Nick C Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Went to the 15th conference for the Early Lung Cancer Action Program. Go to the website to see all they do, I will not go into detail as they asked us not to speak about a few things until the New England Journal of Medicine comes out Thurs...but following that I will go into details about what I learned. But to summarize some generalities: There were many doctors trying to change the way at risk individuals are screened for Lung Cancer. The research is amazing. We heard from speakers who advocate for the approach I-ELCAP is working toward. They were from the Lung Cancer Aliance, the Flight Attendants who have been affected and of course the doctors doing the research. There is unfortunately a lot of Beaurocracy which keeps what they are working toward from becoming the standard protocol. I'll detail this later too. But I will respect the details of the meeting and wait to post more thoughts. But in advance of my posting late this week, PLEASE go to www.ielcap.org. Take a look. It's exciting stuff, and if this can get a foothold it may not STOP lung cancer, but more people will LIVE. I wish Mom were there. I will post details soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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