The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Podcast

About The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Podcast

The ALCSI Podcast is an program of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative to educate the public on lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Large clinical trials have shown that lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduces lung cancer mortality by up to 33%. In fact, if every high-risk American were to get screened right now, more than 30,000 lives could be saved this year alone. However, less than 5% of high-risk Americans are currently getting screened. Visit https://www.alcsi.org/ to learn more.

Publisher

American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2022

Latest episode

21 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Ask an Advocate Mini-Series: Jack Owens on Biking Across the U.S. for Lung Cancer (Part 2 of 2)

   In this episode, we have the great honor and privilege of talking with Jack Owens. Jack Owens is a rising junior at the University of Notre Dame and is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is studying business analytics, finance, and computing and digital technologies, and serves as Vice President of Business Development for the Jubilee Initiative for Financial Inclusion, a student-run nonprofit focused on economic justice. Jack has been a dedicated supporter of Ride Hard Breathe Easy since 2017, playing a key role in communications with partners, sponsors, and donors. He is currently riding across the country, a 3,600-mile journey in memory of his grandmother, raising funds and awareness for lung cancer patients. Each day of the ride is dedicated to someone impacted by the disease, making the journey deeply personal and purposeful. This is part two of a two-part miniseries, where we speak with Jack Owens and his uncle, John Matthews, about their journeys with Ride Hard Breathe Easy. Your podcast hosts are Sam Schwartz, Pranav Mandyam, Jacob Rashap, and Priyanka Senthil. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Large clinical trials have shown that lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduces lung cancer mortality by up to 33%. In fact, if every high-risk American were to get screened right now, thousands of lives could be saved this year alone. However, less than 20% of high-risk Americans are currently getting screened. Visit our website at https://www.alcsi.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhuUG5UNzZOVTlIWDlLSVYxYWlsNHY3WmRqd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNU1jOXpPS0M5cDlwaWNlS0tiMDdWOUNYZUVrNHFwNDBwd2VEdTVwXzM3Y1VrX1JiQ05iWFhqWWIwUW9jMkRiWnE0cmZfTTAwc1hXanlDenVsRmo5WUJOc3E1VXNlUG5RblJsVTVYZHB5NnlIUENHbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alcsi.org%2F&v=HbrPecK7lMY) for free educational resources and webinars on lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Email: info@alcsi.org Twitter: @AmLungCSI Instagram: @amlungcsi

2. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Ask an Advocate Mini-Series: John Matthews on his Nonprofit: Ride Hard Breathe Easy (Part 1 of 2)

   In this episode, we have the great honor and privilege of talking with Mr. John Matthews. John is the founder of Ride Hard Breathe Easy; a nonprofit organization committed to supporting lung cancer patients and advancing awareness and care. Motivated by the loss of his mother to lung cancer, John turned his grief into action by launching a cross-country bike ride that has since grown into a national movement. Ride Hard Breathe Easy now partners with seven cancer centers across the country, has supported more than 2,500 patients, and raised over $1 million for lung cancer care Initiatives. In addition to his advocacy work, John teaches public speaking and speechwriting at Temple University, helping students use their voice to make a difference. He also was instrumental in establishing the ALCSI Chapter at Temple University. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife, Beth, and has a son, John, who he deeply admires. John brings a unique perspective to the cancer research conversation—blending lived experience, community mobilization, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for those facing lung cancer. This is part one of a two-part miniseries, where we speak with John Matthews and his nephew, Jack Owens, about their journeys with Ride Hard Breathe Easy. Your podcast hosts are Sam Schwartz, Pranav Mandyam, Jacob Rashap, and Priyanka Senthil. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Large clinical trials have shown that lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduces lung cancer mortality by up to 33%. In fact, if every high-risk American were to get screened right now, thousands of lives could be saved this year alone. However, less than 20% of high-risk Americans are currently getting screened. Visit our website at https://www.alcsi.org/ for free educational resources and webinars on lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Email: info@alcsi.org Twitter: @AmLungCSI Instagram: @amlungcsi

3. 

   25 Jun 2025

   ALCSI Podcast: Dr. Aurora Lucas

   Dr. Aurora Lucas, a lung cancer survivor and advocate, shares her experience with diagnosis delays due to age and gender, highlighting her work to empower marginalized voices in healthcare in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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