Join ITONF’s Lung Cancer Awareness Webinar – Living Your Life with Lung Cancer, on 19 November 2025
A free webinar from the International Thoracic Oncology Nursing Forum (ITONF)
Dear Colleagues,
As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, ITONF invites you to register for our global webinar:
Living Your Life with Lung Cancer
On Wednesday 19 November 2025
Toronto 0500hrs | London 1000hrs | CET 1100hrs | Perth 1800hrs | Brisbane 2000hrs |Sydney 2100hrs ⏱ Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Can’t join live? The recording will be available afterwards at www.itonf.com
Register here
Programme
Welcome
Chair: Dianne Zawisza, Co-Chair ITONF Educational Subcommittee
Brief Introduction to Surgery & Adjuvant Therapy – A Case Presentation Including 'A Patient Story'
Kate Kuhns, USA, Co-Chair ITONF Educational Subcommittee
A powerful patient perspective highlighting the impact of surgery and adjuvant treatment decisions, and the vital role nurses play in supporting recovery and wellbeing.
Improving Nutrition to Support Treatment Nicole Kiss, Australia
Associate Professor at Deakin University, Melbourne, Nicole leads a research program to improve the recognition and management of cancer-related muscle loss and malnutrition.
Nutritional support is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of care for people undergoing lung cancer treatment. Nicole will discuss practical ways to optimise intake, manage symptoms, and help patients maintain strength and resilience during and after therapy.
Top Tips for Advising Your Patient on Intimacy Eliza Bailey, Australia
Eliza is Nurse Coordinator at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.
Conversations about intimacy and sexuality can be among the most difficult in thoracic oncology nursing. Eliza will share sensitive and practical strategies for approaching these topics confidently, recognising the emotional and physical challenges patients face. She will emphasise the importance of intimacy and pleasure, crucial yet often overlooked aspects of holistic management.
Summary & CloseChair: Dianne Zawisza
This topical and thought-provoking webinar will explore the holistic aspects of care that truly make a difference to those living their lives with lung cancer. Please register to join nurses from around the world to learn, share, and be inspired.
