LCNUK's Podcast

Join us for our next LCNUK Podcast where we explore occupational lung disease and how workplace exposures can contribute to serious respiratory conditions. Bing Smith (Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist) speaks with David Johnston-Keay (Partner with Irwin Mitchell LLP) about what counts as a work-related lung disease and why it’s often under-recognised. They discuss the significant impact of workplace hazards such as asbestos, including conditions like mesothelioma and occupational lung cancer, and highlight the scale of the issue, with thousands of new cases and deaths reported each year in the UK. Most importantly, they encourage you to consider occupational history and refer patients for advice or support where appropriate.During the podcast David mentions GORDS - The Group of Occupational Respiratory Disease Specialists. Click here to find out more and find your local support.

In our first LCNUK Podcast episode of 2026, Jen Ross, Lung Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner, is joined by Jeremy Smelt, a Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon, to discuss the advancements in robotic thoracic surgery and its integration with artificial intelligence.Jeremy shares his experiences and insights on how robotic techniques compare to traditional surgery, the impact on surgical teams, and patient perspectives. The conversation also explores the role of AI in enhancing surgical training, how it can can provide feedback to surgeons to improve their skills and techniques, and what it entails in terms of the patient understanding of AI in the context of their surgery.

A podcast about the new Professional Development Framework for Lung Cancer Navigators/CoordinatorsIn this podcast, Jane Weir, Larissa Griffiths and Amanda Abbott talk about the new LCNUK Professional Development Framework for Lung Cancer Navigators/Coordinators. They cover: An introduction to the FrameworkIts genesis - why did LCNUK feel the need for a Lung Cancer Navigator/Coordinator Framework?Importance and benefits of the Navigator/Coordinator role in driving better lung cancer careWhat LCNUK hopes the Framework will achieve, andWhat should Trusts/Health boards across the UK use the Framework for and why they should include Lung Cancer Navigators/Coordinators as part of their workforce. 

Following on from our previous LCNUK podcast on DNACPR, joining current LCNUK Chair Karen Clayton for our second podcast in this short series is Fiona Bushell from Irwin Mitchell.Fiona is a solicitor who specialises in advising clients on Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Probate at Irwin Mitchell, and joins Karen to discuss the very important topic of LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney).During this podcast you will hear what LPA is, what the importance of it is, some examples of situations that you may find yourself in with some of your patients and what you can do to support them, and why it is so important that you understand the complexities of it.Thank you to Irwin Mitchell, Fiona and Mat for their support for this vitally important two part series.

Joining current LCNUK Chair Karen Clayton for our next LCNUK podcast, and first in a two part series, is Mat Culverhouse from Irwin Mitchell.Mat is a partner in the Public Law and Human Rights Department at Irwin Mitchell specialising in mental and community law, and joins Karen to discuss the very important topic of DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).During this podcast you will hear what DNACPR is, the reality of what CPR is and what impact it can have on a patient, some scenarios that you may find yourself in with patients and how you can navigate them, and why it is so important that you understand the complexities of it.

In this LCNUK podcast Vicki Anderson (LCNUK Committee Member and Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist) is joined by Dr Ruth Sharrock (Respiratory Consultant and Clinical Lead for Lung Cancer) to breakdown the importance of smoking cessation for our lung cancer patients.Together they discuss whether smoking is still a leading cause of lung cancers, when the best time is and how best to encourage those being diagnosed with lung cancer to stop smoking, and then following on from that how we can support our patients in stopping smoking and what treatment/therapy options there are.

Welcome to LCNUK's first ever podcast.Sarah Ivey (Team Leader for Lung Cancer CNS Teams at Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals and LCNUK Committee Member) is joined by Michaela Morris (Occupational Therapist and Client Support Manager at Irwin Mitchell) to discuss the importance of Wellbeing in the Workplace and how looking after yourself is vitally important to your daily tasks.Michaela shares her expertise from her life of supporting clients and their families living with the impact of work related lung cancer and asbestos disease and between them, both Sarah and Michaela share their recommendations and advice for how you can best look after yourselves.