Why you should be at the UKLCC’s 20th Anniversary Conference

Twenty years ago, lung cancer care in the UK stood on vastly different ground. The challenges were immense, survival rates were stubbornly low, and the spotlight barely touched this 3rd most common cancer. But then came a movement—quiet at first, and then increasingly bold. The UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC) emerged, championing the cause with relentless determination.

Today, thanks in no small part to that vision, and the dedication and commitment of the whole lung cancer community, we can point to a measurable shift in research and treatment advances, greater political and policy focus and most recently the approval of targeted lung cancer screening in England – and now, Wales. Yet for all that’s been achieved, we cannot ignore the uncomfortable truth: lung cancer remains the UK’s biggest cancer killer. Significant disparities in care persist, and our survival outcomes still trail behind many of our international counterparts.

That’s why the UKLCC’s upcoming conference on 4th November 2025 at Mary Ward House, London, isn’t just a celebration—it’s a call to action. UK Lung Cancer: 20 Years On – What’s Next? promises to be more than a retrospective look at progress. It will be a staging ground for the next great leap in lung cancer care.

This is your chance, as someone at the heart of lung cancer delivery, to be part of the next chapter. Whether you’re an oncologist, radiologist, surgeon, respiratory physician, nurse specialist, decision-maker from a cancer alliance or ICB, or patient representative - your voice matters in shaping the future.

The programme is packed with content that speaks directly to the pressing issues we face today: genomic testing delays, rural health inequality, UK screening rollout, survivorship support, and more. Flash talks will provoke fresh thinking. Breakout sessions will spark new connections. And a keynote from the National Cancer Director. That’s one not to miss.

We need all hands-on deck—across disciplines, regions, and roles—because the next 20 years start now. Let’s make sure they count.

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