Enhancing Lung Cancer Treatment Pathways at Wythenshawe Hospital: A Comprehensive Overview

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Visiting Wythenshawe Hospital in November 2018 provided valuable insights into their advanced lung cancer treatment facilities, including a dedicated RAPID program, a large multidisciplinary team, and cutting-edge resources such as EBUS suites. The hospital's emphasis on efficient access to pulmonary investigations and a team-based approach can serve as a model for other healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of fostering collaboration and strategic thinking for optimal patient care.


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  1. Feedback from visit to Wythenshawe Hospital Dr Vidan Masani Lung SSG November 2018

  2. Wythenshawe Hospital Tertiary Centre Surgery EBUS LAT (?) On site thoracic surgery Large team already in place

  3. RAPID program R apid A ccess to P ulmonary I nvestigation D ays

  4. Background Health Foundation grant New lung cancer building RAPID hub Radiologist office with a reporting station Clinic rooms Recovery ward Bronch/EBUS suites

  5. Big team! 7 WTE nurses 5.5 WTE band 3 HCAs 12 WTE administrative staff 3/4 lung cancer consultants 1 lung cancer radiologist Also includes thoracic surgical team

  6. Key components Team ethos Coding Finance Part Radiology led Part Nurse led

  7. What could we do? Extract the best parts which are applicable to our own local pathway Foster team approach Savvy with costings NOLCP = 49 days Don t think no, think how

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