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Lung Cancer Nursing UK
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LCNUK provides education, networking and support to nurses specialising in the care of people with lung cancer.

🔗 www.lcnuk.org
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Join the International Thoracic Oncology Nursing Forum for a free global webinar, Living Your Life with Lung Cancer, on 19 November.

Covering surgery, adjuvant therapy, nutrition and intimacy.

Register ow.ly/S71I50Xt0xZ

#LCAM2025 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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🎧 New podcast – tune in this #LungCancerAwarenessMonth!

Hear from Jane Weir, Larissa Griffiths & Amanda Abbott as they introduce the new Lung Cancer Navigator/Coordinator Framework and explain how these roles improve patient care.

Listen now 👉 www.lcnuk.org/resource/pod...

#LungCancer #Navigator
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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📣 New resource for #LungCancerAwarenessMonth!

We’re proud to launch the Professional Development Framework for Lung Cancer Navigators/Coordinators, supporting career growth and service improvement across the UK.

⬇️ Download today www.lcnuk.org/navigator-pr...

#LungCancer #Navigator
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Join BTOG and The Ruth Strauss Foundation for a Non-Smoking Lung Cancer Update on the 13th November in London.

Registration is free and open for HCP members of the thoracic oncology MDT – learn about causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Register ▶️ ow.ly/fu6y50X78K0
October 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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IASLC has created a comprehensive summary of how some of the major questions in lung cancer were addressed during the last 50 years: from prevention to staging, screening, diagnostics, therapeutics, and supportive care.

Access their #NSCLC resource ▶️ ow.ly/70Gr50X0XnH
October 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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The Ruth Strauss Foundation 2025–2026 Non-Smoking Lung Cancer Grants Programme is now open!

Grants of up to £50,000 for research that supports the charity's mission.

Find out more and apply ow.ly/bM4T50X76BB

#NSLC #LungCancer
October 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Understanding Mesothelioma shares the lived experiences of patients and families, offering insights to improve care across sectors.

Read 'Understanding #Mesothelioma' here ▶️ ow.ly/EVuY50X3eT2
October 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Planning to attend the UKLCC Conference on 4th November in London?

LCNUK members can apply for a travel bursary of up to £250 to support your attendance.

View T&C and learn more ▶️ ow.ly/Unak50WzwBx
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Ready to develop your leadership skills? Our £20,000 Leadership Grant fund supports members at all career stages.

Application deadline extended to the 31st December ⏰ ow.ly/tgJ350WmbeB
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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NICE recommends Durvalumab, within its licence, as an option for adults with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer that has not progressed after chemoradiotherapy.

Read the draft guidance 📄▶️ ow.ly/ntuX50X75Tm
October 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The new ALKnowledge site is live – an expert-led, interactive resource on ALK+ lung cancer for patients and professionals.

Visit now 🌐 alknowledge.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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What should lung cancer nurses know about Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tune in to hear legal insights and real-world scenarios in our latest podcast with Fiona Bushell.

Exclusively available to LCNUK members 🎧 ow.ly/cAei50Wm8Ik
October 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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We’re looking for new Trustees to join LCNUK, including a Finance Trustee.

Help us strengthen lung cancer nursing and patient care nationwide.

Learn more and apply ▶️ ow.ly/M57150X3eME

Application deadline: 7th October.

#Trustee #Governance
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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What should lung cancer nurses know about Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tune in to hear legal insights and real-world scenarios in our latest podcast with Fiona Bushell.

Exclusively available to LCNUK members 🎧 www.lcnuk.org/resource/pod...
August 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Discover how LCNUK’s Annual Project team created a tool to evaluate the complexity of lung cancer patients.

Hear from Project Lead Natalie Barnett ⏯️ vimeo.com/1093122957/5...
August 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Build your leadership skills with funding from LCNUK.

Our grant supports respected programmes like Mary Seacole and King’s Fund.

Open to LCNUK members - learn more ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/leadership
August 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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LCNUK is offering 10 travel bursaries for the UKLCC Conference 2025 to its members.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this key event in lung cancer care.

Learn more and view the T&Cs ✅ www.lcnuk.org/uklcc-2025-t...
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Are you passionate about advancing lung cancer nursing?

Join the LCNUK Committee and make your voice count at a local, national and international level.

Applications invited from full LCNUK members 👉 www.lcnuk.org/form/committ...
August 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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What is the Navigator Framework and how can it support your role?

Hear from Jane Weir, LCNUK Navigator Programme Co-Lead, in this video update 🎞️ vimeo.com/1093124585/3...
August 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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LCNUK members can watch our webinar on the management of #mesothelioma on demand.

The session, in collaboration with Mesothelioma UK, presents the latest information and advice on the management of #Mesothelioma.

Login to watch 🔒 www.lcnuk.org/resource/dem...
August 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Have you had an abstract accepted for presentation at the @IASLC World Lung Cancer Conference?

We are offering a limited number of travel bursaries to support LCNUK members to attend #WCLC25.

Learn more and apply for the bursary ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/iaslc-travel...
August 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The National Lung Cancer Audit State of the Nation report 2025 was published earlier this year via the NLCA website 💻 www.lungcanceraudit.org.uk

Read the report to find out how your Health Board or NHS Trust is performing on a national level for a range of performance indicators.

#LungCancerAudit
August 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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ICYMI - we have a new category of membership for those working in a navigator/support worker role in the NHS.

Head to 🔗 www.lcnuk.org/join for the criteria for membership, rates and further information.

Please share with your navigators (or equivalent).
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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It is World Lung Cancer Day - an opportunity to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact.

Use #WorldLungCancerDay to amplify your message, whether it is a call for a national cancer plan, more funding for research or to share a useful lung cancer resource.
August 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Hear from Natalie Barnett, LCNUK Annual Project Lead, on the new tool the project group created to evaluate the complexity of lung cancer patients.

Natalie details the limitations of the project, as well as the areas for further evaluation.

Watch ⏯️ vimeo.com/1093122957/5...
July 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM