2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P2.27. Everywhere Is Local: Applying Lessons from the Community to Areas across the Globe

P2.27. Everywhere Is Local: Applying Lessons from the Community to Areas across the Globe - PDF(Slides)

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The document discusses the lessons learned from the Alabama Lung Cancer Awareness, Screening, and Education (ALCASE) project and how they can be applied globally to address lung cancer disparities. Alabama has higher smoking rates, lung cancer incidence and mortality, and a disproportionately impacted Black population. The ALCASE project aimed to increase screening and awareness, expand access to quality healthcare, and provide financial assistance in primarily rural and African American counties. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project reached over 17,000 individuals through awareness efforts, engaged nearly 350 high-risk individuals, and screened 65 people. The project also tripled the goal of adding four screening centers. The document highlights eight lessons learned from ALCASE that can guide successful outreach, expansion, and project initiation in new regions or countries. These lessons include showing a commitment to the subject, conducting thorough research, reaching out to local partners, being realistic about expectations, adapting to challenges, assessing progress, and leaving a lasting impact on the community. The document emphasizes the importance of culturally competent collaborations to address lung cancer disparities globally, particularly in developing nations. The lessons from ALCASE can inform efforts to provide life-saving screening, education, psychosocial support, and quality care on a global scale.

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Maureen Rigney

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Speaker Maureen Rigney

Topic Patient Advocacy

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Alabama Lung Cancer Awareness

ALCASE project

lung cancer disparities

rural and African American counties

COVID-19 pandemic

awareness efforts

high-risk individuals

screening centers

lessons learned

culturally competent collaborations