Midland Lung Cancer Work Group
The purpose of the Midland Lung Cancer Work Group is to take a proactive and quality improvement approach to reduce the inequalities, incidence and impact of lung cancer across the cancer continuum for Midland.
In 2015-2016, the group has supported the following initiatives:
- Review and update of Midland Small Lung Cancer Treatment Guideline
- Review and update of Midland Non-small cell Lung Cancer Treatment Guideline
- A Midland ‘Guide to Help you understand your Cancer Treatment’ booklet (in progress)
- Early detection of lung cancer initiative – Midland region (in progress)
- Development and regular reporting of Midland Lung Cancer Key Performance Indicators
- Maintenance of the Midland Lung cancer database
- Establishment of Bay of Plenty DHB Chest Conference Multidisciplinary Meeting
- Regional FCT Service improvements for lung cancer patients
Resources:
Midland Lung Cancer Guidelines (Awaiting approval)
Midland Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Guideline - November 2014
