Lung cancer
We see our patients with suspected lung cancer within two weeks of referral from a GP.
Lung Cancer Nursing Team
The lung cancer nurses offer a hospital-based service to patients who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Nurses:
Becky Preston, Heather Youd, Fiona Tomkins, Fiona Young, Katie Roberts, Julie Slight
We offer support and information for patients and those close to them about the investigations that may have to be undertaken. Most investigations can be done on an outpatient basis returning to clinic for the diagnosis. Some patients who know they have a suspected lung cancer prefer to have the diagnosis by telephone.
We continue to be contactable through investigations, diagnosis, through treatment to recovery or supported with symptom management and arranging input from community services.
We work closely with the respiratory, oncology and palliative care teams within the hospital and have close ties with the community services. We are supported by an MDT coordinators and two specialist support workers.
If you leave a message or send an email to us, please let us know your hospital MRN number, date of birth or National Health number, it helps us find your details on the system.
Email: ghn-tr.lungcancernurses@nhs.net
Telephone numbers:
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital: 0300 422 5967
Cheltenham General Hospital: 0300 422 2379
Useful Links and Information
Investigations
Tests for lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Medical Imaging Centre | Cobalt Health
Different types of Lung Cancer
Types of lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Prehab
Referral to the Prehabilitation Service (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Macmillan Next Steps > Glos Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust (ghc.nhs.uk)
Lung Cancer Treatment
Cancer services (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Surgery
Types of surgery for lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Lung cancer | Thoracic Surgery University Hospitals Birmingham
Thoracic Surgery (uhbristol.nhs.uk)
Oncology
Chemotherapy for lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Targeted and immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy for lung cancer | Cancer Research UK
Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) For non-small cell lung cancer (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Radiotherapy frequently asked questions (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Palliative care
Specialist Palliative Care Services in Gloucestershire (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Your guide to hospice and end of life care | Hospice UK
Patient information
Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK's leading cancer care charity
Home - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Mesothelioma UK | Supporting people with this asbestos cancer
Help and Support for Those Affected By Mesothelioma and Asbestosis - HASAG
Age UK | The UK's leading charity helping every older person who needs us
Gloucestershire Patient Support
FOCUS Support and Information Centre (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Macmillan Cancer Support Information Hub (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)
Maggie's Cheltenham | Maggie's (maggies.org)
What's on now at Longfield's Wellbeing Centre - Longfield Community Hospice
Home - Great Oaks Hospice (great-oaks.org.uk)
Home - HLS Glos (hlsgloucestershire.co.uk) – Stop smoking service
Contact the Adult Social Care helpdesk | Gloucestershire County Council
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