Although patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in the real world generally had worse overall survival for most tumor indications compared with patients in clinical trials, their outcomes were often better than that of patients who received the standard of care, according the a retrospective study in JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics.

Beth Sandy, CRNP has written a helpful article published on the IASLC website on the subject of good communication strategies and demonstrating empathy whilst wearing face masks.  In nthe article, which only takes about 5 minutes to read, she discusses simple tips to help foster good communication with patients.

More than ever before this month's lung cancer awareness month is incredibly important in raising awareness that lung cancer is still here and early diagnosis is critical to a good outcome.  Help play your part by supporting the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation #stillhere campaign

In case you missed this fantastic presentation by Dr Matt Evans who provided an amazing update on the role of pathology in  lung cancer management.  If you ever wondered what tests are done and how long they take to do - then this webinar is a must-see

We've got a range of webinars coming up to support you in your everyday work.  From "Mindful Compassion", and "Managing Brain Metastases" to "Breaking Bad News over the phone".  Register now to reserve your place.

We're building a suite of webinars that you can watch on demand.  These include Managing indwelling pleural catheters, Mesothelioma in the face of COVID, and the future & current impact of COVID-19 and the pandemic on lung cancer CNS services.  More webinars are available all the time so keep the webpage book-marked for easy access

Have you got an idea for a research project but don't know how to get it off the group or are unsure how you can take it forward?  Let us know.  We're inthe process of reinvigorating our research interst group and are seeking ideas to develop and take forward.  Email us now at info@lcnuk.org with your idea and see it grow and thrive

We all know how tough a year it has been so we're delighted that the committee and trustees have recommended that any member who joins or renews their membership this year  will have their membership extended by a year so no fees until 2022. Don't miss out make sure you renew this year.

Early registration for the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer closes on 11 December 2020.  If you're planning on attending make sure you register now.  You can watch the virtual presidential symposium now ahead of the conference on January 28 - 31, 2021

ITONF are hosting a webinar on Monday 16th November.    Our very own Jackie Fenemore will be presenting alonside other lung cancer nurse specialists on the topic of the evolution of lung cancer nursing.  

The Nursing Standard picked up on the COVID Matters report published by UKLCC which underlined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic first wave on lung cancer nurses ability to work, and on patient care.The report linked to the outputs of our survey earlier this year

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation online shop is packed full with decorations, Christmas cards and gifts for all of the family and what's more, everything you buy on our online store helps support people living with lung cancer during these anxious and unprecedented times.