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It is also Australia\u2019s biggest cancer killer, <strong>killing one Australian every hour, which is more Australians than Breast, Prostate and Ovarian cancers combined.<\/strong> Despite this<strong>, less than five cents of every research dollar<\/strong> is currently invested in potentially life-saving research, \u201cMs Allan said.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cThis level of funding for lung cancer research is woeful.\u00a0 We know that research improves outcomes.\u00a0 We have seen survival rates for other cancers such as breast improve dramatically in the past 25 years through sustained investment in focused research.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cResearch offers hope and undisputed benefits for people with cancer \u2013 This Senate Committee finding is a positive statement for all low survival cancers and a testament to the stories of the families and people involved in the Enquiry.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cIt is our hope that the Federal Government is able to move forward with this recommendation as soon as possible \u2013 there are 34 people being diagnosed with lung cancer every day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Alexandra Golledge, a 36 year-old never-smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012, <\/strong>is a living, breathing example of research and its benefits.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cI am one of a small percentage of lung cancer patients whose cancer has a rare mutation known as ALK+ (anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive),\u201d Ms Golledge said.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cThis means that I have available to me a targeted therapy in the form of a tablet that attacks only the cancer cells; unlike chemotherapy that destroys both healthy and cancerous cells alike. While not providing a cure, targeted therapies offer both time and quality of life, two commodities that are indescribably precious.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u201cI live with hope that more research will be undertaken into new treatments that will extend my life longer than expected, and bring hope to many more lung cancer patients who currently don\u2019t have a lot of treatment options available to them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>You can view the Senate Enquiry report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.gov.au\/Parliamentary_Business\/Committees\/Senate\/Funding_for_Research_into_Cancers\/FundingResearchCancers\/Report\">here.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Lung Foundation Australia offers a range of resource and support services to people living with lung cancer. For more information, please contact <strong>1800 654 301 or visit lungfoundation.com.au<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\">Lung cancer facts<\/h3>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left\">\r\n \t<li>Lung cancer is Australia\u2019s biggest cancer killer yet it receives less research and clinical trial funding than other cancers.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>During 2009-2011, lung cancer was responsible for three times as many deaths as breast cancer and received one-fifth the amount of research funding.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>While the biggest risk factor for lung cancer is exposure to tobacco smoke, one in three women and one in ten men diagnosed with lung cancer will have never smoked and this proportion has increased over time. Occupational exposure is estimated to contribute to 29% of lung cancer in men and 5.3% in women.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The link between lung cancer and tobacco smoking, including public health campaigns to discourage smoking, has led to negative associations and attitudes about lung cancer and towards people with the disease.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In a global survey conducted in 15 countries, Australians had the least sympathy for someone diagnosed with lung cancer, compared with other cancers, based on its association with tobacco smoking.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Patients with lung cancer report feelings of guilt and shame, contributing to a sense that they are somehow less worthy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discrimination or the fear of discrimination leads to feeling alienated, fearful or undeserving and the fear that symptoms might not be taken seriously leads to delays in seeking diagnosis and treatment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Reference:\u00a0 <\/strong>Lung Foundation Australia, <em>Improving outcomes for Australians with lung cancer: A Call to Action <\/em>(2016) <a href=\"http:\/\/link.email.dynect.net\/link.php?DynEngagement=true&amp;H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH78%2B4Cv4bJba22ets541WWbIcQpKO%2FXF57srNVAsTRVF5G7%2BVu1dRZAUByRbxW7Xo02WkBf8duJY&amp;G=0&amp;R=http%3A%2F%2Flungfoundation.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2FLFA-improving-outcomes-report-0816-proof10.pdf&amp;I=20171129233633.0000004b4dd6%40mail6-51-ussnn1&amp;X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjVhMWY0NDZiNzU1MGVhNWM1ZWI0OTFjYzs%3D&amp;S=AHl5Q35QGRvgG6juXsrFjrzge5OPojPECMrTwDF8aTM\">https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFA-improving-outcomes-report-0816-proof10.pdf<\/a><\/p>","post_title":"A breath of hope for lung cancer patients","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"a-breath-of-hope-for-lung-cancer-patients","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-10-11 14:11:57","post_modified_gmt":"2018-10-11 04:11:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&#038;p=837","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1837,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-04-18 09:45:36","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-17 23:45:36","post_content":"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 Award for Health and Medical Research, to continue his work at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.