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Lung Cancer Study Group

Interview Prof. Gabriela Fernandes – First Journal, SIC

World Lung Cancer Day was pointed out on August 1, and SIC was talking to Prof. Gabriela Fernandes, a member of the Drike Cancer Study Group (GECP), about the tracking programs that will start in Cascais and Porto. “This is…

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World Lung Cancer Day

On this World Lung Cancer Day, the Lung Cancer Study Group (GECP) shares a message that matters and concerns everyone. The symptoms of lung cancer remain underrecognized, and the numbers in Portugal remain alarming. It’s urgent to face the reality…

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RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH CANCER DISORDERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

The Health Information Group of the National Cancer Hub Portugal launches the second edition of the “Resource Guide for People with Cancer and Their Caregivers.” With nearly 3,000 downloads of the first edition, this digital guide continues to be a…

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Fall Meeting Registration

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…

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SUS EARNS R$759 MILLION IN 10 YEARS FROM FEES AND TAXES ALLOCATED TO THE HEALTH AREA

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…

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WE WILL RUN TWO LUNG CANCER SCREENING PILOTS

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…

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5. GALAXIAN-PORTUGUESE LUNG CANCER CONFERENCE

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…

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PROGRAM FALL MEETING

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…

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Interview with Dr. Rui Caetano Oliveira

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….

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Lung cancer deaths at 20-year high

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…

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