Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages but symptoms eventually include a persistent cough, coughing up blood and breathlessness.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body’s organs. It mainly affects the lining of the lungs.
Patients with suspected lung cancer are referred to one of our fast-track clinics. Here, the doctor will examine you and might request a number of investigations, including biopsies, scans and ultrasounds.
If you are diagnosed with lung cancer, you will be looked after by one of our specialist nurses. They will help to coordinate your care, from diagnosis to treatment, through to follow-up care.
Your nurse will be a familiar face who can provide support for you and your family. They will also provide information on tests, investigation and treatment options, give help and advice on symptom control and act as your link to other professionals and support services.
As part of your treatment, you may require surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
Treatment options will be discussed with you by one of our team.
Content details
- Oncology Secretary :
- 01279 827804
- Respiratory Secretary:
- 01279 827419
- Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team:
- 01279 827622
Lung patient information
You can access information resources here:
- Lung cancer – Macmillan
- Non-small cell lung cancer – Macmillan
- Small cell lung cancer – Macmillan
- Paxman, Patient Scalp Cooling Information
Other – neuro-endocrine, sarcoma, skin, brain
- Neuroendocrine tumours: You will be referred to and treated at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust. You can access more information here >
- Sarcoma: You will be referred to and treated at either the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) or UCLH. You can access more information here >
- Skin: Treatments for skin cancer are undertaken at either The Princess Alexandra Hospital or Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust. You can access more information here >
- Brain cancer: You will be referred to and treated at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. You can access more information here >