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SCXW108248964 BCX0\">For people who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW108248964 BCX0\">have to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">\u00a0undergo regular or ongoing treatment, the side effects can greatly impact their physical and emotion<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">al<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">\u00a0we<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">llbeing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108248964 BCX0\">\u00a0making it difficult to sustain regular employment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW108248964 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Finances ","text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0substantial\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">financial\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">burden<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australian\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">families<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who are impacted by a lung condition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2008<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0it was estimated that the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">individual cost of living with COPD in Australia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including the value of loss of wellness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0equalled\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$82,925 per person, per year [5]<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">financial<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0barrier of living with a lung condition can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roadblock for acces<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0treatment and care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through Lung Foundation Australia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0programs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, support services and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">advoc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">acy work<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">orking to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reduc<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">financial<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0burden on families<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and ensure every Australian impacted by lung disease or lung cancer has ac<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ess to the treatment, care and support they need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Consumers are at the heart of our advocacy program. Our community stand with us in all advocacy activities: meeting political representatives, participating in campaigns and developing policy positions and submissions for consideration by state, territory and federal governments. To find out more about Lung Foundation Australia&#8217;s recent advocacy activities and how you can get involved, follow the link below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"uk-button uk-button-brand-2 uk-button-large\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"Stigma  ","paragraph_text":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 in 3 Australians believe people living with lung cancer \u201conly have themselves to blame\u201d for their diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But we\u2019re changing the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disease and lung cancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are often\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">misunderstood,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tigma\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">associated with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these conditions\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has a devastating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0impact on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">access to treatment, support and care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tigma can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lead to a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delay\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in people\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">see<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">k<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dvice from a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0healthcare professional<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lead<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0delayed diagnosis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which can lead to poorer outcomes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stigma also has a distressing impact on the emotional wellbeing on people diagnosed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nobody should have to go through\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a diagnosis\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">alone,\u202fbut\u202fmany people living with lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">disease and lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cancer\u202fare made to feel they got what they\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">deserved,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand 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 ","paragraph_text":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 in 3 Australians believe people living with lung cancer \u201conly have themselves to blame\u201d for their diagnosis <\/span><\/b>[6]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But we\u2019re changing the conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disease and lung cancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are often\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">misunderstood,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tigma\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">associated with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these 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This<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lead<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0delayed diagnosis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which can lead to poorer outcomes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stigma also has a distressing impact on the emotional wellbeing on people diagnosed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nobody should have to go through\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a diagnosis\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">alone,\u202fbut\u202fmany people living with lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">disease and lung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cancer\u202fare made to feel they got what they\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">deserved,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand many\u202fdon\u2019t even\u202fconfide in their friends and family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":{"title":"Learn more about advocacy","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/","target":"_blank"},"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":5243,"id":5243,"title":"FFS_banners_blank_0004_5","filename":"FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","filesize":116727,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-foundation-australia\/ffs_banners_blank_0004_5\/","alt":"","author":"3","description":"","caption":"","name":"ffs_banners_blank_0004_5","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2,"date":"2019-03-28 22:38:45","modified":"2019-03-28 22:38:45","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1024,"height":683,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-768x512.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":512,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-1024x683.