Michaela Regan, EU Policy and Engagement Manager at Lung Cancer Europe, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Just over a month into my role at Lung Cancer Europe, it has been a period of intensive learning and reflection.
I’ve been engaging with a wide range of issues, from lung cancer prevention – including smoking and air pollution – to the current state of screening across the EU, and the importance of clear, measurable targets to support service improvement and system accountability.
What has been particularly striking is the extent to which lung cancer continues to lag behind other cancers across Europe, despite robust evidence that relatively cost‑effective, evidence‑based interventions, such as screening, could significantly improve early diagnosis, outcomes, and long‑term health system sustainability.
I am proud to be working in a role focused on ensuring lung cancer is appropriately prioritised at EU level and on contributing to policy‑relevant work that supports equitable access, consistent implementation, and meaningful improvements for people affected.
Through my role at Lung Cancer Europe, I am committed to helping build momentum for stronger, coordinated EU‑level action on lung cancer – particularly in the areas of prevention and screening – and I welcome engagement from those across health policy and advocacy who are working to translate evidence into effective, scalable action.”
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