This online, free-to-attend course was designed for NHS Professionals working in lung cancer services.
This course explored how to deliver an effective service that maximised quality of life while optimising patient pathways. Attendees developed their practice, heard updates on the latest research and developments, and gained insights to support improved patient outcomes.
Sponsored by:
This meeting was sponsored by Regeneron. Regeneron had no input into the meeting agenda, with the exception of any Regeneron sponsored session which is highlighted on the agenda tab.
Improving your practice
Enhancing your knowledge with expert led, structured NHS learning
Attendees developed their knowledge and experience, gaining 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
- 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, this online forum enabled attendees to participate remotely.
Attendees gained actionable insights into lung cancer treatment, research and optimising a patient-led approach. They:
- Deepened their understanding of immunotherapy, newly licensed drugs and their administration
- Connected with peers, shared experiences and exchanged practical insights to strengthen lung cancer care
- Developed practical skills to improve pain management and quality of life for lung cancer patients
- Applied their knowledge and shared specialist advice through case studies and facilitated interactive breakout discussions, supporting improvements in workload and capacity management
Confirmed sponsor
SBK Healthcare would like to thank Regeneron for sponsoring this educational forum.
This meeting was sponsored by Regeneron. Regeneron had had no input into the meeting agenda, with the exception of any Regeneron sponsored session which is highlighted on the agenda tab.
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.
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Join, tech support and opportunity to network in your breakout rooms
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Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Venencia Rayson, Lead Specialist Nurse, Lung Cancer and EBUS Services, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Regeneron Sponsored Presentation
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Rethinking First-Line Treatment in Advanced NSCLC: Why the Choice of IO + Chemotherapy in PD-L1–Positive Disease Matters
Dr Sean Dulloo, Consultant Medical Oncologist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Dr Farasat Kazmi, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Questions and answers with Dr Sean Dulloo and Dr Farasat Kazmi
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End of Regeneron Sponsored Presentation
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| 10:20 |
Meet the Regeneron team
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| 10:30 |
Screen break
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| 10:40 |
Interactive discussion: Navigating new drug introduction and effective administration
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| 10:55 |
Feedback from interactive session: Navigating new drug introduction and effective administration
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| 11:00 |
Understanding sub-cutaneous immunotherapy in lung cancer
Mark Pearce, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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Optimising lung cancer pathways and managing service demand following screening
Helen Lyttle, Lung Cancer Screening Programme Manager, TIC Health
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| 12:00 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 12:10 |
Interactive session: Improving support for lung cancer survivors
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| Pain management | |
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Feedback from interactive discussion: Improving support for lung cancer survivors
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Improving pain management to improve quality of life for lung cancer patients
Martin Galligan, Senior Lecturer, The Royal Marsden School
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Questions and answers with your speakers
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Close of day
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With thanks to the speakers
Venencia Rayson
Lead Specialist Nurse, Lung Cancer and EBUS Services, Committee member @ LCNUK
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mark Pearce
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Helen Lyttle
Lung Cancer Screening Programme Manager
TIC Health
Martin Galligan
Senior Lecturer
The Royal Marsden School
Dr Farasat Kazmi
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Sean Dulloo
Consultant Medical Oncologist
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Who came?
This online meeting was ideal for NHS professionals working with individuals with lung cancer. We were joined by the likes of:
- 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:
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
With thanks to the sponsor
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, in oncology, immunology, eye disease, cardiometabolic and neurological conditions. Founded and led by physician-scientists, we repeatedly and consistently turn science into medicine.
This meeting was sponsored by Regeneron. Regeneron had had no input into the meeting agenda, with the exception of any Regeneron sponsored session which is highlighted on the agenda tab.
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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 Jarman
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: Vanessa.Jarman@sbk-healthcare.co.uk