Watch this free, educational webinar to find out the most important things you need to know when supporting people with pancreatic cancer in the community. 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 in this session, we focused on the key information you need and where you can find further support.
Hosted by specialist nurses with experience working in the community, we explored the different pathways and symptoms your patients with pancreatic cancer may experience and how you can best support them.
We also discussed diet, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) and diabetes, along with other pancreatic cancer specific symptoms.
During the session, you will hear from people affected by pancreatic cancer on the impact the support they have received in the community has had on their quality of life and get practical tips and guidance to help you provide the best support and care to people with pancreatic cancer in the community.
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Symptom management support in pancreatic cancer – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Simon Walker, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Diet, PERT & type 3c diabetes – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Simon Walker, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Lived experience - Jane's story
In this video Jane, whose husband Colin passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2022, shares their experience of community care. Jane talks positively about the incredible impact care in the community had on her and Colin’s quality of life.
View the video of Jane sharing her experience
Watch the recording
View the agenda
- 09.30 – 09.35: Welcome – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 09.35 – 10.05: Symptom management support in pancreatic cancer – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Simon Walker, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.05 – 10.10: Lived experience video
- 10.10 – 10.40: Diet, PERT & type 3c diabetes – Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Simon Walker, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.40 – 10.55: Q&A – Chaired by Simon Walker, supported by Nicci Murphy, Specialist Nurses, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.55– 11.00: Close
Learning Outcomes
- Increase your understanding of the different pathways a person with pancreatic cancer may experience
- Increase your knowledge of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer
- Grow your confidence in how to support your patients with their symptoms specific to pancreatic cancer
- Get tips on supporting patients with their diet and PERT
- Increase your understanding of diabetes related to pancreatic cancer
- Find out where additional support is available to both patients and health professionals.
Who is this session for?
This session is suitable for all health professionals who support and care for people with pancreatic cancer. It is particularly relevant to:
- Community and district nurses
- Palliative care teams
- GPs and primary care health professionals
- Community dietitians
- Support staff, such as support works and patient navigators
Our speakers
Nicci Murphy – Clinical Lead, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Nicci has been nursing for 20 years and started her career as a district nurse, going on to specialise in palliative care, both in the community and in a hospice setting. Nicci then moved to secondary care, working in oncology in a city hospital providing support to individuals and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis, including pancreatic cancer. For the last five years Nicci has been part of the nursing team at Pancreatic Cancer UK working on the support line.
Simon Walker Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Simon has been a registered nurse for over 20 years starting his career in specialist surgery within an acute NHS hospital before moving into Community Nursing. For the past 15 years Simon has worked as a specialist nurse within hospice care in both the community and inpatient settings. His main focus has been in palliative care supporting people with life limiting illness, including those living with pancreatic cancer. Simon’s aim has been to help patients and their loved ones maximise their quality of life and this is something he is passionate about offering people affected by pancreatic cancer.
Key take aways and further resources
Key take home messages from the webinar:
Further resources for you and your patients:
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
