The Patient Advocates Committee ensures that the IASLC addresses the informational needs of the public, advocates and patients living with lung and thoracic cancers. This committee also comprehensively addresses the educational and related needs of the public as an important constituency in the work of the association. The IASLC, and this committee especially, works to ensure that the patient's voice and needs are not overshadowed by the science behind daily patient care.
Overview
The Patient Advocates Committee (PA) is a dedicated group of individuals committed to ensuring that the IASLC effectively addresses the informational needs of the public, advocates, and patients living with lung and thoracic cancers regarding issues of importance in thoracic oncology. The PA Committee works to address the direct impact research has on its beneficiaries; patients with lung cancer, and how they can support continued research to improve treatment options and availability. By actively advocating for patient perspectives, the PA Committee informs decision-making processes by the IASLC Board and other committees to ensure that the association's activities align with the needs of patients with lung cancer.
Chair of Committee
Shani Shilo
2023 to present