This is what it says on the hospital website, so she is at the stage of seeing the oncologist, I guess that means they have done a treatment plan.
It doesn't say anything about experimental treatments for example immunotherapy, I wonder if anything like that is an option.
The lung cancer service involves several departments and many staff members, some of whom are based in the respiratory department. The full lung cancer multidisciplinary team includes; 6 respiratory consultants, a thoracic surgeon, 2 oncologists, 3 lung nurse specialists, 3 radiologists, a histopathologist, and palliative care nurses.
Lung Nurse Specialists
Our role is to support patients, their families and friends through the difficult and upsetting process of diagnosing lung cancer and receiving treatment.
We can help by:
Discussing the diagnosis
Providing advice and information about any tests or investigations that are needed
Advising on benefits and referring to the appropriate agencies
Advising on controlling physical symptoms
Giving information on any treatments that are offered
Liaising with and referring to community services
Providing written information
Giving time to talk about any concerns or worries
The Lung Nurse Specialists are usually available Monday – Friday, between 9am and 4pm.
Tests and treatment plans
Patients are initially seen in a respiratory clinic and are often referred for further tests such as CT scans, blood tests, bronchoscopy, or percutaneous biopsy. After initial tests, patients cases are discussed at our Lung Multidisciplinary Team Meeting where treatment plans are agreed.
Patients will be informed of their results in a further respiratory clinic appointment and referred on to an appropriate specialist such as an oncologist or thoracic surgeon.
The majority of cancer treatments including radiotherapy and chemotherapy are organised by oncologists, and provided on site at the RUH. Patients requiring surgery and specialised radiotherapy will need to visit the Infirmary to undergo their surgical procedure.
The lung cancer service has close links with community palliative care services