Recognising red flags in pancreatic cancer

• 9.00 – 9.05: Welcome and introduction, Jeni Jones, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
• 9.05 – 9.10: Lived experience
• 9.10 – 10.05: Recognising red flags in pancreatic cancer, Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • 9.10 – 9.35: Identifying pancreatic cancer in emergency settings,
  • 9.35 – 10.05: Managing side effects of pancreatic cancer treatment in emergency settings
• 10.05 – 10.25: Q&A
• 10.25 – 10.30: Close

• Increase your knowledge of the key symptoms of pancreatic cancer
• Get tips on managing pancreatic cancer related symptoms in emergency settings
• Grow your confidence in recognising and managing common side effects of treatment for your pancreatic cancer patients

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 those working in emergency settings, community and district nurses, GPs and primary care health professionals.

Chair

• Jeni Jones, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

Speakers

• Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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
• 7. 4 Access information from a range of resources, and use them to meet the individual needs of service users, translating clinically related topics into language which is understandable both for individuals to self-manage effectively and for the development of patient information
• 9. 1 Understand the roles that acute, community and primary care services play in supporting people living with and affected by cancer
• 9. 2 Understand the issues facing individuals as they complete cancer treatment or are discharged from acute hospital follow-up
• 12. 4 Assess the importance and meaning of presenting features from the clinical assessment, recognising the different symptoms and conditions commonly seen in first point of contact roles in cancer care
• 12. 8 Understand the importance and implications of findings and results and take appropriate action. This may be urgent referral/escalation as in life threatening situations, or further investigation, treatment or referral
• 12.12 Demonstrate knowledge of tests and investigations commonly used in cancer care, including rationale for use and normal ranges of results
• 14. 4 Appropriately support people at risk of or demonstrating signs of acute deterioration, with effective and timely MDT liaison and triage
• 14.10 Identify the need for immediate treatment of oncology-related palliative and urgent care emergencies such as cancer-associated thrombosis, metastatic spinal cord compression, superior venacava obstruction and hypercalcaemia
• 18. 1 Recognise common symptoms and oncological emergencies
• 18. 4 Have a knowledge of the presentations of treatment-related and disease related symptoms and the red flags that would necessitate escalation, emergency admission and/or onward referral
• 20. 6 Identify the need for additional clinical and professional support such as referral, second opinion
• 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.

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.