Webinars


Explore our past webinars below. Our collection features online educational sessions and dialogues held as part of our Educational and Capacity Building Programme.

Throughout previous sessions, we have covered pertinent topics as highlighted by our members within the lung cancer advocacy community. Expert speakers have shared invaluable insights, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain knowledge directly from these discussions.

LuCE Dialogues have brought together advocates, physicians, industry representatives, regulators, and more. These dialogues facilitated discussions on meaningful topics in the lung cancer community, with live attendee interaction.

Highlights on lung cancer research

Thu Jul 4th, 2024

The primary aim of this session is to provide attendees with the latest updates on developments and research trends in lung cancer, enhancing their understanding of both current and emerging therapies.

The session was given by Benjamin Besse, MD, PhD, Professor of Medical Oncology at Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, France, and lung cancer specialist at Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif.

The session was held on 4th July 2024.

Real World Data in Lung Cancer Research

Mon Jul 1st, 2024

The primary aim of this session was to explore how real-world data can be utilized to enhance clinical practice and policy-making in lung cancer, emphasizing the importance of data in improving patient outcomes.

The session was be given by Eleni Kokkotou, MD, MSc, PhDc, Pulmonologist and TB Specialist at the Oncology Unit, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, "Sotiria" General Hospital, University of Athens

The session was held on 26th June 2024.

Coping with lung cancer diagnosis: Physical, social and emotional impact

Mon Sep 18th, 2023

Webinar on coping with lung cancer daignosis: physical, social and emotional impact.

Speaker:

– – Dr. Valeria Sebri, Doctor of Psychology at the Applied Research Unit of Health, Cognitive and Psychological Science, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia (IEO) in Milano

Coping with lung cancer: Sexuality and body image

Mon Jun 26th, 2023

Webinar on coping with lung cancer, sexuality and body image impact in people living with the disease.

Panelists:

– Fátima Castaño, psycho-oncologist and sexologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid and the Spanish Group of People Impacted by Lung Cancer (AEACaP)
– Merel Hennink, ROS1 lung cancer patient and patient advocate

Clinical Trials: benefits of research and investigation

Mon Mar 27th, 2023

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held an online session on clinical trials: benefits of research and investigation.

The session was given by Dr. Denis Lacombe, CEO and Iryna Shakhnenko, Patient Relationship Manager at the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC).

The webinar was held and recorded on 22nd March 2023

Prehab and rehab within the lung cancer journey

Mon Jan 16th, 2023

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a dialogue on prehab and rehab within the lung cancer journey. The dialogue was recorded on 10 January 2023.

Panellists:

– Dr. Mathew Evison, Consultant Chest Physician at Wythenshawe (güizensow) Hospital in Manchester University NHS Foundation
– Hilary Neal, Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester specialised in lung cancer and a member of Lung Cancer Nurses UK
– Grainee Sheill, Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at St James Hospital and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Exercise Oncology Research Group at Trinity College Dublin


The dialogue is mainly targeted for patient representatives, mainly patients and caregivers.

LuCE Webinar Dealing with side effects of lung cancer and treatment

Mon Oct 24th, 2022

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on how to deal with side effects of lung cancer and treatment.

The webinar was given by Jackie Fenemore, Chair of Lung Cancer Nurses UK and Merel Hennink, lung cancer patient and patient advocate at Longkanker Nederland.

The webinar was held and recorded on 18th October 2022

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What are the information needs on biomarker testing?

Mon Aug 29th, 2022

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a dialogue on what are the information needs on biomarker testing. The dialogue was recorded on 24th August 2022.

Panellists:

Amy Moore, VP, Global Engagement and Patient Partnerships of Lungevity

Karen Clayton. Lead Lung Clinical Nurse Specialist at East Cheshire NHS Trust, and vice chair of Lung Cancer Nurses UK

Fernanda Pautasso, Nurse Specialist at Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre in Brazil, Patient Navigator and Member of the University of Patients and Family Caregivers UPF

Nicole Wicki, Program Director at TheSynergist.org and member of the Operational Team of the FT3


The dialogue is mainly targeted for patient representatives, mainly patients and caregivers.

How to use LuCE reports and patient evidence to influence change

Mon Jul 25th, 2022

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a dialogue on how to use LuCE reports and patient evidence to influence change The dialogue was recorded on 14th July 2022.

Panellists:

Ananda Plate, Executive Director Patvocates Research
Tanja Spanic, President Of Europa Donna at Europa Donna The European Breast Cancer Coalition
Diego Villalón, Founder of Más Que Ideas Foundation

The dialogue is mainly targeted for patient representatives, mainly patients and caregivers.

