Watch this free, virtual education session to find out everything you need to know about optimising quality of life for your pancreatic cancer patients and providing the best support.
The session brought together a panel of experts from across the health professional community and explored the key principles of quality of life, including nutrition, exercise, wellbeing and symptom management.
The theory was brought to life with a variety of case studies, as our panellists discussed how people with pancreatic cancer’s quality of life can be impacted by the support and care they receive.
Watch the recording to get practical tips and guidance to help you ensure the best quality of life for your pancreatic cancer patients.
Watch the recording
View the agenda
- 9.00 – 9.05: Welcome and introduction – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 9.05 – 9:20: Introducing quality of life and key themes – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 9.20 – 10.30: Case study and panel discussion – chaired by Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Dr Robin Muir
- Neil Bibby
- Melanie Allen
- Dr Ruth Corbally
- Gemma Kindness
- 10.30 – 10.50: Q&A with our panellists – chaired by Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.50 – 11.00: Summary of key messages and close
Learning Outcomes
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of how to optimise quality of life for your pancreatic cancer patients
- Grow your confidence in offering symptom management support to pancreatic cancer patients
- Understand the impact of pancreatic cancer on patient’s emotional wellbeing and practical tips on how to offer support
Who is this session for?
This session is suitable for all health professionals who support and care for people with pancreatic cancer. Your role might be (but not limited to):
- CNS or nurse
- Dietitian
- Surgeon or oncologist
- GP
- Palliative care specialist
- Supportive role or patient navigator
Our speakers
Chair:
- Nicci Murphy – Clinical Lead and Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Speakers and panellists:
- Lynne McCallum – Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Dr Robin Muir – Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Centre Head at Maggie’s Manchester
- Neil Bibby – Senior Specialist HPB Dietitian, Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Melanie Allen – Lead Pancreatico-biliary Nurse Specialist, Swansea Bay UHB
- Dr Ruth Corbally – GP, Powys Teaching Health Board
- Gemma Kindness – Advanced Physiotherapist, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals
Further resources
- Our free online course on symptom management
- Website information about symptom management
- Website information on end of life care for health professionals
- Website information on treatment for pancreatic cancer
We have a free Support Line staffed by a team of Nurse Specialists who are able to provide support for you and your patients, you can find more details about it here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