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":683,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","1536x1536-width":1024,"1536x1536-height":683,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","2048x2048-width":1024,"2048x2048-height":683,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","xxlarge-width":1024,"xxlarge-height":683,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","xlarge-width":1024,"xlarge-height":683,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-480x683.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":683,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/FFS_banners_blank_0004_5.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":400}},"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"cta_horizontal","heading":" The conversation is changing ","copy":"A 2019 survey revealed the number of people who would first ask if someone recently diagnosed with lung cancer was a smoker has fallen from 40% to 27% - a sizeable reduction in perception from just two years of strong campaigning from Lung Foundation Australia [7]. We will continue campaigning until the conversation has shifted completely for lung cancer and lung disease.  ","link":{"title":"Find out more","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/campaigns\/","target":""},"link_icon":"none","background":{"background_type":"Colour","image":false,"colour":"#f9f9f9","overlay":"None","repeat":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"lead_in_text","heading":"","copy":"\u201cLung cancer patients need the same investment in research and access to treatment and support as any other cancer. Seeing the positive changes being made through Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s advocacy and awareness initiatives, and supporting these in any way I can, gives me hope for the future.\u201d \u2013 Michel, lives with lung cancer.","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"Research","paragraph_text":"<p><strong>Research offers hope, whether for a cure or for an improvement in quality of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lung disease, including chronic respiratory conditions and lung cancer, affects millions of Australians. It is our nation\u2019s second leading cause of death [8], yet dedicated research into lung disease is grossly underfunded in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The prevalence of lung disease and its impact on Australians is devastating. We can change this \u2013 through research. By improving our understanding about the disease, we can develop tests, treatments and interventions that will improve the diagnosis, outcomes and quality of life for the millions of people affected by lung disease.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I dream of a world where there is equity in the way medical research is prioritised, where the journey is eased through new processes and support, where new discoveries and breakthroughs give people like me more valuable time with our loved ones.&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; Bill Van Nierop, lives with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.<\/p>\n","button_display_setting":true,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":{"title":"Find out more about our research program","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/research\/research-overview\/about\/","target":"_blank"},"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"Impact in Australia","paragraph_text":"<p><strong>Anyone can get lung disease. It affects men, women, children, smokers, ex-smokers and never smokers, all who are equally worthy of care and support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The economic burden of lung disease and lung cancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is not solely the individuals to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">carry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also impacts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0many areas\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">including\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the healthcare system, workforce and broader economy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">economic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0burden of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lung cancer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0alone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for new patients\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diagnosed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in 2018 is estimated to be $297.3 million in direct<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(treatment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, travel and out of hospital costs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and indirect costs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">absenteeism). It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">predicted, if left\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unaddressed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the economic burden of lung cancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Australia\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">could inflate to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$6.6 billion by 2028 [9]. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ddress<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the inequalities in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">funding is a priority to ultimately<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reduce the burden on the Australian healthcare system and economy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241494403 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241494403 BCX0\">To find out more about the burden of lung disease and lung cancer in Australia, download the National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":true,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":{"title":"Download the National Strategic Action Plan ","url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/national-strategic-action-plan-lung-conditions-in-australia\/","target":"_blank"},"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"helpful_links","heading":"How you can help","image_display_setting":false,"links_list":[{"image":false,"title":"Help find a cure  ","description":"<p>Your donation can help us understand the causes and future treatments of lung disease and lung cancer. 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Members of our Your Voice advocacy program receive ongoing training and support to engage in targeted campaign activities across our portfolio of activities in lung cancer and lung disease. 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The report outlines feasible and pragmatic recommendations that will lead to better outcomes for people living with lung cancer. <br>This report specifically looks at:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Burden and challenges of lung cancer in Australia<\/li><li>Economic costs of lung cancer in Australia<\/li><li>Recommendations and required action<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more about the advocacy work Lung Foundation Australia does visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Making Lung Cancer A Fair Fight: A Blueprint for Reform","post_excerpt":"Click here to access our report: Making Lung Cancer a Fair Fight: A Blueprint for Reform.  Find out about the issues individuals experience and solutions to the problems. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"making-lung-cancer-a-fair-fight-a-blueprint-for-reform","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-17 10:55:57","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-17 00:55:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=4215","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10845,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2020-09-30 16:57:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-30 06:57:49","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For Michel, research means being there for his daughters as a father and&nbsp;for their&nbsp;kids\u2019&nbsp;as a&nbsp;grandfather.