The 16th LCNUK Annual Workshop will take place from the evening of the 10th and through 11th February 2020 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham.  This is an ideal opportunity for members to get involved in this year's project to explore the changing role of the Lung CNS and the psychological  support we are able to offer patients.  The event is free to attend, including accommodation and standard class travel (max £250).  

Three recent articles have been published which you may find valuable reading:-
1. Efficacy of Cancer Immunotherapy: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials.
2. The Differences in the Safety and Tolerability of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors as Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma: Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
3. From clinical specimens to human cancer preclinical models-a journey the NCI-cell line database-25 years later.

In association with MSD, and hosted by MP, James Brokenshire who spoke at this year's LCNUK conference, LCNUK is running a Parliamentary Fly In to highlight the value of the Lung CNS and the important and valuable role they play.  The event is likely to take place on 4th March 2020.  If you are interested in attending please register your interest by clicking the link below

 LCNUK is delighted to announce the second Promoting Research in Oncology Nursing workshop which is scheduled to take place on 4/5 June 2020 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham.  This workshop aims to explore and support those participating in moving from an idea for research to developing a full funding proposal.  Participants will be eligible to apply to LCNUK for financial support to take their research idea

 Mesothelioma UK is committed to supporting research into all aspects of treatment and care related to mesothelioma. Working in collaboration with Lung Cancer Nursing UK up to £25,000 is available for a LCNUK member or group of members to undertake a small scale research study, a complex audit or a preliminary enquiry to support a larger grant application. 

Get ready to submit your abstract for the IASLC 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer.  Abstract submission opens January 2020 and closes in March so make sure you don't miss out on sharing your work.  Get ready to submit your abstract now.  View the blog below by Proteintech for tips on preparing your abstract

This year's Mesothelioma Ladies' Lunch will take place on Friday 6th March 2020 at the Macdonald Hotel, Manchester.  The thre course lunch costs £25.00 per person in aid of Mesothelioma UK.  For more information please contact info@mesothelioma.uk.com

You can register now for the 18th BTOG annual conference to be held at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin on 29th - 31st January 2020. The conference includes over 70 presentations, panel discussions, satellite symposia and subgroup updates.