Addressing the growing burden of lung cancer in Australia
Lung cancer remains one of the most common and deadliest cancers in Australia, yet patients and carers continue to face significant challenges in accessing the care and support they need.
This webinar will explore the burden of lung cancer, key unmet needs, and the latest initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Lung cancer in Australia – Key statistics and impact
- Challenges for patients & carers – Understanding the emotional, financial, and medical burdens
- Supportive care services – How to connect patients with essential resources
- Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse Telehealth Program – A vital initiative providing expert care remotely
- Referral pathways to Lung Foundation Australia – Ensuring patients receive the right support
- The National Lung Cancer Screening Program – A major step forward in early detection and better outcomes
Join us for this essential discussion and gain valuable insights into how we can work together to improve the lives of those affected by lung cancer.
Chair
Amii Gibson
Clinical Lead - Specialist Lung Cancer Nurses, Lung Foundation Australia
Speaker
Aldrian (Ian) Talaid
Clinical Lead - Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses Telehealth, Lung Foundation Australia
Ian has been a registered haematology and oncology nurse for 15 years, providing support services in lung cancer. He is also a trained nurse counsellor, and currently leads the Lung Foundation's lung cancer telehealth service.
Monday 7 April
1.00–2.00pm
