How Can I Reach A Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse? | Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia can provide access to a Lung Cancer Support Nurse who is available for free telephone appointments for patients, their families and carers at any stage of their lung cancer journey. Our Lung Cancer Support Nurse is a highly experienced oncology nurse who can provide evidence-based information and support regarding a lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and wellbeing, in addition to guidance about relevant support services.

There are only 12 full-time-equivalent specialist lung cancer nurses in the whole of Australia. This number is meant to cater to the 12,000 newly diagnosed lung cancer patients in Australians every year. There simply aren’t enough specialist nurses – it doesn’t even scratch the surface of what is needed.

Lung Foundation Australia is currently calling on the Federal Government to fund more specialist lung cancer nurses. To find out how you can help champion equal access to treatment and care, or to book a free telephone appointment with our Lung Cancer Nurse, connect with us today: https://lungfoundation.com.au/lung-ca...