TLHC - information for professionals

The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer is supported by comprehensive guidelines from NICE. These show that it is possible to successfully treat lung cancer, especially when diagnosed at an early stage.

The national cancer strategy, Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer 2011 notes better survival rates in some other countries and recognises the importance of diagnosing cancer earlier in the UK.

Achieving World-class Cancer Outcomes -A Strategy for England 2015-2020 report of the Independent Cancer Taskforce that has been adopted by NHS England again stresses the importance of earlier diagnosis. It also makes clear the importance of listening to patient views, adopting innovative approaches and making the necessary investments to transform outcomes.

Targeted lung health checks are one of the first projects to roll out following the launch of the NHS Long Term Plan, which sets an ambition that by 2028, 75% of cancer will be diagnosed at stages 1 or 2; improving on the current national figure of 50 per cent.

Information for GPs

Cancer Alliance :: TLHC and your patient (icb.nhs.uk)

Cancer Alliance :: Communication from TLHC programme (icb.nhs.uk)