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You can now register for the Fall Meeting of the Lung Cancer Study Group (GECP), which will take place on October 24th and 25th, 2025, at the Olissippo Oriente Hotel in Lisbon. Secure your place at this scientific meeting dedicated…
According to a recent report in Jornal Económico, between 2015 and 2024, extraordinary taxes applied to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, as well as taxes on sugary drinks and tobacco products, generated approximately 759 million euros for the sustainability…
As part of the presentation of the “Men’s Health” study, the Secretary of State for Health, Dr. Ana Povo, announced the launch of two pilot lung cancer screening projects. According to her, the goal is to evaluate the impact of…
5. Galician-Portuguese Conference on Lung Cancer will take place on June 25, 2025, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in a virtual format. With the theme “Post-ASCO Review and Controversies”, the event will bring together experts from Portugal and Galicia…
The Fall Meeting of the Lung Cancer Study Group (GECP) will take place on October 24 and 25, 2025, at the Olissippo Oriente Hotel in Lisbon. The first day, October 24, will be dedicated to the Scientific Writing Course, a…
Dr. Rui Caetano Oliveira, Technical Director of the Germano de Sousa Pathological Anatomy Center, was the speaker at the session “Rare Pleural Tumors”, where he discussed the main challenges faced by Pathological Anatomy professionals in diagnosing this type of tumor….
According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), lung cancer has once again confirmed its status as the most lethal tumour in Portugal, with a total of 4,490 deaths recorded in 2023, the highest number since at least 2002. The data…
The 2nd Walk in the Rhythm of Health was held on May 18th, on the coast of Vila Nova de Gaia. It was an incredible day with special moments, with everyone walking together towards health and well-being. We had more…
Dr. David Araújo, member of the Scientific Committee of the Lung Cancer Study Group (GECP), was on the Porto Canal program “Consultório” to promote the 2nd edition of the Walk in the Rhythm of Health, which will take place on…
On May 23rd, at 7 pm, the Webinar “Undressing cancer of complexes – a conversation about sexuality in Lung Cancer” will take place, via zoom. The webinar, promoted by the Lung Cancer Alliance, a partner entity of the Lung Cancer…
The “Roundtable 3: Malignant Mesothelioma” was moderated by several experts, including Dr. Fernando Martelo, a specialist in Thoracic Surgery, who discussed the challenges in treating this disease. The expert highlighted the complexity of malignant mesothelioma, since it does not depend…
The “Round Table 2: GECP Stories” was attended by several special guests, including Dr. Fernando Barata, a specialist in Pulmonology at ULS Coimbra. During his speech, Dr. Fernando Barata looked back on the last 25 years of the Lung Cancer…
