Radiation therapy for Lung cancer
There are different treatment options for lung cancer depending on the type of cancer, the stage it’s and your overall health. Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy)…
Big Tobacco’s unethical plan to influence pharmacy through payment scheme
Lung Foundation Australia are urging pharmacists to not engage with the tobacco industry giant Philip Morris International (PMI) backed patient support scheme for nicotine vaping…
NEW REPORT IMPLORES GOVERNMENT TO BREATHE URGENT LIFE INTO LUNG CANCER REFORM
Generations of Australians could have the Albanese Government to thank if it steps up at this critical moment for those living with lung cancer by…
NOTICE TO MEMBERS CHANGE OF AUDITOR
Dear Members The Board of Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) would like to notify members that ASIC has consented to LFA changing its auditor. As a result…
Lung Foundation Australia ‘disappointed’ at the deferral of a decision on a program that would save 12,000 Australians’ lives in the first 10 years
Media Release The Australian Government’s Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) has disappointingly deferred a decision on enabling the evidenced lifesaving targeted lung cancer screening program. …
Inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day brings awareness to neglected disease
Lung Foundation Australia has partnered with international lung health organisations to support the Inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day, aimed at “Bringing the World together for Bronchiectasis”. The…
Lung Foundation Australia supports the national advice on e-cigarettes issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Based on in-depth evidence reviews and an extensive toxicology report, the advice states that all e-cigarette users are exposed to chemicals and toxins that have…
What is holistic care for PAH?
It’s a term you may have heard, but what does ‘holistic care’ for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) really mean? The PAH Patient Charter – a…
Airway clearance tips for bronchiectasis
We sat down with Associate Professor Lissa Spencer and Senior Physiotherapist Jack Reeves share their expert insights and knowledge on airway clearance tips for bronchiectasis.…
Pleurodesis surgery explained
What is pleurodesis? Pleurodesis refers to getting the ‘pleura’ – which is the lining of the lungs – to stick together. In the chest there…