Lung Cancer Attracts Greater Stigma than Other Cancer Types in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Jess GodwardBenjamin C RiordanTaylor WinterJohn C AshtonJohn HunterDamian ScarfPublished in: Journal of oncology (2022)
The Health Research Council of New Zealand recently funded the very first trial of lung cancer screening in Aotearoa New Zealand. The current study suggests that addressing stigma will be essential for the success of such programs, with stigma likely influencing those who engage in such trials.