1 August 2026
World Lung Cancer Day raises global awareness of lung cancer and highlights the importance of prevention, early detection and equitable access to care.
Radiology plays a central role throughout the lung cancer care pathway. Medical imaging is essential for detecting lung cancer at an early stage, supporting accurate diagnosis and staging, and helping guide treatment and follow-up.
This day also provides an opportunity to promote education, encourage appropriate lung cancer screening and support continued progress in research and patient care.
Education and Chest Imaging
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) continues to support radiologists through educational initiatives in chest imaging. Its ESOR Chest Imaging Foundation Course 2026 provides an introduction to chest imaging, covering common and clinically significant thoracic diseases.
The course includes practical approaches to pulmonary nodules, pleural disease, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis and fungal infections, combining expert-led lectures with case-based learning.
The Modern Radiology eBook also includes a dedicated chapter on chest imaging, offering accessible educational material supported by high-quality visuals and clinical cases. The eBook has been developed by more than 100 experts and has reached over 400,000 downloads.
Advancing Lung Cancer Screening in Europe
The SOLACE (Strengthening the Screening of Lung Cancer in Europe) project, funded through the EU4Health programme, focused on developing clear, practical guidance for implementing lung cancer screening programmes at national level.
Building on the foundations of SOLACE, the European Lung Cancer Screening Alliance (ELCSA) was launched by the ESR and the European Respiratory Society (ERS). The initiative aims to support the transition from pilot projects to sustainable, evidence-based national lung cancer screening programmes across the European Union, bringing together clinical societies, policymakers, patient advocates and researchers.
Raising Awareness Together
World Lung Cancer Day is an opportunity for the radiology community to contribute to the wider conversation around lung cancer by promoting prevention, early detection and access to appropriate screening.
Through education, collaboration and advances in medical imaging, radiology continues to make an important contribution to improving lung cancer care.
SEICAT joins the global effort to raise awareness of lung cancer and to highlight the essential role of imaging in prevention, early detection, diagnosis and patient management.
