Advancing Lung Cancer Management

Advancing Lung Cancer Management
5.5 CPD hours Free
Online Conference, 5.5 CPD hours
Wed 9 Sep 2026 09:00-16:10

This online, free-to-attend course has been designed for NHS Professionals working in lung cancer services. 

Discover how you can deliver an effective service which maximises quality of life, whilst optimising patient pathways. Book your place today to develop your practice, hear updates on the latest research and developments and improve patient outcomes.

Improving your practice

Enhance your knowledge with expert led, structured NHS learning 

Develop your knowledge and experience, with practical takeaways to improve lung cancer patient pathways, by focusing on: 

  • Identifying new opportunities with sub-cutaneous immunotherapy 
  • Integrating new treatments while managing service capacity 
  • Delivering therapies safely across different service setups 
  • Introducing new drugs effectively into patient pathways 
  • Improving management of immunotherapy toxicities 
  • Optimising CNS workload and team efficiency 
  • Streamlining lung cancer pathways post-screening 
  • Enhancing quality of life through pain and survivorship care

Online learning

Developed with convenience in mind: join this online forum remotely

Equip yourself and your team with actionable insights into lung cancer treatment, research and optimising a patient led approach. 

  • Deepen your understanding of immunotherapy, newly-licensed drugs and their administration, advances in vaccine research and managing adverse effects. 
  • Connect with peers, share experiences and exchange practical insights to strengthen your approach to lung cancer care
  • Gain practical skills to better approach toxicities, pain management and quality of life for your lung cancer patients 
  • Apply knowledge and share specialist advice through case studies and facilitated interactive breakout discussions to improve your approach to workload and capacity

Invitation to sponsor

SBK Healthcare National Conferences are designed to enable providers to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum, please email Vanessa Pearce or call Vanessa on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.

Learning & development

Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio

The ePortfolio platform is available via the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and supports professional development in cancer care.

This forum and all of our events are mapped to the ACCEND Framework and can be recorded in the Greater Mancester ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.

To find out more, click on the ACCEND tab.

9:00
Join, tech support and opportunity to network in your meeting room
9:30
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Sub-cutaneous Immunotherapy treatment
9:40
Understanding sub-cutaneous immunotherapy in lung cancer
  • Investigating new treatment possibilities with sub-cutaneous immunotherapy
  • Navigating the use of Lazertinib and Amivantamab: implications on hospital capacity and day therapy units
  • Exploring delivery in services with aseptic units versus those without: drug availability and administration processes
10:10
Questions and answers with your speaker
10:20
Interactive discussion: Navigating new drug introduction and effective administration
  • How could the introduction of maximised subcutaneous immunotherapy impact your day-to-day practice and the patient pathway? How is your service preparing?
  • Does your service have an aseptic unit? If not, what type of support would be valuable to you to deliver the treatment safely?
  • How could these new treatment options affect patient outcomes and their overall experience?
10:50
Feedback from interactive session: Navigating new drug introduction and effective administration
10:55
Screen break
Immuno-oncology related adverse effects
11:05
Navigating increasing immuno-oncology related adverse effects in lung cancer patients
  • Exploring the increasing prevalence of toxicities due to increasing numbers of patients on IO
  • Optimising your capacity to manage toxicities within your CNS team
  • Case study: Adapting your clinics to support more patients with adverse effects
11:35
Questions and answers with your speaker
11:45
Interactive discussion: Managing increasing CNS caseloads within your service
  • How does your trust support you in your CNS role to manage workload efficiently?
  • What measures does your team have in place to ensure immuno-related adverse events are handled promptly?
  • What improvements would you like to see within your role to improve workload management?
12:10
Feedback interactive session: Managing caseload effectively within a CNS role
12:20
Lunch break
Enhancing Patient Pathways
12:50
Optimising lung cancer pathways and managing service demand following screening
  • Exploring the performance and outcomes of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Plan: measuring the outcome on lung cancer services
  • Understanding the gold standard framework for lung cancer patient pathways and how to achieve it
  • Managing workload within your team to ensure efficient patient pathways following screening
1:20
Questions and answers with your speaker
Pain management
1:30
Improving pain management to improve quality of life for lung cancer patients
  • Understanding how to manage pain for late-stage and complex patients undergoing radical treatment
  • Bettering follow-up care for lung cancer survivors to enhance quality of life
  • Managing side-effects of medication whilst still enhancing patient outcomes
2:00
Questions and answers with your speaker
2:10
Interactive session: Improving support for lung cancer survivors
  • How do you currently ensure a smooth transition between treatment and post-treatment care? What are you working on to improve the process?
  • Which external support systems do you currently signpost your patients to?
  • What do your patients tell you is important for them in survivorship care?
3:20
Feedback from interactive discussion: Improving support for lung cancer survivors
Lung cancer vaccinations
3:30
Lung cancer vaccinations: key research developments and the future of care
  • Research and clinical evidence on lung vaccination trials
  • Understanding how lung cancer vaccines are used in practice
  • Exploring implications of preventative vaccines on patient populations and outcomes
4:00
Questions and answers with your speaker
4:10
Close of day

