PROGRAMMES
Lung Cancer (Early Diagnosis)
On this page you will find Lung Cancer (Early Diagnosis) focused updates and links to resources.
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in England but the most common cause of cancer deaths. In Lancashire and South Cumbria, the proportion of cases diagnosed at an early stage is improving but still lags behind the England average by 4.8%.
If you have any questions please contact our team [email protected]
What's happening
Education and Training
Lets Talk Lung Cancer Webinar Recording
In partnership with GatewayC, we hosted a webinar and Q&A session with lung cancer experts Dr Syed Mehdi, Clinical Director and Consultant Respiratory Physician, and Dr Neil Smith, GP and Primary Care Director, alongside GatewayC GP Lead, Dr Sarah Taylor. The recording of this webinar covers;
- Recognising key risk factors
- Investigating persistent or subtle symptoms
- Utilising COPD reviews to identify cancer
- The role of lung cancer screening Watch the recording
Lung Cancer Early Diagnosis eLearning
This Gateway C e-learning course aims to support primary care professionals in recognising potentially indicative symptoms of lung cancer and in effective clinical decision making when referring patients on a suspected cancer pathway. You will be presented with case studies and patient stories in different formats, alongside specialist discussion and a range of activities to reinforce key learning points.
Access is free (funded by LSC Cancer Alliance) for all primary care staff within Lancashire and South Cumbria. Enrol here. Lung Cancer – GatewayC
Coming Soon
GPN training on Lung Cancer and COPD.
A learning event analysis carried out in Lancashire and South Cumbria into delayed presentation of lung cancers, found that ‘diagnostic overshadowing’, where symptoms of a potential lung cancer were assumed to be symptoms of the existing respiratory condition, was a factor in a number of later stage diagnosis.
This training was created for GPNs carrying out COPD annual reviews to increase knowledge and confidence in recognising red flag symptoms of lung cancer and ensuring effective use of the COPD Think Lung Cancer Checklist.
WHATS AVAILABLE
Resources
Click on a below link to access the resource. It will direct you to an external page.
- COPD Think Lung Cancer Checklist
- Let’s talk about lung cancer in those who've never smoked
- Lung cancer: A persistent cough isn’t the only warning sign
- Jess’s Rule Three strikes and we rethink
- Jess’s Rule Three strikes and we rethink Campaign Poster
- "Women never smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer"
- Lung cancer screening- Cancer Alliance
- Lung cancer screening in Lancashire and South Cumbria - Roy Castle Lug Cancer Foundation
Meet Our Team
CANCER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Jason Feavers
Primary Care Education Facilitator (Cancer Early Diagnosis)
Summer Longton
Senior Administrator & Project Support Manager