Become a member

Lung Cancer Europe represents the voice of people affected by lung cancer at European level. We are a non-profit association bringing together organisations and individuals who share our commitment to improving lung cancer care and outcomes across Europe.

Through advocacy, collaboration and education, we work to ensure that the experiences and needs of people affected by lung cancer are heard and reflected in decisions about their care.

Our key objectives

1. Improve early diagnosis of lung cancer.

2. Strengthen our network and encourage collaboration between member organisations.

3. Advocate for equal access to lung cancer treatment and care across Europe.

4. Build the skills and capacity of lung cancer patient advocates.

5. Reduce the stigma associated with lung cancer.

Why become a member?​

As a member you can:

1. Join a European network of organisations and individuals working to improve lung cancer care.

2. Access educational resources, training and opportunities to develop advocacy skills.

3. Connect with other members, partners and stakeholders across Europe.

4. Use our evidence-based reports and position papers to support advocacy at national and European level.

5. Share your experience and expertise and contribute to our activities and projects.

Is my organisation eligible for Lung Cancer Europe membership?

Lung Cancer Europe offers three types of membership:

Full Membership

Full membership is open to non-profit organisations and groups specifically focused on lung cancer, including online groups, that support people in the WHO European Region.

Full members can:

1. Vote at the General Assembly

2. Nominate and elect members of the Executive Board.

3. Submit proposals for projects and activities to the Executive Board for consideration.

Associate Membership

Associate membership is open to non-profit organisations whose work includes lung cancer but is not exclusively focused on the disease.

Associate members can:

1. Attend the General Assembly, but do not have voting rights.

2. Submit proposals for projects and activities to the Executive Board for consideration.

Associate members cannot nominate or elect members of the Executive Board.

Individual Membership

Individual membership is open to people with an interest in lung cancer, including people living with lung cancer, caregivers, family members, patient advocates and healthcare professionals.

Individual members can:

1. Attend the General Assembly, but do not have voting rights.

2. Be nominated and elected to the Executive Board.

3. Submit proposals for projects and activities to the Executive Board for consideration.

There is a membership fee of 150€ per year for full members and 50€ per year for associate and individual members.
Further information on Lung Cancer Europe membership and its constitution can be consulted at the Articles of Association of Lung Cancer Europe

How to apply

To apply for membership, please complete the form below and select the membership type that applies to you.

Organisations applying for Full or Associate membership will be asked to provide information about their organisation and upload supporting documents, including an application letter, constitution or statutes, and official registration document. You can also upload your organisation's logo.

Individuals will be asked to provide their contact details and some information about their background, experience and interest in lung cancer.

What happens after you apply?

All applications are reviewed by the Lung Cancer Europe Board. This normally takes around 2–4 weeks.

We will contact you once a decision has been made. If your application is approved, we will provide details about paying your annual membership fee.

There is no payment required when submitting your application.

The personal information you provide in this form will be used to review and manage your membership application and, if your application is successful, to administer your membership.
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