Invitation strategies and participation in a community-based lung cancer screening programme located in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation.

Introduction: Although lung cancer screening is being implemented in the UK, there is uncertainty about the optimal invitation strategy. Here, we report participation in a community screening programme following a population-based invitation approach, examine factors associated with participation, and compare outcomes with hypothetical targeted invitations.

Methods: Letters were sent to all individuals (age 55-80) registered with a general practice (n=35 practices) in North and East Manchester, inviting ever-smokers to attend a Lung Health Check (LHC).

Patient survey examining the experience of care of a hospital-based opt-out tobacco dependency treatment service (the CURE Project).

Introduction: Treating tobacco dependency in patients admitted to hospital is a key priority in the National Health Service long-term plan. This service evaluation assessed the perception, needs and experience of care within an opt-out hospital-based tobacco dependency treatment service (the Conversation, Understand, Replace, Experts and Evidence Base (CURE) team) in North-West England.

Methods: A survey was offered to all eligible patients between 1 July 2020 and 30 September 2020.

The diagnostic pathway in lung cancer patients with best supportive care decisions: are there lessons to be learnt?

Introduction: A proportion of patients with lung cancer will not be suitable for anti-cancer treatment and are managed with best supportive care (BSC). The aim of this retrospective case series analysis was to critically review the use of diagnostic and staging investigations in patients who were ultimately managed with BSC.

Methods: A retrospective review of all lung cancer patients with a multidisciplinary team outcome of BSC from 01 June 2018 to 01 June 2019 was performed.

Risk perception and disease knowledge in attendees of a community-based lung cancer screening programme.

Objectives: In England, a risk-based approach is used to determine eligibility for lung cancer screening. Ensuring effective communication and counselling of risk is therefore increasingly important. In this study, we explore the perception of lung cancer risk in attendees of a community-based screening service, located in socio-economically deprived areas of Manchester.

Implementation and outcomes of the RAPID programme: Addressing the front end of the lung cancer pathway in Manchester.

Introduction: Patients with suspected lung cancer require computed tomography (CT), specialist interpretation of the CT and a consultation with a specialist. Significant time savings could be made with rapid access to these components in the front end of the lung cancer pathway.

Methods: The RAPID programme was launched at Manchester's Wythenshawe Hospital in April 2016.

Is there a role for the high-risk multidisciplinary team meeting in thoracic surgery?

Objectives: There is little information on the impact of a high-risk multidisciplinary team (HRMDT) for thoracic surgery. In our unit, patients considered high risk for thoracic surgery have been discussed at this meeting since its inception in June 2013. The aim of this study was to audit our selection of patients discussed at the HRMDT and its effect on patient outcomes.