GLCC (@globalungcancer) 's Twitter Profile
GLCC

@globalungcancer

The GLCC is the international 'voice' of people with lung cancer. Established in 2001, we now comprise 43 non-government patient organisations world-wide.

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Lung Cancer Europe (@lungcancereu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, 4 #lungcancer advocates from LuCE member organisations took part in WECAN Academy 2025 - a European training programme for cancer advocacy. From HTA to clinical trials to the lived reality of pushing for better access, it was a full-on few days of learning,

Last week, 4 #lungcancer advocates from LuCE member organisations took part in  WECAN Academy 2025 - a European training programme for cancer advocacy.

From HTA to clinical trials to the lived reality of pushing for better access, it was a full-on few days of learning,
Lung Connect India (@lungconnectin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

IT IS OKAY NOT TO BE POSITIVE ALWAYS! Toxic positivity can make lung cancer patients feel unheard and invalidated, as it pushes them to "stay positive" even when they're struggling. It's important to acknowledge their pain and emotions instead of dismissing them with forced

IT IS OKAY NOT TO BE POSITIVE ALWAYS!

Toxic positivity can make lung cancer patients feel unheard and invalidated, as it pushes them to "stay positive" even when they're struggling. It's important to acknowledge their pain and emotions instead of dismissing them with forced
Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (@contracanceres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

La primera señal del melanoma es un cambio en el tamaño, forma, color, o sensación de un lunar existente. contraelcancer.es/es/todo-sobre-…

La primera señal del melanoma es un cambio en el   tamaño, forma, color, o sensación de un lunar existente.   contraelcancer.es/es/todo-sobre-…
Prevent Cancer Foundation (@preventcancer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This article does a great job of exposing what few people know: There’s a link between grilling and cancer! But what it doesn’t mention is that there are tricks to enjoying grilled food more healthfully. Here's a thread of steps for a healthier cookout:

Lung Connect India (@lungconnectin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are a dedicated forum for lung cancer patients and caregivers, working tirelessly to spread authentic and reliable information about lung cancer. As part of our advocacy efforts, we organize 4 support group meetings every month—a safe space to connect, learn, and grow stronger

We are a dedicated forum for lung cancer patients and caregivers, working tirelessly to spread authentic and reliable information about lung cancer. As part of our advocacy efforts, we organize 4 support group meetings every month—a safe space to connect, learn, and grow stronger
EGFR Positive Lung Cancer UK (@egfruk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕 Nature study on #lungcancer in never-smokers challenges long-held assumptions. ✅ Air pollution linked to key mutations ✅ EGFR most common in East Asia ❌ Secondhand smoke not a major factor - minimal genomic impact 68% of our EGFR+ UK members (2024 data) are never-smokers

🆕 Nature study on #lungcancer in never-smokers challenges long-held assumptions.

✅ Air pollution linked to key mutations
✅ EGFR most common in East Asia
❌ Secondhand smoke not a major factor - minimal genomic impact

68% of our EGFR+ UK members (2024 data) are never-smokers
Lung Cancer Europe (@lungcancereu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

People with #lungcancer & low BMI are more likely to develop brain metastases - a link not seen in other cancers. New open access study in Nature Communications, July 2025. Researchers suggest it’s driven by brain signalling changes, not just weight loss. 🔗

People with #lungcancer & low BMI are more likely to develop brain metastases - a link not seen in other cancers.

New open access study in Nature Communications, July 2025.

Researchers suggest it’s driven by brain signalling changes, not just weight loss.