ASCO 2022 highlights on early stage lung cancer management

Mon Jul 11th, 2022

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar ASCO 2022 highlights on early stage lung cancer management

The webinar was given by Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, Thoracic Oncologist focused on immunotherapy for lung cancer & immune toxicity. Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre Dublin and Adjunct Professor Johns Hopkins University

The webinar was held and recorded on 8th July 2022

Biomarker testing and onco-gene driven lung cancer

Mon Feb 14th, 2022

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar covering the basic concepts of biomarker testing and onco-gene driven lung cancer.

The webinar was given by Dr. Enriqueta Felip, Head of Lung Cancer Unit at the Oncology Deparment of Vall D'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona, Spain.

The webinar was held and recorded on 14th February 2022.

Treatment strategies and sequencing for people living with mutation positive lung cancer

Thu Oct 14th, 2021

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on treatment strategies and sequencing for people living with mutation positive lung cancer

The webinar was given by Professor Sanjay Popat FRCP PhD, Consultan Medical Oncologist, Royal Marsden Hospital and Professor of Thoracic Oncology, The Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK.

The webinar was held and recorded on 14th October 2020

Treatment strategies and sequencing for people living with wildtype (no mutation) lung cancer

Mon Oct 4th, 2021

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on current research lines in lung cancer.

The webinar was given by Dr. Tom Newson-Davies BSc MBBS PhD FRCP, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London, UK.

The webinar was held and recorded on 1st October 2021.

Strenghtening the Lung Cancer Patient Voice in Health Policy and Regulatory Decision

Mon Jul 5th, 2021

Current research lines in lung cancer

Fri Apr 30th, 2021

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on current research lines in lung cancer.

The webinar was given by Professor Simon Ekman, Senior Consultant and Associate Professor in Oncology
at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm in Sweden.

The webinar was held and recorded on 29th April 2021.

Introduction to IASLC S.T.A.R.S. – Supportive Training for Advocates in Research & Science

Thu Apr 22nd, 2021

Effective use of social media in patient organisations

Mon Mar 1st, 2021

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on effective use of social media in patient organisations

The webinar was given by Charles Bisaillon, CEO at Addexxo International and Communications Manager of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)

The webinar was held and recorded on 26th January 2021

Lung cancer molecular testing

Wed Dec 9th, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on lung cancer molecular testing

The webinar was given by Rolf A. Stahel, M.D., President ETOP Foundation,
President IBCSG Foundation
and Editor Cancer Treatment Reviews

The webinar was held and recorded on 8th December 2020

The role of radiotherapy in lung cancer management

Wed Nov 18th, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on the role of radiotherapy in lung cancer management.

The webinar was given by Virginia Ruiz Martin MD, Radiation Oncologist Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Hospital of Burgos, Spain.

The webinar was held and recorded on 17th November 2020

ESMO 2020 lung cancer highlights

Fri Oct 16th, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on ESMO 2020 lung cancer highlights

The webinar was given by Professor Sanjay Popat FRCP PhD, Consultan Medical Oncologist, Royal Marsden Hospital and Professor of Thoracic Oncology, The Institute of Cancer Research in London, UK.

The webinar was held and recorded on 16th October 2020

How drug prices are determined?

Fri Jul 3rd, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on what clinical trails are and they are conducted.

The webinar was given by Eric Low, owner and founder of Eric Low Consulting Ltd.

The webinar was held and recorded on 2nd July 2020.

What are clinical trials and how are they conducted?

Fri Jun 19th, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on what clinical trails are and they are conducted.

The webinar was given by Saskia Litière, Head of Statistics Department and Anastassia Negrouk, Head of Internacional Policy Department, at the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)

The webinar was held and recorded on 17th June 2020.

The European Medicines Agency and patient involvement in the drug approval process

Thu Feb 27th, 2020

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar covering the role of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and how patients and patients advocates can be involved in the drug approval process

The webinar was given by Kate Morgan, Head of Policy and Access of Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE)

The webinar was held and recorded on 26th February 2020.

Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

Fri Dec 13th, 2019

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar covering the basic concepts of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The webinar was given by Tanja Cufer, MD, PhD, Professor of Oncology at the Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.


The webinar was held and recorded on 12th December 2019.

LuCE Webinar "Advocating for access to treatments. What should we know?"

Wed Apr 5th, 2017

This webinar is aimed at organizations supporting lung cancer patients. Its purpose is to share information to engage at the national and European level, to reduce inequalities in treatment availability.

Speakers:
– Ananda Plate. CEO of Myeloma Patient Europe
– Tanja Cufer. Professor of Oncology. University Clinic Golnik. Medical Faculty Ljubljana
– Stefania Vallone. President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)

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Fri Sep 29th, 2023

Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) held a webinar on lung cancer screening covering the basic concepts around this topic as well as to analyse the current implementation programmes in Europe with the aim of achieving an earlier and more precise diagnosis leading to better outcomes for people living with the disease.

The webinar is intended for an audience of advocates, patients and caregivers. It will be given by Javier Zulueta, MD, head of the Pneumology Department, co-director, Lung Cancer Area, Clinica Universidad de Navarra in Spain.