\n\nThe Lung Foundation Australia Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Grant in Aid was awarded to Dr Nguyen to support his research into the development of new lung cancer treatments through his exploration of the relatively unknown protein called SIDT2.\n\n\u201cDuring my PhD I discovered that SIDT2 was important for the immune response during viral infection - it worked to warn uninfected cells of incoming infection so they are better prepared to fight off the infection,\u201d Dr Nguyen said.\n\n\u201cIf we can determine how SIDT2 is co-opted by cancers to promote tumour growth, I hope that this knowledge will one day inform the development of new therapeutic strategies targeting SIDT2 to treat patients with lung cancer.\n\n\u201cObtaining funding is a constant stress for many researchers in Australia. The generosity of Lung Foundation Australia and its donors has allowed me to focus on my research and the opportunity to make new discoveries.\u201d\n\n<strong>Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s Research Awards Program<\/strong> supports research into the cause, treatment and cure of all lung conditions. Lung Foundation Australia has announced new research award funding to a total of $900,000 over the life of the awards.\u00a0 Of this, $450,000 is supporting lung cancer research.\n\nLung Foundation Australia CEO Heather Allan said supporting bright and aspiring researchers is a critical priority in the search for better treatment and hopefully a cure for lung cancer.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately research funding into lung cancer is disproportionately low compared to its burden, receiving less than 5 cents of every tumour specific dollar<sup>1<\/sup>,\u201d Mrs Allan said.\n\n\u201cSupporting research like Dr Nguyen\u2019s offers hope and undisputed benefits for people living with lung cancer.\u201d\n\nDr Nguyen was also one of five of Victoria's most talented health and medical researchers in the early stages of their careers recognised for their pioneering breakthroughs that are improving care and changing lives. Minister for Health, The Hon. Jill Hennessy MP presented Dr Nguyen with the Basic Science Researcher Award at the prestigious 2018 Premier's Awards for Health and Medical Research.\n\nWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research director Professor Doug Hilton congratulated Dr Nguyen on his well-deserved recognition.\n\n\u201cWe are proud to support Dr Nguyen\u2019s work and are excited to see the results of his continued research,\u201d Professor Hilton said.\n\n<strong>Reference:<\/strong>\n\n<sup>1<\/sup> Lung Foundation Australia, Improving outcomes for Australians with lung cancer: A Call to Action (2016)\n<h3>For media enquiries please contact:<\/h3>\n<strong>Danielle Aami, Senior Manager \u2013 Marketing and Communications\n<\/strong>07 3251 3643 or 0421 157 860\n<a href=\"mailto:danielle@lungfoundation.com.au\">danielle@lungfoundation.com.au<\/a>\n\n<strong>Paxton Roth, Media and Communications Coordinator\n<\/strong>07 3261 3654\n<a href=\"mailto:paxtonr@lungfoundation.com.au\">paxtonr@lungfoundation.com.au<\/a>","post_title":"Double award win for passionate lung cancer researcher","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"double-award-win-for-passionate-lung-cancer-researcher","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-09-01 09:08:13","post_modified_gmt":"2021-08-31 23:08:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1837","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":700,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-11 15:00:45","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-11 05:00:45","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the Understanding, Managing and Living series on Lung Cancer we delve into all aspects Lung Cancer. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join us for our 19th episode to learn more about clinical trials and their role in current and future treatments. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For information about Lung Cancer visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/conditions\/lung-cancer\/overview\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For information and support and access to our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Lung Cancer Support Nurse<\/a> contact our Information and Support Centre on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Clinical trials and new treatments","post_excerpt":"In our 19th episode of our Understanding, Managing, Living with Lung Cancer series we discuss clinical trials and their role in Lung Cancer treatment and the future of treatment. \n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"lung-cancer-understanding-managing-living-clinical-trials-and-new-treatments","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-16 14:57:06","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-16 04:57:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=700","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"quote","quote":"\u201cMy treatment now is via a type of chemotherapy called targeted therapies. These drugs target specific genetic mutations that can underlie a particular cancer. Not everyone has them. I started a clinical trial two and a half years ago and I responded very well with quick improvement. It doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m cured. These targeted therapies inevitably stop working due to resistance, however I\u2019m hoping that won\u2019t happen for a while, and then there may be a new treatment available.\u201d ","name_and_reference":"Marilyn, lives with lung cancer. 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