Call for speakers

If you would like to give a presentation and share your work or the work of your service at this online conference, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

To discuss speaking opportunities please email the conference producer Erin Griffiths or call Erin on 01732 897 788. 

Free NHS attendance

  • Places are free to NHS professionals 
  • Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day, please email Vanessa Pearce for further details 

There are limited numbers for this online forum. Please cancel your place in writing if you can no longer attend by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk

Non-attendance without written cancellation will result in £100 plus VAT charge.

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.

If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.

Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.

On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.

Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.

Certification of attendance

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.

Registration fees

As an NHS or public sector attendee, you are not required to pay for your place. However, as an interactive forum, there are a limited number of places available. Once booked, if you find you are unable to attend, please cancel your place in writing by emailing the bookings team. This will free a place for someone on the waiting list. 

Non-attendance without written cancellation will result in £100 plus VAT charge.

Modify registration

To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email the bookings team.

Substitutions

Substitutions for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.

Event changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, we do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.

Privacy notice

To view the details on how your data is being collected and used, please view our Privacy policy.

Expected attendees

This online meeting is ideal for NHS professionals working with individuals with lung cancer. This includes but is not limited to: 

  • Clinical Nurse Specialists 
  • Oncology Consultants 
  • Respiratory Consultants 
  • Pharmacists 
  • Cancer Service Managers 
  • Research and Screening Professionals 
  • Oncology Physiotherapists
  • Palliative Care Consultants 
  • Palliative Nurse Specialists

Past attendee feedback

Over the past lung cancer events, we have received positive feedback from attendees, who learn from our expert speakers, but appreciate the interactive aspects to improve their practice as a whole. Hear how previous attendees have benefited from our well-rounded agenda: 

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“Really appreciated the opportunity for new learning, but also value the time to share ideas, and support other nurses based in caring for patients with lung cancer”
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Progressing Your Lung Cancer Service, March 2024
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“Very informative and interesting, good to hear what other trusts are doing”
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Progressing Your Lung Cancer service, March 2024
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“Interesting day, good to collaborate with interesting talks”
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Hospital, Progressing Your Lung Cancer Service, March 2024
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“Very relevant to my practice, and benefitted from knowledgeable experts”
- NHS Epsom and St Helier University Hospital, Improving Interstitial Lung Disease Pathways and Management, December 2025
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“Very informative, and I enjoyed the interactive breakout sessions!”
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust, Improving Interstitial Lung Disease Pathways and Management, December 2025
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“I have certainly come away with some ideas for nurse-led clinics”
- Great Western Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Improving Lung Disease Pathways and Management, December 2025

About the ACCEND Framework

The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.

  • It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
  • Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
  • It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
  • The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.

Map your learning

All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.

You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND Greater Manchester ePortfolio.

To do this:

  • Register and log in to the Greater Manchester ePortfolio
  • Click ‘Add Entry’
  • Select 'Choose an item from the library'
  • Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
  • Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)

This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.

Click here to access the Greater Manchester ePortfolio


Sponsorship engagement

Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing oncology delivery forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.

Your event, managed by us

SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.

Reach out today

If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:

Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Pearce@sbk-healthcare.co.uk