This launch event will be hosted by MEP István Ujhelyi (MEP Lung Health Group) and supported by the European Lung Foundation, European Patients´ Forum, the European Respiratory Society and the MEP Lung Health Group.

This report is a descriptive research analysis that explores the economic burden of lung cancer, as reported by people diagnosed with the disease and those in a caregiving capacity. Data collection was through a self-filled online survey (May 26th – July 5th, 2023). This survey was completed by 1,161 participants (834 people with lung cancer and 327 caregivers) across 28 European countries.

The event recording and a full copy of the report will be available HERE after the event.  

Agenda (CET time)

9.30 – Event Welcome

Dr. Anne-Marie Baird, President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)

9.31 – An EU perspective on lung cancer

Mr. István Ujhelyi, Member of the European Parliament and co-chair of the MEP Lung Health Group 

9.45 – Presentation of the 8th LuCE Report on “Financial impact of lung cancer: A European perspective” 

Dr. Anne-Marie Baird, President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)

10.00 – Advocacy perspective of the financial impact of lung cancer

Ms. Emma Andersson, Advocacy Specialist, Association of Cancer Patients (Finland)

10.15 – Patient perspective of the financial impact of lung cancer

Mr. Alexandre Brutti, Mon Réseau Cancer du Poumon (France)

10.25 – Caregiver perspective of the financial impact of lung cancer

Ms. Lydia Gil, Asociación Española de Afectados de Cáncer de Pulmón (Spain)

10.35 – Q&A

10.45 – Summary & Call to Action

Dr. Anne-Marie Baird, President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE)

11.00 – Meeting Close