Presentations from Symptom management of pancreatic cancer
26th October 2023, 09.00 - 11.00, Virtual via Zoom
This free online event explored symptom assessment and management for people living with pancreatic cancer.
Our Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurses teamed up with UGI CNSs from Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver this session discussing some of the common physical symptoms of pancreatic cancer and how we can best manage these.
We looked at: nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, fatigue, pain, thromboembolism, gastric outlet obstruction (GOO), biliary obstruction, ascites and lymphoedema.
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- 09.00 – 09.10: Welcome and introduction – Rachel Richardson, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 09.10 – 09.35: Nausea, diarrhoea and constipation – Rosie Forrest, UGI CNS, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- 09.35 – 09.45: Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) and biliary obstruction – Claire Bowman, UGI CNS, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- 09.45 – 10.00: Q&A
- 10.00 – 10.05: Refreshment break
- 10.05 – 10.20: Fatigue and thromboembolism – Nicci Murphy, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.20 – 10.40: Pain, ascites and lymphoedema – Rosie Hull, UGI CNS, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- 10.40 – 10.55: Q&A
- 10.55 – 11.00: Close
What can I expect to learn from this session?
This educational session will:
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of some of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer
- Grow your confidence in caring for and supporting your patients with these symptoms
Who is this session for?
This session is suitable for all healthcare professionals treating and supporting people with pancreatic cancer, no matter your level or role. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
- UGI / HPB CNSs – both those new to post and those looking for a recap
- Community Staff including Healthcare Assistants, Community Nurses and District Nurses
- Support staff such as support workers, patient navigators and MDT co-ordinators
- Primary Care Staff
- Palliative care teams
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk