Lung Cancer in Focus: From Diagnosis to Decision Making

Session Overview

If you are involved in supporting Lung Cancer patients either through diagnosis, treatment, palliative and end of life care this study day will give you an insight into the current practice and research around the care of patients with lung cancer.

Covering:

• Signs, symptoms and diagnosis (risk factors, including occupational risks)
• The role of the CNS and MDT in the diagnosis/management of lung cancer
• Types of lung cancer
• Lung cancer staging (TMN)
• Management modalities, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and immunotherapy
• Palliative care in lung cancer

Learning Outcomes

Why Clinical Staff Should Attend

1. Enhance Clinical Knowledge
Gain up-to-date, evidence-based insights covering the full lung cancer pathway—from early signs and diagnosis to staging, treatment options, and end-of-life care. Build confidence and competence in managing patients at every stage.

2. Understand Complex Decision-Making
Explore how lung cancer staging (including TNM classification), molecular profiling, and treatment modalities inform personalised care plans—supporting better clinical reasoning and decision-making.

3. Strengthen Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Deepen your understanding of roles within the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team), improving communication, referrals, and coordinated care planning across services and settings.

4. Advance Role-Specific Skills
Hear directly from Clinical Nurse Specialists and Lung Cancer Navigators about their roles, gaining practical insights you can apply immediately in your own clinical practice.

5. Improve Patient Outcomes
Learn how best practice across diagnosis, staging, treatment, and palliative care can lead to more timely, effective, and compassionate care for people living with lung cancer.

6. Network and Engage
Connect with peers, senior clinicians, and industry partners to share experiences, discover innovations, and access resources and tools that support your practice.

Details

• Length: from 9:00am until 4:00pm
• Suitable For: Doctors, GPs, Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Care Home Staff
• Refreshments: Lunch and refreshments included.
• Funding: Fully funded for staff working in East Cheshire Place. Out of area delegates will be charged £100 per place.

Date

Monday, 15 September 2025: 9:00 am to 16:00 pm at

Canalside Conference Centre, 34 -36 Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JG – https://g.co/kgs/w6tAcsF 

Sponsors

No sponsor has had input to the agenda.