🔗
FairLife Lung Cancer Care (@fairlifelcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎥 ΟγκοΝόησις | Webinar 18/6/25 👥 1.674 συμμετοχές | 10 ομιλητές 📚 Εκπαίδευση – Πρόληψη – Υποστήριξη #FairLifeLCC #ΟγκοΝόησις #Webinar #Νοσηλευτές #Ογκολογία #Εκπαίδευση #Πρόληψη #ΨυχοκοινωνικήΥποστήριξη #EONS #ΕΠΕ #ΕΟΠΕ #ΊδρυμαΛάτση #ΕΣΝΕ

Lung Connect India (@lungconnectin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎥 My Story, My Hope – A powerful new video series by Lung Connect India Foundation! Each month, we’ll feature voices from across the lung cancer care community—patients, doctors, caregivers, and more—sharing their unique journeys and experiences. We’re proud to launch the

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation (@roy_castle_lung) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge thanks to Yvonne Diaz for co-hosting our Talk of Hope podcast on liquid biopsy 💙 Diagnosed with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer in 2021, a liquid biopsy helped Yvonne start treatment sooner. 🎧 Hear her story: roycastle.org/our-support/po… #LungCancer #LiquidBiopsy

Huge thanks to <a href="/Yvonne_Diaz_/">Yvonne Diaz</a> for co-hosting our Talk of Hope podcast on liquid biopsy 💙

Diagnosed with stage 4 ALK+ lung cancer in 2021, a liquid biopsy helped Yvonne start treatment sooner.

🎧 Hear her story: roycastle.org/our-support/po… #LungCancer #LiquidBiopsy
IASLC (@iaslc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.AnnabelleGurwitch highlights the financial burden US patients face accessing targeted therapies, which are often driven by pharmacy benefit practices. 🔗 Full article in #ILCN: bit.ly/4ltwTlK #LCSM #PatientAdvocacy #IASLC

Lung Cancer Policy Network (@lungpolicy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When lung cancer is detected earlier, more treatment options are available that provide better outcomes. Discover our toolbox for change, which presents strategies policymakers can use to prioritise earlier detection. #LCSM lungcancerpolicynetwork.com/work/earlier-d…

Lung Cancer Europe (@lungcancereu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New study out today uses RNA & protein data to match #LungCancer tumours to personalised ADC treatments, targeting CEA & TACSTD2. For people with NSCLC - esp. those not responding to chemo (20-30% rate, Lancet Oncology 2022) - this could mean effective, tailored therapies, fewer

KORINA PATELI-BELL (@korinapateli) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Still moved by this moment. Over 1,200 joined our #webinar for our free psychological program #Breath This year, my 17year old son Eric spoke publicly about losing his father. With courage, he gave voice to silent grief. Every breath we give… matters. FairLife Lung Cancer Care

Still moved by this moment.
Over 1,200 joined our #webinar for our free psychological program #Breath
This year, my 17year old son Eric spoke publicly about losing his father.
With courage, he gave voice to silent grief.
Every breath we give… matters.
<a href="/fairlifelcc/">FairLife Lung Cancer Care</a>
Lung Connect India (@lungconnectin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the Ranchi Cancer Summit held yesterday, an important step was taken toward better and fairer cancer care in India. Focused on the theme “Access to Equitable and Comprehensive Treatment and Care – Call to Action,” the event brought together #oncologists, #patients,

At the Ranchi Cancer Summit held yesterday, an important step was taken toward better and fairer cancer care in India. Focused on the theme “Access to Equitable and Comprehensive Treatment and Care – Call to Action,” the event brought together #oncologists, #patients,
Lung Cancer Policy Network (@lungpolicy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Patient navigators help address people’s unmet needs, support timely care and promote a person-centred approach, but their potential is yet to be fully realised. Learn about optimising patient navigation for lung cancer in our recent report. #LCSM lungcancerpolicynetwork.com/new-report-out…

International Lung Cancer Summit (@lungsummit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking at the latest data from ASCO for SCLC, why does the OS benefit seem stronger than PFS? Is there a real plateau in the data? And how should we interpret non-significant subgroups? Watch the answers from Solange Peters, Giannis Mountzios & Jacob sands and the full recording 📊

GO2 for Lung Cancer (@go2forlungcancr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Were you or someone you know diagnosed with lung cancer before age 50? Your story can help researchers understand why younger adults are getting this disease. Help us find answers! Learn more today.   bit.ly/41rqHE0

Were you or someone you know diagnosed with lung cancer before age 50? Your story can help researchers understand why younger adults are getting this disease. Help us find answers! Learn more today.   

bit.ly/41rqHE0