NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative in North Lanarkshire to support people following treatment for lung cancer.

It is part of the ground-breaking Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT) programme, a series of pilot projects across Scotland within the NHS and councils, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Heather Quail, Macmillan TCAT project manager for NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Our project offers patients living in North Lanarkshire who have received treatment for lung cancer a monthly online assessment over six months to look at the overall impact their treatment has had on their quality of life and the physical, psychological and mental effects on them and their family. 

“The result of the assessment will be looked at by our lung cancer nurse specialist. 

“Patients will be given information to help manage their concerns or be put in touch with the right services to help. This can promote a healthier lifestyle, encourage more independence in self-management and put patients back in touch with their local community.”