Global Advocacy Partners
Lung Cancer Alliance is proud to be a founding member of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC), formed in 2001 to bring worldwide attention to the public health challenge of lung cancer. Find out more about the GLCC.
The GLCC is the international "voice" of lung cancer patients. Established in 2001, the GLCC compromises 16 non-government patient organizations from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, UK and US.
Contact information for members of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition
The GLCC is committed to improving disease outcomes for all lung cancer patients and aims to address key under-recognized issues:
- place lung cancer on the global healthcare agenda
- change public perceptions and lessen the stigma of lung cancer
- empower lung cancer patients to take an active role in their care
- effect change in legislative or regulatory policies to optimise treatment and care
The GLCC's most recent meeting took place in August 2003 during the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Member organizations are presenting common messages during November and are working together throughout the year on lung cancer issues.
GLOBAL LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH NOVEMBER 2003
"NO ONE IN THE WORLD DESERVES LUNG CANCER"
Every 30 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world dies of lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women worldwide- causing more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined-and the incidence is increasing. Yet, even with its increasing global burden, lung cancer still fails to attract the attention and action it deserves from healthcare authorities, media and the public.
To build the profile of lung cancer and raise awareness about the disease, in 2001 the Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC) designated November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It has been observed in the U.S. since 1999.
What are the aims of global Lung Cancer Awareness Month?
The long term goal of Lung Cancer Awareness Month is to actively campaign for better outcomes for lung cancer patients and their families through:
- raising public awareness of lung cancer
- educating those at risk about symptoms and early presentation
- signposting sources of information and support
- placing lung cancer firmly on the agenda of healthcare authorities
Late stage diagnosis, poor survival outcomes and few treatment choices make lung cancer a particularly devastating and emotional disease for people to deal with. There are many negative perceptions and stigmas surrounding the disease, which indirectly impact on funding, resources and how individuals view the condition. Lung Cancer is an insidious and distressing disease for the patient, their family and friends and the GLCC want to get the message across to people in 2003, that no matter who you are, "No one in the world deserves lung cancer."
Past campaigns have innovatively targeted the general public, media and healthcare planners / politicians to deliver key messages about lung cancer awareness.
As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2003 the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) designated Monday, November 17, as International Lung Cancer Awareness Day.
Why do we need a Lung Cancer Awareness Month internationally?
Despite the number of lives it impacts, lung cancer has a relatively low profile. Support for global initiatives are needed to help bring about change and motivate people to come together to raise awareness and campaign for improvements for patients and their families.
Find out more about the GLCC.
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