Our lung cancer booklets are written and reviewed by health professionals and people affected by lung cancer. All information is based on high-quality, evidence-based sources and current national guidance. We review and update our materials regularly to make sure they remain accurate and trustworthy.
National Guidance and Clinical Evidence
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – nice.org.uk
Lung cancer: diagnosis and management (NG122)
Immunotherapy technology appraisals (TA1071, TA876, and others)
Radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatment guidance
Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) – scottishmedicines.org.uk
Evaluates and approves new medicines for use within NHS Scotland. Provides evidence-based advice on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of treatments, including those for lung cancer.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) – sign.ac.uk
SIGN 137: Management of lung cancer
British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) – btog.org
Clinical education and professional resources on lung cancer care.
Public Information and Research Sources
NHS – nhs.uk/lung-cancer
Up-to-date information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Cancer Research UK – cancerresearchuk.org
Evidence-based cancer information and clinical trial listings.
Macmillan Cancer Support – macmillan.org.uk
Resources about living with and beyond lung cancer.
Asthma + Lung UK (formerly British Lung Foundation) – asthmaandlung.org.uk
Reliable information about lung conditions, treatments, and patient support.
Marie Curie – mariecurie.org.uk
Guidance on palliative and end-of-life care.
National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) – ncri.org.uk
Research information and updates on clinical studies.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) – gov.uk/government/organisations/ohid
Data and reports on cancer incidence, outcomes, and public health.
Information Standards and Quality
Patient Information Forum (PIF) – pifonline.org.uk
Standards for producing accurate, accessible, and evidence-based health information.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Editorial Process
All materials are reviewed by our clinical experts and a Reader Panel, which includes people affected by lung cancer.
Learn more or join our panel: roycastle.org/ways-to-give/become-a-charity-advocate
Last reviewed: November 2025
Next review due: November 2027
For questions about the evidence behind our materials, please contact info@roycastle.org.