Dr Vanessa Brunelli, Chair, ANZ-LCNF Research and Education In January 2020, in our inaugural newsletter, I provided an overview of the research- and education-related activities that the ANZ-LCNF research and education team had been engaged with in 2019. I also outlined our plans for 2020. I suspect it is reasonable to say that none of us […]
Oncology nurses are known for their resilience and ability to navigate high-stress situations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant and specific demands on oncology nurses. Nurses are experiencing distress, which can cause increased feelings of fear, anxiety, frustration, sadness, grief, and a sense of powerlessness. Although these reactions are a normal response to trauma, without appropriate intervention they can […]
By Catherine Smith, Clinical Nurse Specialist Lung Cancer, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand 2359 hours, 25 March 2020 New Zealand went into Lockdown Level 4 with the goal to eliminate COVID 19. All New Zealanders were instructed to stay at home (in their bubble) other than for essential personal movement. Health care services were reprioritised, and travel was severely limited. Visitors were not allowed […]
During these challenging and unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a world that feels arguably unmanageable and out of control, lung cancer nurses continue to provide high-quality care for our patients. Throughout this period, lung cancer nurses are striving to safely navigate patients through this ‘new normal’, striving to deliver the same high-quality care, provide reassurance and evidence-based information, while ensuring treatment and […]
Research In 2019, the ANZ-LCNF research team received research-related enquiries from nine lung cancer nurses in various roles around Australia. This is a 75% increase on the enquiry received in 2018. We attribute this increase to the concerted effort of the ANZ-LCNF leadership team in their promotion of the research support available to ANZ-LCNF members. […]
In 2019, we conducted a membership survey and your feedback has been invaluable to inform our improvement. We received 50 replies from a wide range of geographical areas. Almost 60% of respondents have been a member for 3 years or less, while 30% of respondents have been a member for more than 5 years. Our […]
Thank you for being patient with us as we find our feet in becoming an active and prominent body of passionate thoracic oncology nurses. In November 2019, the Steering Committee of the ANZ-LCNF held a strategy meeting in Melbourne. We mapped our priorities for 2020 to 2023, along with activities and indicators to achieve our […]
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Chair of ANZ-LCNF, Mary Duffy, has been involved with a recent study on the Scope of Practice, Role Legitimacy, and Role Potential for Cancer Care Coordinators. The objective of the study focused on the cancer care coordinator (CCC) role has become a priority in providing coordinated, patient-centered, supported care for patients, and their families […]
Participants of the Taree Nursing and Allied Health Lung Cancer Workshop can now access PDF versions of the powerpoints. Please find available presentations below: Christina Bernardees – CBernardes_Stigma,Barriers&IssuesofATSIwithLungCancer Dr Krishan Gupta – Bronchoscopy, CT guided biopsy and lung function_KGupta Wendy Lewis – Laboratory testing in NSCLC_WLewis – Note: Ask oncologists/cancer care nurses to encourage either […]
Lung Cancer Nurses Mary Duffy (L), Melanie Rabbets (Mid) and Beth Ivimey (R), who all took part in the FFS! stigma campaign, attended the Lung Foundation Booth at CNSA conference to snap a shot with their posters. Melanie Rabbets and Vanessa Brunelli also gave presentations at CNSA. Well done ladies!
****Reproduced from Lung Foundation Australia at: https://lungfoundation.com.au/news/enough-is-enough/ ANZ-LCNF Steering Committee members Mary Duffy (Chair), Beth Ivimey and Helen Westman took part in the following campgain. Many Australians do not fully realise just how far-reaching the impact of their stigma can be. The fact is, stigma results in delayed diagnoses, poor access to treatment, […]
Participants of the Ballarat Nursing and Allied Health Lung Cancer Workshop can now access PDF versions of the powerpoints. Please find available presentations below: Dr Wasek Faisal – Update from the Victorian Lung Cancer Summit Louise Underhill – Overview of Lung Foundation Australia Damoon Entesari-Tatafai – Role of respiratory physician in lung cancer work-up […]
The Peter MacCallum Centre in Melbourne have releaed a suite of videos on ‘What to Expect from Immunotherapy’ for patients about to start, or thinking of starting, immunotherapy. They were developed by researchers, nurses, doctors and patients working together to make sure they cover important and useful information for patients and their families. The people […]
A position has become available in Dubbo for a Clinic Nurse Consultant Lung Cancer Clinic and Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator. If you think this would be of interest to you, please follow this link, for submission details. Please note that this is neither an ANZ-LCNF position or Lung Foundation Australia position and you will […]
The ANZ-LCNF Steering Committee hosted a workshop for nurses and allied health members who work with lung cancer patients at the recent ALCC held in April in Sydney. The workshop was organised by the local organising committee, successfully chaired by Beth Ivimey. Special international guest speaker, Marianne Davies, presented two topics, (1) ‘Immunotherapy and […]
The Australia and New Zealand – Lung Cancer Nurses Forum (ANZ-LCNF) are currently calling for expressions of interest from nurses who would like to join the Steering Committee. The steering committee is responsible for providing guidance on overall strategic direction of the ANZ-LCNF. Expressions of interest can be submitted from nurses who either have a […]
Dear ANZ-LCNF members, The Australia New Zealand Lung Cancer Nurses Forum invites you to attend our 1 day nurses and allied health lung cancer workshop on Wednesday 17th August 2016 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This workshop will provide you with practical information that can be implemented into clinical practice from a diverse […]
The latest newsletter is now available online for the Lung Foundation’s Australasian Lung Cancer Trials Group (ALTG). To view, click here.
