Congratulations to Adrian Budgen on receiving an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours. His decades of work supporting people affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease have made a lasting contribution to patients and families. 🗞️ https://ow.ly/fS3Y50ZwfuC

Could you help shape the future of LCNUK? Members have the chance to join our Committee to influence activities, support members and represent lung cancer nursing nationally and internationally. Applications close 7 September 2026 🔗 https://ow.ly/VGug50ZweOu

Join us in Nottingham on 18th November for the LCNUK Study Day. Explore the latest developments in lung cancer screening, targeted therapies, toxicity management, molecular alterations, surgical follow-up and mesothelioma. Free for LCNUK members - £25 for non-members 🔗 https://ow.ly/OATz50Zwen9

Our LCNUK Study Day returns on 18 November in Nottingham with updates on screening, targeted therapies, toxicity management, molecular alterations, post-surgical follow-up and mesothelioma. Free for members 🔓️ www.lcnuk.org/event/study-... #LungCancerNursing

Join the LCNUK Annual Project on 12–13 October in Birmingham ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/annual-project Together we'll explore how optimal lung cancer pathways are shaping the LCNS role, influencing workload and supporting delivery across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. #LungCancer

Join the LCNUK Annual Project on 12–13 October in Birmingham ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/annual-project Together we'll explore how optimal lung cancer pathways are shaping the LCNS role, influencing workload and supporting delivery across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. #LungCancer

New for LCNUK members: our online learning module on biomarker testing in NSCLC is now available ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/form/online-... Explore key biomarkers, clinical implications and the vital role of lung cancer nurses in supporting timely, effective biomarker testing. #LungCancer #OncologyNursing

🆕 New NLCA publication: Impact Report 2026 We’re pleased to share the latest NLCA Impact Report, highlighting how audit data is supporting improvements in lung cancer care across England. Read the full report here 👉 buff.ly/u6YeELS @hqip.bsky.social @btog.bsky.social @lcnuk.bsky.social

NLCA Impact Report 2026 - National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre

The NLCA is part of the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN) which is commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership, on behalf of NHS England and the Welsh Government…

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And that’s a wrap on the LCNUK Conference! 🎉 Julia McAdam brings the conference to a close and invites you to join us for next year’s event! 🗓 13th - 14th May 📍Midlands Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, chairs, trustees & delegates for joining us at this year’s event. #lcnuk2026

Robert Rintoul detailed how second primary lung cancer is becoming increasingly common and things to consider: ❓ Is it a new primary? Is it a metastasis? 🕛 Some patients will require much longer periods of follow up 🧬 Biomarkers will likely play a role in future risk prediction #lcnuk2026

Anna Sharman guides us through pulmonary nodules in an interactive, informative session, explaining: ✅ What a pulmonary module is and how to describe it ✅ Risk models ✅ The importance of previous imaging ✅ That we won't always get it right #lcnuk2026

We're reflecting on the challenges faced and achievements of LCNUK in 2025 as well as looking ahead to plans for the rest of 2026. Members can expect opportunities for online modules and more support for their professional development, including the launch of a new leadership programme. #lcnuk2026

Amanda Abbott and Alison Spray deliver a session on the Navigator Professional Framework and how it can be used to support the recruitment and retention of lung cancer navigators/coordinators in a #LungCancer Nursing Team. Access framework ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/navigator-pr... #LCNUK2026

Congratulations to new honorary member Lorraine Creech. Lorraine has played an instrumental role in LCNUK. Throughout her career, she has stood out from the crowd, from being one of the earliest nurse prescribers in LCN to being appointed as the lung cancer lead clinician for a Trust. #lcnuk2026

We’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our sponsors – without them, we would not be able to host this event. If you have joined us for #LCNUK2026, please show your appreciation by visiting their exhibition stands during the conference programme breaks.

Our thanks to Chris Pointon for delivering an inspiring plenary on compassionate care for our patients and ourselves. Chris tells us the story of how #HelloMyNameIs was born and became a global campaign, and of his wife Kate's legacy. #lcnuk2026 1/3

We open day two of #lcnuk2026 with a session on how to use LCNUK programmes to support your professional development with Karen Macrae. Karen guides us through the new Revalidation Zone on the LCNUK website, which can help members to complete their CDP Record Log ✅️ www.lcnuk.org/dashboard

We have a packed programme for this morning at #lcnuk2026 day two, including: ▶️ Time to visit the exhibition and abstracts ▶️ Supporting your professional development ▶️ Compassionate Care for our Patients and Ourselves – It’s all in a name

We’re back and recharged, ready for day two of the LCNUK Conference 2026! Follow #LCNUK2026 to catch up on yesterday’s plenaries, symposia and presentations and to hear what our contributors and attendees have to share today.

We’re back and recharged, ready for day two of the LCNUK Conference 2026! Follow #lcnuk2026 to catch up on yesterday’s plenaries, symposia and presentations and to hear what our contributors and attendees have to share today.

That’s a wrap for day one of #lcnuk2026! 🎬 A big thank you to today's speakers, chairs and contributors. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow and would love to see your conference snaps – tag us in your posts so we can give them a like ❤️

Our new guide, Talking Points, has been created to help people with ALK+ #lungcancer ask useful questions during appointments with their healthcare team. It covers treatment decisions, QOL, scans, ECGs, bone mets, blood clots, side effects, supportive, palliative care, & more! #LCSM

1st day @lcnuk.bsky.social annual conference. Super excited to share the stage with peers to discuss newer lung cancer treatment options. Can’t wait for D2 - I will be presenting you with LCNUK Research Interest Group (RIG) update in the morning. Please do join me!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to this evening’s Gala Dinner which follows our drinks reception in Ballroom 1. Please remember to bring your badge for admittance to dinner. #lcnuk2026

We’re wrapping up day one with a plenary on the importance and urgency of diagnosing and treating small cell lung cancer. Craig Dyer takes us through the #SCLC journey from pre-flight and take off considering what the destination may be (limited stage vs extensive) to landing. #lcnuk2026 1/2

In today’s final parallel session Stephen Harrow highlights invaluable role of the LCNS upstream of oncology to identify ‘at risk’ patients and to speak up at the MDT. #lcnuk2026

Today’s final parallel sessions feature Stephen Harrow & Lavinia Magee on the respiratory complications of #LungCancer treatment, particularly radiotherapy treatment. Stephen highlights invaluable role of LCNS upstream of oncology to identify ‘at risk’ patients and to speak up at the MDT. 1/2

It is great to be joined by these brilliant charities at #lcnuk2026: Action on Asbestos ALK+ UK Asbestos Action (Tayside) Asbestos Victim Support Group Forum Clydebank Asbestos Group EGFR Positive UK Hasag Asbestos Disease Support Mesothelioma UK Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation UKLCC

Key messages from Victoria Anderson's session on the power of the nurse's voice in advocating for patients ✅️ Communication is the starting point ✅️ Support patients to make their own decisions – they are experts about themselves. ✅️ Ask the difficult questions ✅️ Follow that gut feeling #lcnuk2026

Javier Romero Sanchez helps us to understand the role of Lung Clinical Nurse specialist in recognising unwell patients and the importance of telephone interactions. Top tips: ℹ️ Know the baseline of your patients 🚩 Familiarise yourself with red flags symptoms 💬 Every contact is a chance #lcnuk2026