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Cancer MDTs ","paragraph_text":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australian guidelines highlight the need for rapid referral of patients with suspected or proven lung cancer to a hospital and specialist linked with a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0service<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 The types of health professionals involved in treatment planning as part of a Lung Cancer MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0include<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core team members<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respiratory Medicine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thoracic Surgery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical Oncology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Radiation Oncology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pathology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Radiology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nurse Specialist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Palliative care<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other t<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eam members<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nuclear medicine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physiotherapy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Psychiatry\/Psychology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dietetics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupational Therapy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163972401 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163972401 BCX0\">The team should also include an expert in providing culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW163972401 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<h3>Connecting with an MDT<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connect with a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">send a referral letter to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lung cancer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specialist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0affiliated with a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ancer MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lung Cancer MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s can be located through Lung Foundation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Australia\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ancer MDT\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">director<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, an online tool\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which provides the location of Lung Cancer MDTs throughout Australia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The directory can be searched<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by location or by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">state<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\/territory\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and a map function is also available.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-cancer-mdt\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to access the directory.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If may be helpful to locate the MDT services in your area to help aid the referral process with your GP or medical practitioner. If you are unable to find a location<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0speak with your lung cancer specialist about alternative options such as remote services via telephone or video conference.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In order f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or\u00a0your doctor t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">refer you to an MDT service<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0may need to contact the MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">coordinator to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ask which lung cancer specialists are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">registered\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with the MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hey will then be guided through the referral process to an\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">active member of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MDT.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you live in NSW or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ACT,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">search for lung cancer specialists affiliated with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ung\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ancer MDT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s via t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he NSW government site \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canrefer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 This website\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canrefer.org.au\/?_ga=2.227044125.180931094.1592345370-901440460.1547679902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"Frequently Asked Questions  ","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"","title":"Will I know if my case is being discussed by an MDT? ","text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">If<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0you are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0unsure whether\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0lung cancer has been discussed at an MDT, it is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">important\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">to discuss with your lung<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0cancer specialist<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP BCX0 SCXW57679224\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Will I attend an MDT meeting about my condition? ","text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">It\u2019s uncommon for people living with lung cancer to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0attend\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">MDT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0meeting<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0lung cancer specialist will discuss\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0case, on\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0behalf, at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264567028 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"How often will MDTs review my case?    ","text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Each\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">case\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">will<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0be<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0discussed\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">at an MDT meeting\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">initially<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">, to confirm\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">diagnosis,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">staging and plan treatment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.\u00a0 It may also be discussed\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">during the treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">phase<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0if\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">treatment plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0needs to be reviewed, due to a c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hange in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0condition<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1927553 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"What do I do if there isn\u2019t an MDT at my local hospital? ","text":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">If there is no MDT located near you, it is important to ask you<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">r<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138795618 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0lung cancer specialist if they have remote access to an MDT via other platforms, such as telehealth services.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW138795618 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Further Questions? ","text":"<p>Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s Information and Support Centre team are available to provide trusted guidance and practical tips, and to connect you with resources and support services to help you navigate this time. \u202fYou can reach our team during business hours via free call <a href=\"tel:1800654301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1800 654 301<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a call<\/a>.<\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_content","heading":"Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse","copy":"Our highly experienced oncology nurse provides a free telephone-based information and support service for people living with lung cancer, as well as families and carers. 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