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Every year, we commemorate Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November to increase shine a spotlight on the disease. Lung cancer is the 3rd most diagnosed cancer among men and women in Singapore, with more than 60% of lung cancer diagnosed at Stage IV. More non-smokers are getting lung cancer in the last decade and majority of females with lung cancer have not smoked before. Lung cancer typically has no symptoms until the advanced stages and is hence often not detected until late.

In collaboration with our SingHealth partners and other institutions from Singapore Cancer Society and Singapore Thoracic Society, Lung Cancer Education and Advocacy for Patients (LEAP) have planned a great line-up of activities to raise awareness on lung cancer this November. Show your support for lung cancer survivors by sharing a white ribbon, donating to support lung cancer care, or spreading the message about early detection of lung cancer.

For registration and more information on lung cancer, visit Events - LCCS and https://www.nccs.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/lung-cancer or email us at [email protected].

The White Ribbon Project

The White Ribbon Project is an international movement to raise awareness for lung cancer.

The campaign was first started in 2011 by patient advocates in America. The movement then spread to other countries such as the Philippines, the Netherlands and Germany. These ribbons are made by volunteers and distributed to patients, caregivers, healthcare workers etc., basically anyone that lung cancer touches. These ribbons will also be signed by different members of the team as a pledge of support to the patients and became an avenue for patients and healthcare workers alike to share their stories with lung cancer.

The White Ribbon Project in Singapore

In Singapore, Lung Cancer Education and Advocacy for Patients (LEAP) spearheaded The White Ribbon Project in 2023. It is a powerful symbol of support for lung cancer awareness, that unites all involved the fight against lung cancer. As part of the White Ribbon Project in Singapore, the LEAP lung cancer support group was started in April 2023, providing a safe space for survivors and caregivers to support each other.

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, many individuals and organizations worldwide wear white ribbons to demonstrate solidarity, raise awareness, and honor those affected by lung cancer. It serves as a visual reminder to encourage conversations about prevention, early detection, and the overall impact of lung cancer on individuals and their families. Ribbons are also given to members of the LEAP lung cancer support group, as a show of support – that they are not alone.

Donate to Lung Cancer

We hope you can support The White Ribbon Project by donating and wearing a white ribbon to support our fight to prevent, and against lung cancer.

Funds raised will be used to support lung cancer initiatives and further research in the lung cancer field. Your support drives research, expands knowledge, and advances care for those with an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Join the movement for Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Wear a white ribbon or sign on it, share knowledge about risk factors, and support those facing the challenges of lung cancer. Let's unite in fostering awareness, early detection, and compassion for everyone affected.

Together, we can make a difference. #LungCancerAwareness

Lung cancer screening (SOLSTICE study)

Lung cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer across the globe. According to the Singapore Cancer Registry Report 2021, lung cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women in Singapore, with more than 60% of lung cancer diagnosed at Stage IV between 2018 and 2021. It has the highest cancer mortality rate among Singaporean men and the third highest cancer mortality rate among Singaporean women. Specifically, more non-smokers are getting lung cancer in the last decade and majority of females with lung cancer have not smoked before. Lung cancer typically has no symptoms until the advanced stages and is hence often not detected until late.

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening of lung cancer is intensively being studied and implemented internationally as means to detect lung cancer early. The first local lung cancer screening study, SingapOre Lung cancer Screening Through Integrating CT with other biomarkErs (SOLSTICE) is ongoing. It is recruiting both smoking and at-risk non-smoking participants. For more information about the study, visit: lccs.com.sg/about-solstice.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

- Benjamin Franklin

If you have questions pertaining the study, please email to [email protected].

Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023