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GLENVIEW, Ill. – Globally, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide for both men and women. In 2020, there were 2.5 million new lung cancer cases globally and 1.80 million deaths.
In support of World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which Pan African Thoracic Society is a founding member, stresses the importance of awareness and understanding of lung cancer risk factors, as well as the importance of early detection through lung cancer screening.
While smoking is the single greatest risk factor for lung cancer, accounting for 85% of
Live Webinar: From Africa to Europe, Understanding the Spectrum and Treatable Traits of Paediatric Bronchiectasis
Join our joint PATS and ERS paediatric webinar on 10 November 2026 on the spectrum and treatable traits of paediatric bronchiectasis, from Africa to Europe.
