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 catching up on our free, virtual education session on understanding the essentials of genomic medicine and how to apply it in your practice.
Hosted by specialists, we began 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 then explored what this looks like in practice, providing guidance on how you can increase access to genomic profiling for your patients.
We also featured 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
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Additional resources
- Share our patient information on genomics, genes and pancreatic cancer
- Find out more about the Genomics Learning Passport for Nurses
- Discover the NHS England Genomics Education Programme
- Get quick, concise information for clinicians from GeNotes
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 – Philandra Costello, Genomics Lead Nurse, Central and South Genomics Medicine Service
- 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
- Provide 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
- Philandra Costello, Genomics Lead Nurse, Central and South Genomics Medicine Service
- Gemma Graham, Macmillan HPB Clinical Nurse Specialist, Northern Cancer Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- 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.
