answer these ?😞 #LCSM #ASCO24
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A recent article in NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery, showcases the results of an American pilot programme that utilised telehealth visits with nurses trained in lung cancer screening to boost screening participation rates. catalyst.nejm.org/doi/abs/10…
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An essential read on the importance of diversity in #ClinicalTrials for equitable health outcomes. Highlighting why representation of Black Britons in #CancerResearch is crucial. Well raised, @TheVoiceNews! #HealthEquity #EGFR #LCSM
voice-online.co.uk/opinion/c… Why it's crucial for Black Britons to participate in clinical cancer trials, despite experiencing poorer health outcomes, the Black community is underrepresented in these trials. To address health disparities, this needs to change. #HealthEquity #Cancer
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Asian American, Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) men. Learn more about key findings on how cancer impacts these individuals in our first-ever AANHPI Cancer Facts & Figures report: cancer.org/ACS-AANHPI-2024
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The @NLCA_uk State of the Nation report 2024 is now available via the NLCA website 💻 ow.ly/4e4h50RaCM3 Read the report to find out how your Health Board or NHS Trust is performing on a national level for a range of performance indicators. #LungCancer #LungCancerAudit
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As #NursesAppreciationWeek comes to a close, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to the amazing nurses who make a difference every day. Are you celebrating a nurse you know this week? Reply and let us know how!
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Hey Minnesotans! Take it easy today as the state grapples with serious air quality issues from Canadian wildfires. The fine particulate matter found in this kind of air can cross lung vessels to enter your bloodstream. Both the lungs & the heart are at risk with poor air quality.
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An interesting story being reported today as news breaks that doctors are trialling the world’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma in hundreds of patients. You can read the article in The Guardian here: theguardian.com/society/2024…
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NEW @USFDA approval for #lungcancer. Yesterday, the FDA approved Alecensa (alectinib) for people with early-stage, #ALKpositive non-small cell lung cancer after a tumor resection. bit.ly/3JseLIg
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Did you know April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month? This year's theme is all about empowering young people around healthcare to help bridge the gap they often face in diagnosis and treatment. +
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ICYMI: Lung Cancer 360 is the IASLC's new online home for a wide range of learning activities and accreditation opportunities. Find out more in #ILCN: bit.ly/3xmxOAC #LCSM
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The National Lung Cancer Audit has found that the percentage of patients with lung cancer who are diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 of the disease has increased from 30.5% in 2021 to 33.8% in 2022. Read the full State of the Nation report here: buff.ly/3VNpG6B
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