Do you know how genomic medicine is transforming treatment and care for your pancreatic cancer patients? Ensure your patients are benefitting from these developments by joining our free, virtual education session on understanding the essentials of genomic medicine and how to apply it in your practice.
Hosted by specialists, we will begin with an introduction to genomic medicine in cancer, and the positive difference it has the potential to make for your pancreatic cancer patients’ treatment and care. We’ll then explore what this looks like in practice, providing guidance on how you can increase access to genomic profiling for your patients.
We will also have a spotlight session on new developments in pancreatic cancer, focusing on the current work around KRAS inhibitors and their exciting potential to improve patient outcomes in pancreatic cancer
Agenda
- 09.00 – 09.05 – Welcome – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 09.05 – 09.30 – An introduction to genomic medicine in pancreatic cancer – speaker to be confirmed
- 09.30 – 09:35– Lived experience video
- 09.35– 10.00 – Genomic medicine in practice – Gemma Graham, Macmillan HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northern Cancer Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- 10.00 – 10.05 – Break
- 10.05 – 10.20 – New developments in pancreatic cancer: spotlight on KRAS – Shivan Sivakumar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
- 10.20 -10.55 – Q&A
- 10.55 – 11.00 – Close
Learning objectives
- 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, and how to talk about this with your patients.
- Increase knowledge and understanding of the role you can play in improving access to genomic medicine for your pancreatic cancer patients.
- Learn about current developments in pancreatic cancer and what this may mean for the future of pancreatic cancer care
Who is this session for?
This session is suitable for all health professionals who support and care for people with pancreatic cancer and are based in hospitals. It is particularly relevant to nurses, CNSs, oncology teams, consultants, genetic counsellors and GPs.
Our speakers
Chair
- Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Speakers
- Shivan Sivakumar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Which ACCEND Capabilities in Practice does this course support?
Our events are mapped to the ACCEND framework. Find out more about ACCEND.
This event supports the following ACCEND Capabilities in Practice:
- 6. 1 Provide information and advice appropriate to the needs, priorities and concerns of individuals
- 24. 2 Engage in self-directed learning, critically reflecting on practice to maximise advanced clinical skills and knowledge, as well as own potential to lead and develop both care and services locally and regionally.
FAQs
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.
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.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
