Strengthening lung cancer screening in Europe: fostering participation, improving outcomes, and addressing health inequalities through collaborative initiatives in the SOLACE consortium
The Strengthening the Screening of Lung Cancer in Europe (SOLACE) initiative, supported by Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, is dedicated to advancing lung cancer screening. This initiative brings together the most extensive pan-European network of respiratory and radiology experts, involving 37 partners from 15 countries. SOLACE aims to enhance equitable access to lung cancer screening by developing targeted recruitment strategies for underrepresented and high-risk populations. Through comprehensive work packages, SOLACE integrates scientific research, pilot studies, and sustainability efforts to bolster regional and national screening efforts across EU member states. CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: The SOLACE project aims to facilitate the optimization and implementation of equitable lung cancer screening programs across the heterogeneous healthcare landscape in EU member states. KEY POINTS: The effectiveness of lung cancer screening is supported by both scientific evidence and now increasing legislative support. SOLACE aims to develop, test, and disseminate tools to facilitate the realization of lung cancer screening at both a national and regional level. Previously underrepresented populations in lung cancer screening will be targeted by tailored recruitment strategies. SOLACE forms the first pan-European network of experts poised to drive real-world implementation of lung cancer screening.
Authors
- Emily Nischwitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4786-248X)
- Miroslav Samaržija (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-9353)
- Helmut Prosch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6119-6364)
- Monika Hierath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9136-0105)
- Marie‐Pierre Revel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8213-7817)
- Ildikó Horváth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6891-1044)
- Martina Vašáková (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0424-9941)
- Pamela Zolda
- Joanna Chorostowska‐Wynimko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1743-2961)
- Torsten Gerriet Blum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1216-2157)
- Pippa Powell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1828-8332)
- Oyunbileg von Stackelberg
- Coline Mathonier
Institutions
- University of Debrecen (HU)
- University Hospital Centre Zagreb (HR)
- University of Zagreb (HR)
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- MSB Medical School Berlin (DE)
- Hôpital Cochin (FR)
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (FR)
- Helios Klinikum Emil von Behring (DE)
- German Center for Lung Research (DE)
- European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (AT)
- Thomayer University Hospital (CZ)
- Országos Korányi Tbc és Pulmonológiai Intézet (HU)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insights into Imaging
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-024-01814-5
- Citations
- 20
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.38
Funders
- Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
- National University of Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- University of Galway
- Ministry of Earth Sciences
- Universidad de Navarra
- Università degli Studi di Parma
- Radboud Universitair Medisch Centrum
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
- Debreceni Egyetem
- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
- Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation