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    Forging alliances to combat lung cancer

    Raising awareness for the early detection of lung cancer

    5 min
    Kathrin Palder
    Published on 8. Mai 2023

    Eleanor, could you elaborate a bit on the background of the Lung Cancer Policy Network. Who is behind it, who founded it when and why?

    Eleanor Wheeler

    We hope the Network’s activity will ultimately lead to earlier detection of lung cancer and improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for those affected by lung cancer.

    Eleanor Wheeler, Associate Director of Research and Policy at The Health Policy Partnership

    Why is Siemens Healthineers a good fit as a partner?

    Lung cancer five year survival rate

    What does collaboration on the Network look like and what do you hope to achieve with the current workstreams?

    Lung Cancer Screening Stage Shift

    Could you shed some light on impactful past projects?

    What are the current challenges regarding lung cancer and how can a network like the LCPN help?

    Since members contribute completely voluntarily to the workstreams and projects, is motivation a challenge to keep things going?

    What is your hope for lung cancer patients around the world? Where do you see the world moving within the next, let’s say five years, and which role will the LCPN play?

    By Kathrin Palder

    Kathrin Palder is an editor at Siemens Healthineers.