Committee chair, Jackie Fenemore and committee member, Josie Roberts have written an article in the October issue of Nursing Times online outlining the features and benefits of prehabilitation programmes.  The article is available free online

Researchers have reported on new data indicating that TILs can mediate effective responses in tumor subtypes that are not sensitive to traditional immune-checkpoint-targeted therapy.  The data, published in an abstract in Nature Medicine reported on a Phase 1 study of TILs administered with nivolumab in 20 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer following initial progression on nivolumab monotherapy

Make sure you set aside time to participate in this week's webinar on 29th September at 5PM at which Linda Hayward, clinical psychologist at Maggie's Highlands, will be discussing what self care is and how to implement strategies into your life to support self-care. 

 Make sure you catch up on any missed webinars.  These webinars offer fantastic opportunities for ongoing professional development at your leisure.  Simply logon to the website (on demand webinars are exclusive access only  to LCNUK members) and then visit the webinar page where you can view all our 2020/2021 webinars live or at your leisure and catch up on your professional development.

Don't miss out on this year's conference Defining, Protecting and Supporting the Lung CNS role.  The conference will take place virtually and registration is free for LCNUK members. To claim free registration simply log into the website before registering. Conference highlights include the launch of our new framework for the Lung CNS and much more.

ROS1ders UK is a group for ROS1 positive patientsand their families. The group was set up to provide support and information to all those affected byROS1 positive lung cancer. By advocating and sharing information, the group aims to improve thesurvival and quality of life of ROS1 positive patients.  

Following the announcement that current lead, Jenny Mitchell, plans to step down in 2022, LCNUK is seeking expressions of interest from members interested in chairing our thoracic surgical sub-group.  The LCNUK Thoracic Surgical Group is involved in the production and dissemination of information and guidance in relation to thoracic surgery.  The group meets at least three times a year and funding is provided to support travel expenses. Interested members should in the first instance email us to express their interest 

LCNUK is seeking expressions of interest from individuals based in Wales who would be willing to act as the LCNUK Welsh Ambassador and represent the organisation on relevant Welsh boards/committees.  This individual would be co-opted to the LCNUK Committee to feedback information and share LCNUK programmes locally.  If you are interested email us now for more information and to discuss the role further

Regretfully, due to the ongoing COVID situation and the pressure on NHS staff as a result of sick leave and covering for colleagues we have made the difficult decision to postpone this event until March 2022.  We'll be in touch with new dates soon

Recruitment for the PIONEER trial which explores the impact on quality of life from multi-modality treatment for lung cancer and is led by Janelle, Matt Evison and Sally Taylor is behind target.  If you have patients who might be suitable for this study do please discuss the opportunity to be included in this important study. 

The UK Oncology Forum will take place virtually this year on 21/22 October.  The event is free to attend and will include highlights from ESMO and ASCO

ITONF will be hosting a webinar on 30th September on Recent Advances in Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Nursing.  The webinar takes place at 10PM.  The keynote speaker, Professor Mei Krishnasamy, Chair in Cancer Nursing University of Melbourne, will be sharing insights on nursing past, present and future and following this presentation there will be rapid updates on lung cancer biomarkers, new drugs in mesothelioma, changing surgical landscape and CBD in people with cancer