Events for health professionals

Taking a deep dive into nausea and vomiting, and constipation and diarrhoea, this session will explore the causes and impact of these symptoms, as well as guidance for managing them. We'll also discuss further GI-related symptoms including bloating, steatorrhea and gastric outlet obstruction.

Explore what fatigue looks like pancreatic cancer patients, including its causes and impact. We'll provide guidance and practical tips to help with managing fatigue, discussing amenable factors and who is available to provide further support.

Understand how to assess pain, the different types of pain your pancreatic cancer patients may experience and methods for controlling pain. We will also consider how pain management can change throughout a patient’s journey, complimentary therapies and who’s responsible for pain management.

Explore the psychological and emotional impact of pancreatic cancer throughout a patient’s journey, considering the effects of uncertainty, distress and rapid deterioration. We'll highlight the relationship between emotional and physical symptoms and the importance of open and honest conversations.