Authors are invited to submit their abstracts to the Australian Lung Cancer Conference (ALCC) by 18 May 2016 for consideration by the scientific program committee. Abstracts may be submitted via email on any topic relevant to lung cancer or mesothelioma and their multi-disciplinary treatment. ALCC are offering travel grants to Young Investigators who have submitted an […]
The Australian Mesothelioma Registry (AMR) has been established to collect information about people with mesothelioma. The AMR is set up as a stand alone database containing information about people diagnosed with mesothelioma, including information about asbestos exposure. If you care for patients with mesothelioma, you are encouraged to refer them to this important registry. For your information, below […]
The International Thoracic Oncology Nurses Forum will present an informative and interactive workshop on Sunday 6th September 2015 from 800am – 1100am as part of the 2015 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Denver, Colorado. For more information, please view the attached program.
ACT, QLD, SA and Indigenous/Regional/Remote positions vacant – Apply now ANZ-LCNF Chair Mary Duffy would like to invite members to consider submitting an Expression of Interest to become a steering committee member to represent the following states after recent committee resignations in :- Australian Capital Territory Queensland South Australia Indigenous/Regional/ Remote position Attached is the […]
Lung Foundation Australia and Comcare Australia will partner to provide an Australian first in the development of a Nursing Education Program to care for patients/carers that have an asbestos-related disease (ARD) and in particular, mesothelioma patients. Lung Foundation Nurse Educator, Judy Rafferty, will lead this project and has spent years caring for Mesothelioma patients and […]
Dear Victorian ANZLCNF members, Victoria is the only state in Australia that has not either already introduced or announced an intention to introduce smokefree outdoor dining and drinking areas. As a cancer specialist, we ask you to join our campaign and support a complete ban on smoking in outdoor dining and drinking areas. To do so, […]
New clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of lung cancer have been published in an electronic ‘wiki’ format to assist doctors and their patients to make informed treatment choices based on the most current research available. Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Australia, with 9954 new cases (including small cell and non-small cell lung cancers) […]
Lung Foundation Australia is working in partnership with Comcare Australia in the development of a National Nurses Education Program to care for patients with and asbestos-related disease (ARD)/mesothelioma. We are looking for ten (10) Registered Nurses from each state, including rural/remote and indigenous. If you are looking to be a part of Australia’s FIRST Nursing Education pilot […]
Cancer Australia is delivering a new online lung cancer course for health professionals (GPs and nurses) via the Qstream online learning platform. It will be of interest to health professionals who want to know more about lung cancer signs and symptoms and the key strategies for promoting early diagnosis and referral of patients who have […]
In England best practice guidance in cancer recommends that all patients have access to a specialist nurse such as the tumour specific clinical nurse specialist. The role has become pivotal providing aspects of care e.g. meeting information needs, holistic nurse led follow up including symptom control, managing care and providing psychological and social interventions including […]
Lung Foundation Australia is seeking funding for a two-year pilot program to provide Lung Cancer Nurses as part of the 2014-15 Federal Budget. While grateful for the steps taken by the Australian Government to support people with cancer in recent years, Lung Foundation Australia believes there is a vital need for lung cancer specific nurses […]
We are conducting a research study aimed at learning more about how health professionals make decisions about treatment for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). An individual questionnaire has been designed for cancer nurse specialists who treat people with MPM. We are seeking your assistance. If you agree to take part in this study, you will complete the […]
