Non-surgical treatment options: Ablative therapies

26th October 2022, 10am - 11.30am, Zoom

Only a small number of your patients that are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will be able to have surgery, this session looks at the different types of ablative therapies there are as alternative treatment options. This is a detailed look at what options are available, who they’re for and the process for deciding so you can better support your patients as they explore their options.

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Agenda


  • 10.00 – 10.10: Welcome and introductions
  • 10.10 – 10.35: Radiotherapy (including SABR) – Ganesh Radhakrishna, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital
  • 10.35 – 11.00: IRE – Nicola de Liguori-Carino, Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon, Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 11.00 – 11.25: Oncosil – Ajith Thankamma, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • 11.25 – 11.30: Close

What can I expect to learn from this session?


By attending this educational session, you explore what the following therapies are, who’s suitable for them, the advantages and disadvantages of each and an understanding of what the patient may have to undertake with a chance to ask questions.

We’ll be looking at

  • Radiotherapy, including SABR
  • IRE
  • Oncosil

Who is this session for?


This session is suitable for healthcare professionals treating and supporting people with pancreatic cancer. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:

  • Specialist nurses
  • Dieticians
  • Junior registrars
  • District general specialist nurses
  • Support workers, patient navigators, MDT co-ordinators

Our speakers


Ganesh Radhakrishna, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital

Nicola de Liguori-Carino, Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Ajith Thankamma, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

 

FAQs


What platform will this session be hosted on?

This event will be held on Zoom. 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.

Will I receive a certificate of attendance?

Everyone who joins the session 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 session be recorded?

Yes. After the event, we will email all registrants with a link to the recording 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.

How do I register?

All you need to do is click the link below and fill in the Zoom registration form. You’ll then receive an automatic email via Zoom with the joining details.

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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk

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