Centre for Cross Border Cooperation’s Post

We are leading the charge in the fight against lung cancer, thanks to a new cross-border project aimed at establishing screening programmes across the island of Ireland. The LUNG SHOT project will bring leading experts and key stakeholders in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland together to collaborate on tackling the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Northern Ireland and the third most common cancer in the Republic of Ireland. Despite growing evidence that early detection through screening can significantly reduce mortality, neither region have yet funded a formal lung cancer screening programme. This will make the new programmes the first of their kind on the island of Ireland. “This project is incredibly significant as it will enable us to link with patient advocacy groups and community partnerships to ensure that the screening programmes are tailored to local needs, while benefiting from international expertise and best practices. “The findings will provide vital insights into how lung cancer screening can be integrated into existing healthcare systems, with the potential to save lives by detecting cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.” (Dr Ethna McFerran, lead investigator from the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences). Find out more: https://ow.ly/yJXZ50Uhv3k #LoveQUBResearch #LungCancer #CancerResearch #EarlyDetection