LUNG Connect

05/02/2026

Lung Connect India Foundation successfully concluded its Special webinar titled
“Policy, Pollution and People: Strengthening Advocacy in Lung Health.”

The session sparked meaningful dialogue on the intersection of policy, air pollution, climate change, and lung health, reinforcing the urgent need for strong, patient-centred advocacy.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed panelists — Dr Urvashi, Dr Tanya, Dr Ken, Dr Yannick, Dr Akhil, Dr Nandini, and Dr Akhil — for lending their voices, expertise, and global perspectives to this critical conversation.

Together, we continue to advocate for cleaner air, informed policies, and healthier lungs for all. 💙

Watch here- https://www.youtube.com/live/wMr3pGm2QUk?si=rEMH_N3xsGtsRtdc

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day – Panel Reflections

Cancer Care in the Young & the Elderly
Moderated by Prof. Akhil Kapoor, Head of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Varanasi

Today’s discussion reinforced one message: age should guide care, not limit it. Cancer treatment must be tailored to life stage, goals, and overall health.

Key Points
- Geriatric Oncology Clinics are essential to assess fitness, nutrition, cognition, and social support before therapy.
- Treat by biological age, not chronological age.
- For young patients, fertility counselling before treatment is critical.
- Genetic testing helps personalize therapy and protect families through early screening.
- Psychosocial and financial support must be part of routine care.

Take Home
Personalized, compassionate, and multidisciplinary care should be the standard for every cancer patient—young or elderly.

Grateful to the panelists for an insightful conversation toward better, age-sensitive oncology care.

04/02/2026

🫁 From Shock to Strength | Every Breath Counts

A powerful glimpse from Every Breath Counts—our key highlight was a deeply moving patient panel discussion: “From Shock to Strength”.
By patients. For patients. 💙

Through honest stories, shared resilience, and lived experiences, this session truly reflected the spirit of patient-centred care and advocacy—where voices are heard, strength is shared, and hope is rebuilt together.

Because when patients lead the conversation, advocacy becomes real and care becomes compassionate.
Every voice matters. Every breath counts.

04/02/2026

🫁 Every Breath Counts | World Cancer Day 2026

Our Every Breath Counts event at MPMMCC, Varanasi has kickstarted beautifully this World Cancer Day, bringing together patients, caregivers, advocates, and clinicians with one shared purpose—stronger patient advocacy and people-centred lung cancer care.

04/02/2026

Join us for the webinar "Policy, Pollution and People: Strengthening Advocacy in Lung Health" today live at 8pm IST on our YouTube channel.

Watch here- https://www.youtube.com/

On World Cancer Day, join us for a powerful conversation on how climate change and air pollution are worsening lung cancer outcomes—and why advocacy matters now more than ever.

🫁 Policy, Pollution & People: Strengthening Advocacy for Lung Health
📅 Wednesday, 4th Feb 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM IST onwards

Bringing together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and global experts to share lived experiences, research insights, and actionable solutions for better lung health.

Let’s unite voices, break silos, and push for change—because lung health is a policy issue, a climate issue, and a people issue. 💙

▶️ Watch us LIVE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJl1Wy6VLs-RKDwB6se8Rg

04/02/2026

🧡 World Cancer Day | United by Unique

On this World Cancer Day, we stand together to put patients at the centre of cancer care. Patient advocacy goes beyond awareness—it amplifies lived experiences, strengthens support systems, and drives change toward equitable, compassionate care for all.

When patients and caregivers lead the conversation, awareness becomes action and voices become impact. Here, advocacy truly means by patients, for patients.
Because every voice matters and every breath counts.

🙏 Support patient advocacy. Make a difference today:
👉 Donate here: https://lungconnectindia.org/donation/

03/02/2026

A Vital Milestone for Patient Affordability in Union Budget 2026

It is heartening to see the reflect a deep commitment to by fully exempting 17 life-saving from basic customs duty. For patients across India, this policy shift is a major victory in the journey toward affordable treatment.

At (LCIF), we view this as a powerful validation of the ongoing dialogue between advocacy groups and policymakers. While this is a government decision, it is rewarding to see that the collective voice of our community—raised alongside our peer groups—is being heard.

Among the 17 drugs now made more accessible, several are critical for lung cancer patients, including:
ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: Ceritinib and Brigatinib
BRAF-Positive Lung Cancer: Dabrafenib and Trametinib
Advanced Immunotherapy: Ipilimumab, often used in combination with Nivolumab and Chemotherapy to improve survival outcomes.

This progress is a quiet reminder of why our matters. Knowing we have contributed a small but meaningful part in easing the financial burden on the families we serve gives us the strength to continue.

03/02/2026

We start World Cancer Day on a meaningful note.

Lung Connect India Foundation participated in the 7th Cancer Summit & Awards, with Ms. Vandana Mahajan, our Lead Counsellor, representing us in the Patient Policy Convergence panel discussion. She highlighted the critical importance of counselling and psychosocial support in lung cancer care. Together, we stand for stronger patient voices. 🎗️💙

02/02/2026

On World Cancer Day, join us for a powerful conversation on how climate change and air pollution are worsening lung cancer outcomes—and why advocacy matters now more than ever.

🫁 Policy, Pollution & People: Strengthening Advocacy for Lung Health
📅 Wednesday, 4th Feb 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM IST onwards

Bringing together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and global experts to share lived experiences, research insights, and actionable solutions for better lung health.

Let’s unite voices, break silos, and push for change—because lung health is a policy issue, a climate issue, and a people issue. 💙

▶️ Watch us LIVE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJl1Wy6VLs-RKDwB6se8Rg

01/02/2026

🫁 Every Breath Counts
This World Cancer Day | 4th February 2026 we stand together for lung cancer awareness, advocacy, and patient-centred care.

✨ World Cancer Day – Advocacy Special
An impactful on-ground event bringing clinicians, patient advocates, and survivors together to reinforce one powerful message: patient advocacy goes beyond awareness—it gives voice, dignity, and hope.

🎯 Key Highlight:
Patient Panel Discussion – by patients, for patients

📅 Wednesday, 4th February 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 MPMMCC Auditorium, Varanasi

Join us as we stand for every breath and work towards stronger support systems and better lung cancer care. 💙

31/01/2026

Highlights of our 168th Support Group Meeting- Gujarat Chapter

Watch here- https://youtube.com/live/nVJD92FvgeI?feature=share