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":5900,\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"className\":\"alignwide\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/story-card_Michel-Itel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5900 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michel was a fit and healthy 42-year-old when&nbsp;he was diagnosed with lung cancer&nbsp;in 2017.&nbsp;Each month, the loving father of two sits with his&nbsp;oncology team to hear his fate&nbsp;for the weeks ahead. Thanks to advancements&nbsp;in new treatments,&nbsp;the survival rate for Australia\u2019s deadliest cancer is improving and people like Michel&nbsp;have&nbsp;hope for&nbsp;more time to watch their children&nbsp;grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cResearch is the line between our reality and our dreams,&nbsp;they call it research, we call it&nbsp;hope.\u202fYou take away research, you take away our dreams and hopes, it's that simple.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For weeks, Michel carried the weight of his&nbsp;shocking diagnosis&nbsp;with the support of his wife, Jen. Michel\u2019s two beautiful daughters lost their Mum at a young age, so telling them that their Dad also had a terminal illness was heart-wrenching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThose were probably the hardest few weeks. No child should ever have to experience losing a parent at a young age. And unfortunately, my daughters will have to experience it twice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cBeing told that I had a tumour in my spine, that my spine was ready to collapse, and I could be paralysed from the chin down, even die, was very confronting. To then be told I have cancer of the lung knocked me out.&nbsp;I was shocked, it\u2019s the last thing you think you will hear. I wasn\u2019t aware you could get lung cancer without smoking.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michel\u2019s&nbsp;experience means&nbsp;he has&nbsp;an intimate understanding&nbsp;of the inequity&nbsp;of investment into research and access to treatment and support for people living with lung disease and lung cancer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:pullquote -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m fortunate that a lot of research has been done on the lung cancer mutation I have and there are medications available. I hope that I can continue to respond to the treatment that I\u2019m on, and that somewhere in the world, someone is coming up with\u00a0the next amazing medication\u00a0and there is hope again for the next journey for us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:pullquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For nearly two years, Michel has&nbsp;participated&nbsp;in a&nbsp;\u201cnext generation\u201d&nbsp;clinical trial \u2013 alternating two targeted treatments to confuse the cancer.&nbsp;Through&nbsp;research&nbsp;and trials, our understanding of lung cancer is being revolutionised,&nbsp;outcomes are&nbsp;improving,&nbsp;and&nbsp;there is hope for a brighter future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaPosition\":\"right\",\"mediaId\":10698,\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":54,\"className\":\"alignwide\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 54%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cEvery 28 days I see my oncology team, I do every test under the sun and we go&nbsp;\u2018righto you get another 28 tickets, let\u2019s go another 28 days\u2019. And every day it\u2019s reset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI love my daughters and just want to be there for them not only as a father, but their kids\u2019&nbsp;grandfather.&nbsp;I have made so many new friends around the world from my&nbsp;lung cancer, I not only want to see them survive this journey, but the new friends that join our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Michael_027-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10698 size-full\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI just want to live, I love my wife, my life and just want to enjoy and experience as many moments as I can for as long as I can with her.&nbsp;We need to find a way to really fight this.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Research saves lives and gives hope for a cure.<br><strong>Give hope. Give to research today<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#158c40\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#158c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":12521,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/stories\/ethans-story\/oyo200924_30-reasons_afaf-and-elizabeth_outro-thumbnail-small\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OYO200924_30-Reasons_Afaf-and-Elizabeth_Outro-Thumbnail-small-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12521 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>30 Reasons for Research<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In celebration of our 30th anniversary,&nbsp;we are highlighting 30 Reasons to donate to life-changing lung disease and lung cancer research.&nbsp;For the millions of Australians impacted by lung disease and lung cancer, research means more precious moments with loved ones, a chance to experience their&nbsp;next life milestone, and independence to do&nbsp;the&nbsp;day-to-day activities that many of us take for granted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/get-involved\/campaigns\/30-reasons-for-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>to find out more&nbsp;about the research being done courtesy of generous donations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->","post_title":"Michel\u2019s story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"michels-story-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-12-15 11:37:39","post_modified_gmt":"2022-12-15 01:37:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&#038;p=10845","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<h3>References<\/h3>\n<p>1 AIHW,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/australias-health\/australias-health-2016\/contents\/ill-health\">Australia&#8217;s health 2016<\/a> (2016)<br \/>\n2\u00a0Australian Bureau of Statistics \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/ausstats\/abs@.nsf\/Lookup\/by%20Subject\/3303.0~2016~Main%20Features~Australia%E2%80%99s%20leading%20causes%20of%20death,%202016~3\">Australia\u2019s leading causes of death<\/a>, (2016)<br \/>\n3\u00a0Lung Foundation Australia,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?search=National%20strategic%20action%20plan\">National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions<\/a> (2019)<br \/>\n4 Mental Health Foundation,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/a-to-z\/p\/physical-health-and-mental-health\">Physical health and mental health<\/a> (2016)<br \/>\n5 Access Economics,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rnig.org.au\/docs\/EconomicImpactofCOPDandCostEffectiveSolutions-226.pdf\">Economic impact of COPD and\u00a0cost effective\u00a0solutions<\/a> (2008)<br \/>\n6 Lung Foundation Australia,<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?search=2017%20annual%20report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2017 Lung Foundation Australia Annual Report<\/a> (2018)<br \/>\n<span class=\"text-reference\">7 Lung Foundation Australia, <em>\u00a0<\/em>(2016), <\/span>Improving outcomes for Australians with lung cancer: A Call to Action<br \/>\n8 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/ausstats\/abs@.nsf\/Lookup\/by%20Subject\/3303.0~2016~Main%20Features~Australia's%20leading%20causes%20of%20death,%202016~3\">Australian Bureau of Statistics \u2013 Australia\u2019s leading causes of death<\/a> (2016)<br \/>\n9 Lung Foundation Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?search=Making%20lung%20cancer%20a%20fair%20fight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Lung Cancer A Fair Fight: A Blueprint for Reform<\/a> 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