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At last – a national targeted lung cancer screening programme for England

by Professor Robert Rintoul, Clinical Lead, UKLCC and Professor Mick Peake OBE, Chair, UKLCC

At last, England has a national lung cancer screening programme - officially announced by the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday (26th June 2023).1  

This is a…

Shelving the Ten-Year Cancer Plan is a Travesty

by Professor Robert Rintoul, Clinical Lead, UKLCC

Last March, on behalf of the UK’s lung cancer…

Why we need to bridge the gap in health inequalities in lung cancer

by By Professor Robert Rintoul, chair of the UKLCC’s clinical advisory group, and Professor of Thoracic Oncology, University of Cambridge.

The Covid-19 pandemic, together with the current cost of living crisis, have shone a…

Why we need a lung cancer screening programme announcement – urgently.

by Professor Robert Rintoul, clinical lead, UK Lung Cancer Coalition  

Lung cancer is a rapidly fatal disease and therefore early diagnosis is vital. 

Earlier this year, like many other organisations in the lung cancer space,…

National Lung Cancer Audit 2022 Report – Where do we go from here?

by Professor Robert Rintoul, Chair of the UKLCC Clinical Advisory Group

The National Lung Cancer Audit (NLCA) published its 2022 annual report last week (14th…

The Route Back to our 25 by 25 Ambition

by Professor Robert Rintoul, chair of the UKLCC’s clinical advisory group, and Professor of Thoracic Oncology, University of Cambridge

Prior to the pandemic, real progress was being made in raising five-year lung cancer survival rates in the UK. However, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on early diagnosis of lung cancer and…

Virtual Consultations in the Lung Cancer Pathway - what works for patients and healthcare professionals?

by Martin Grange – Chair, UKLCC

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare professionals across the NHS went to extraordinary lengths to keep patients as safe as possible. This was especially important in lung cancer, where…

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on lung cancer services

by Martin Grange – Chair, UK Lung Cancer Coalition / Professor Mick Peake OBE – outgoing Chair, Clinical Advisory Group / Dr Robert Rintoul – incoming Chair, Clinical Advisory Group

Whilst the overall outcomes for lung cancer across the world remain poor compared to many other cancers, and survival of patients in the UK has consistently been shown to be worse than in many…

Brave new world: your views on virtual consultations and lung cancer needed

by Martin Grange – Chair, UK Lung Cancer Coalition

Over the last six months the world has changed beyond recognition as people and organisations have adapted to lockdowns, social distancing and working remotely. The NHS has been remarkably adept…

Professor Mick Peake Awarded OBE

by Martin Grange – Chair, UK Lung Cancer Coalition / Dr Robert Rintoul – incoming Chair UKLCC Clinical Advisory Group

We are delighted and proud to announce that Professor Mick Peake has been awarded an OBE for his services to medicine in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Without a doubt, lung cancer…

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