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Health professionals

Resources for health professionals to help you provide the best possible care for your patients 

We’re all part of a community that’s working to support people with pancreatic cancer. Whatever your role, you play a crucial part. And we are here to help you. 

Stay up to date, increase your knowledge and grow your confidence with our free educational events, online courses and resources designed for health professionals like you. 

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Support for your patients

The additional information and support we can provide to patients and their families complements the dedicated care you provide. Together we can improve their quality of life.

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Information for you

Discover a range of information and resources to increase your knowledge of pancreatic cancer. Find out about treatments, diet, diabetes, symptom management, end of life care and more.

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Educational events for you

Get your place at free online educational events for health professionals and watch recordings from past events on topics like diet, diabetes and emotional support.

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Join our Health Professional Support and Information Bulletin

Help ensure your patients get the best care and support possible by staying up to date with our monthly health professional emails. Hear about educational resources for you, support and info for your patients, as well as the latest news and updates.

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Online courses

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Introduction to pancreatic cancer

Our four-part introduction to pancreatic cancer course provides an overview of pancreatic cancer. Find out how it presents, the symptoms, treatment options and ongoing supportive care needs of people with pancreatic cancer.

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PERT and pancreatic cancer

Our health professional's guide to pancreatic cancer and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) provides information on pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) and how to mange this effectively with PERT. CPD Approved by the British Dietetic Association and reviewed by specialists.

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Diabetes and pancreatic cancer

Our first of its kind six-part diabetes and pancreatic cancer course has been written and reviewed by experts. It provides an introduction to diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and in-depth information on its management.

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Inherited risk resources

Around 1 in 10 pancreatic cancers are inherited. As a health professional, you should refer patients who may have an inherited risk of pancreatic cancer to a national study, called EUROPAC, Through EUROPAC they may be able to receive regular monitoring that could ultimately save their life.

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Optimal Care Pathway for pancreatic cancer

This Optimal Care Pathway initiative brought together a community of health professionals and people with lived experience across the UK to understand the obstacles people face, and agree what needs to happen to improve diagnosis, treatment and care.

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Sign up to receive our Pancreatic Cancer Transformation Updates

Keep at the forefront of developments and innovations in pancreatic cancer by signing up to receive our quarterly updates for health professionals specialising in pancreatic cancer. 

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Join our Cancer Alliance Bulletin

Keep up to date with how you can drive improvements in pancreatic cancer pathways and care in your cancer alliance area.

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