Hospital team to host informative conference during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
The specialist lung cancer nursing team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is inviting local people and patients to join them at their forthcoming conference.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the lung cancer team at PAHT, together with The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, will be raising awareness about lung cancer – the second most common cancer in the UK today.
Tracey Horey, lung cancer clinical nurse specialist at PAHT, said: “We are committed to supporting our patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones through a very difficult time.
“With lung cancer affecting over 48,500 people in the UK every year and a leading cause of death for both men and women, we are keen to share the latest developments and treatments of lung cancer, highlight the wide range of support and information available, risk factors and the early signs and symptoms to look out for.
“Please join us to hear more from our expert speakers, meet other people who are in a similar situation to you, and share experiences in a safe space, if you feel comfortable to do so.”
The day-long event will take place on Wednesday 2 November from 9:45am until 4pm at The Paringdon Sports and Social Club (Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM19 4QT). To book a place, free of charge, please contact the lung specialist nursing team at paht.lungcns@nhs.net or call 01279 82 7622 by 26 October.