Supporting people with pancreatic cancer in the community
3rd July 2024, 12.00 – 14.15 via Zoom Webinar
Designed specifically for health professionals working in the community, this event explored all the key things you need to know to provide the best support and care to people with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones.
We discussed:
- The different journeys and touchpoints your patients may experience
- Symptom management support including key tips on managing pain, fatigue, nausea, diarrhoea and constipation
- Recognising the signs of end of life
- Important information to help with managing diet, PERT and diabetes
- Support available to you, your patients and their loved ones
Agenda
Agenda:
- 12.00 – 12.10: Welcome and introduction to pancreatic cancer – Sarah Bell, Head of Services, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 12.10 – 12.25: Tracking your patient’s journey – Nicci Murphy, Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 12.25 – 13.10: Symptom management support – Sinead Benson, Palliative Care CNS, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- 13.10 – 13.15: Break
- 13.15 – 13.45: Diet, PERT and diabetes – Anna Burton, Senior Specialist Pancreatic Dietitian, St James’s Hospital
- 13.45 – 13.55: Support for you, your patients and their loved ones from Pancreatic Cancer UK – Nicci Murphy
- 13.55 – 14.10: Q&A
- 14.10 – 14.15: Close
Who is this event series for?
This session is suitable for all health professionals working with people affected by pancreatic cancer in the community. This includes:
- Community and district nurses
- Palliative care teams
- GPs and primary care health professionals
- Community dietitians
- Support staff such as support workers, patient navigators
FAQs
What platform will the sessions 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.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Everyone who joins the sessions 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 session be recorded?
Yes – where the speakers are happy to be recorded. After the event, we will email all registrants with a link to the recording 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.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk