Genomic medicine in pancreatic cancer: transforming care now

• 09.00 – 09.05 – Welcome – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
• 09.05 – 09.35 – An introduction to genomic medicine in pancreatic cancer – Matilda Bradford, SW GMS Genetic Counselling Lead for Cancer and Lecturer in Genomic Medicine, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • 09.35 – 09.50 – Q&A with Matilda Bradford
• 09.50 – 10.00 – Lived experience video
• 10.00 – 10.30 – Genomic medicine in practice – Hayley Turner, HPB CNS, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
  • 10.30 -10.45 – Q&A with Hayley Turner
• 10.45 – Close 

• A clear understanding of what genomic medicine is and how this is used in pancreatic cancer. 

• Understand the impact of genomic medicine on the care and treatment for someone with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.  

• Increase confidence in talking to patients, families and health professionals about the role of genomics in pancreatic cancer care.  

• Increase knowledge and understanding of the role you can play in improving care for pancreatic cancer patients through genomic medicine. 

This session is suitable for all health professionals who support and care for people with pancreatic cancer. It is particularly relevant to nurses, CNSs, oncology teams, consultants, genetic counsellors and GPs.  

Chair:

Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

Speakers:

Hayley Turner, HPB CNS, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Matilda Bradford, PhD, SW GMS Genetic Counselling Lead for Cancer and Lecturer in Genomic Medicine, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

What platform will this event be hosted on?

This event will be held on Zoom Webinar. After you book, you will receive an email via Zoom with the joining details. You can join on a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone – any device with an internet connection. 

If you don’t have access to the internet, you can also dial in from a standard telephone. 

If you have any additional access needs or special requirements for attending this event, please get in touch with us by emailing hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk  so we can discuss these with you.

Will I receive a certificate of attendance?

Everyone who joins the event live on the day will get access to their certificate of attendance upon filling in the feedback form. Certificates are only available to live attendees. 

Will the event be recorded?

Yes – where the speakers are happy to be recorded. After the event, we will email all registrants with a link to the recordings and presentation slides. So if you’re unable to join the live session, you will be able to catch up at a later date. For the best experience, we recommend joining live.