Palliative care explained
Claire Mulvihill, Lung Foundation Australia, Lung Cancer Support Nurse Often when people hear the term ‘palliative care’, their first thought is end-of-life care, yet they…
Have the CHAT and stay well this winter
During winter you are more likely to have a flare-up of your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms. This is called an ‘exacerbation’. Every exacerbation…
Lung Health Awareness Month has moved!
As of 2018, Lung Foundation Australia will be holding our national Lung Health Awareness Month campaign in May rather than November. The move will allow…
Double award win for passionate lung cancer researcher
Dr Tan Nguyen has been recognised for his outstanding work in lung cancer research, receiving two grants, a Lung Foundation Australia Research Award and Premier’s…
Resignation of Lung Foundation Australia CEO
After 13 years at Lung Foundation Australia, including five years as CEO, Heather Allan is leaving Lung Foundation Australia. Heather will be taking a year…
Seniors urged not to ignore signs of lung cancer
Age no barrier to lung cancer survival but late diagnosis kills, says QLD study Australia’s older citizens are receiving a clear message from health professionals…
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes e-cigarettes inquiry recommendations
Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the precautionary approach outlined by a parliamentary committee’s recommendations for electronic cigarettes, following an inquiry into their use and marketing…
New drug listing treats non-small cell lung cancer
Lung Foundation Australia is pleased by the announcement that Atezolizumab will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) explained
COPD stands for ‘Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease’. It is a progressive disease of the lungs which means the symptoms are likely to get worse over…
Lighting the way to fund lung cancer research
As her body begins to resist treatment less than two years after her shock lung cancer diagnosis, Gold Coast mother-of-two, Evangeline Lim, is more determined…