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Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) is the voice of people living with lung cancer and their families with lung cancer at European level. As a members-based organization, LuCE provides a European platform for lung cancer patient advocacy associations and networks and supports the establishment of national lung cancer patient groups in those European countries where such groups do not yet exist.

Mission

LuCE is the voice of Europeans impacted by lung cancer.

We collaborate with members and other stakeholders to destigmatise the disease and ensure that those impacted by lung cancer get the care they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We empower members to ensure strong and effective lung cancer patient advocacy across Europe.

Vision

All Europeans impacted by lung cancer* will have equity in access to optimal care so that they have the best possible outcomes and quality of life.

*This includes patients, families and caregivers.

Values

  • As a community: 
    • We give priority to the needs and interests of people with lung cancer
    • We are passionate about working together to drive the changes needed to improve lung cancer outcomes and destigmatise the disease
    • Our solidarity creates a strong community that is committed to helping each other achieve our common goals
    • We seek to be as representative as possible of the European lung cancer patient community
  • As an organisation:
    • We believe its important to be ethical and always act with integrity
    • We take a professional approach so that we can be efficient and impactful in our activities
    • We show respect to our internal and external stakeholders
    • We are accountable for all that we do

Core Purpose

  • Represent the common interest of the European lung cancer patient community.
  • Strengthen the voice of the lung cancer patient community across all of Europe.
  • Address common problems by mobolising and leading collective action by LuCE members.
  • Amplify the patient voice by collaborating with all stakeholders with the power to improve the lives of people affected by lung cancer.

Key Challenges and Objectives

  • Increase access to early and accurate diagnosis of lung cancer in Europe.
  • Improve equity of access to optimal lung cancer treatments and care in Europe.
  • Strengthen the lung cancer patient voice in Europe.
  • Destigmatise the disease by changing the narrative around lung cancer.
  • Grow a strong and sustainable organisation.
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Membership

As a key stakeholder within the lung cancer community, Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) recognises the significance of building connections and engaging in networks for the benefit of people living with lung cancer. 

We are members of:

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Cooperation

We work in close cooperation with:

We also collaborate with these Horizon/IHI projects and consortiums:

 We cooperate with the following organisations, consortiums and initiatives:

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