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  • As Air Quality Protections Weaken, Advocates Call on Healthcare Community to Consider Implications for Public Health, Patient Care

    As Air Quality Protections Weaken, Advocates Call on Healthcare Community to Consider Implications for Public Health, Patient Care

    By

    Joan H. Schiller, MD, FACP, et al.
    Global Initiatives

    Drs. Joan H. Schiller and Roselle de Guzman say championing public policies that prioritize clean air and incorporate environmental exposure histories into clinical care are the future of the field.


  • Tobacco Endgame: A Critical Frontier for Lung Cancer Prevention and Equity

    Tobacco Endgame: A Critical Frontier for Lung Cancer Prevention and Equity

    By

    Babalola Faseru, MBChB, MPH, CPH, CPAHA, FSRNT, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Lung Cancer Risk Reduction & Prevention, Tobacco Control & Smoking Cessation

    Drs. Babalola Faseru and Carolyn Dresler outline strategies to shift the paradigm from tobacco control to tobacco elimination, including expanded cessation and early-detection infrastructure.


  • Rescission of EPA Finding Prompts Concern About Impacts on Cancer Care

    Rescission of EPA Finding Prompts Concern About Impacts on Cancer Care

    By

    Taylor Fithian
    Global Initiatives, Lung Cancer Risk Reduction & Prevention

    Experts, including Dr. Joan H. Schiller, warn of devastating impacts to public health and the environment after the US government shuts down federal efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.


  • A Comprehensive Framework: Integrating Smoking Cessation into LCS

    A Comprehensive Framework: Integrating Smoking Cessation into LCS

    By

    Jacek Jassem, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Lung Cancer Screening, Tobacco Control & Smoking Cessation

    Experts outline how Poland aims to reduce lung cancer mortality while addressing one of the nation’s most persistent health challenges: tobacco dependence.


  • IASLC Spotlight: Global Policy and Partnerships Committee

    IASLC Spotlight: Global Policy and Partnerships Committee

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Global Initiatives, Names & News, Society News

    In a Q&A with ILCN, Dr. Gilberto de Lima Lopes, Committee Chair, details how the committee is working to address the most significant global challenges in lung cancer care.


  • Tobacco Control Policy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of India and South Africa

    Tobacco Control Policy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of India and South Africa

    By

    Surender Kashyap, MBBS, MD, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Tobacco Control & Smoking Cessation

    Drs. Surender Kashyap and Lekan Ayo-Yusuf discuss how stronger enforcement and collaboration are key to reducing the global burden of lung cancer in countries where tobacco-related deaths remain high.


  • Global Insights into Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening

    Global Insights into Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening

    By

    Rachael Murray, PhD, MS, BSc, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Names & News, Tobacco Control & Smoking Cessation

    Drs. Rachael Murray and Emma O’Dowd say despite increasing evidence that cessation efforts within screening programs are effective, a lack of clear guidance means this opportunity is often missed.


  • Up in the Air: A Patient’s Perspective on Navigating Lung Cancer Treatment During One of the Most Devastating Wildfires in US History

    Up in the Air: A Patient’s Perspective on Navigating Lung Cancer Treatment During One of the Most Devastating Wildfires in US History

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    Lynn Lieberman was already in a fight against lung cancer, but she faced a second battle when the Los Angeles wildfires spread throughout her community.


  • From Grief to Global Change: How the STARS Program Empowers Advocates to Drive Lung Cancer Research

    From Grief to Global Change: How the STARS Program Empowers Advocates to Drive Lung Cancer Research

    By

    IASLC Team
    Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    Discover how to turn your personal experience with lung cancer into meaningful change with the IASLC STARS program.


  • Picking Up the Pieces: The Impact of the Western US Wildfires on Cancer Care

    Picking Up the Pieces: The Impact of the Western US Wildfires on Cancer Care

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    Dr. Karen Reckamp discusses the challenges that both patients and oncologists in the Los Angeles area experienced during the devastating fires.