At the event:
- 296 health professionals attended
- 98% said their knowledge increased
- 96% said they received practical tips to support their patients
- 99% said they’d recommend the event to their colleagues
Over half of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed in emergency settings, with many also presenting here for urgent support with symptoms and the side effects of treatment.
Delivered by HPB Specialist, Yvonne Steele, this educational webinar will discussed red flags to look out for, key questions you should consider asking, and what information you need to know when supporting people with suspected or existing pancreatic cancer.
We know it’s impossible for you to know everything about pancreatic cancer given the range of patients with different conditions you’ll see. So this session focused on the key information you need to know and where you can find further support, to ensure you leave the session with practical tips to implement in your own practice.
Watch the recording:
Recognising red flags in pancreatic cancer
Allison shares her and her partner Paul's experience of pancreatic cancer
View the slides
Identifying pancreatic cancer in emergency settings, Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Managing side effects of pancreatic cancer treatment in emergency settings, Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Additional resources
Agenda
- 9.00 – 9.05: Welcome and introduction, Lea Booth, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 9.05 – 9.35: Identifying pancreatic cancer in emergency settings, Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- 9.35 – 9.40: Lived experience
- 9.40 – 10.10: Managing side effects of pancreatic cancer treatment in emergency settings, Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- 10.10 – 10.25: Q&A
- 10.25 – 10.30: Close
Learning objectives
- 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
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 those working in emergency settings, community and district nurses, GPs and primary care health professionals.
Our speakers
Chair
- Lea Booth, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Speakers
- Yvonne Steele, HPB CNS, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
- After qualifying as a registered nurse, Yvonne secured a job on the surgical Liver Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where she worked for 12 years. The unit is one of the largest in Europe and treats all HPB cancers. It was her dream to work with the HPB Cancer CNS Team which she joined in 2010. Yvonne is part of a team that cares for patients on both surgical and oncological pathways.
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
- 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.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
