Presentations from treatment in pancreatic cancer: chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 9.00am - 11.00am, via Zoom Webinar
Watch this webinar to find out everything you need to know about how chemotherapy and radiotherapy are used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
This session brought together specialists to discuss how chemotherapy and radiotherapy (including SABR) are used to treat pancreatic cancer. We also shared guidance on managing the side effects of these treatment and heard from someone affected by pancreatic cancer on their experience of chemotherapy.
Catch up to increase your knowledge and get practical tips to best support your patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
If you’d like to know more about the use of surgery and stents in pancreatic cancer, catch up on on our event that was held on 15th October.
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Chemotherapy and pancreatic cancer – Shivan Sivakumar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Radiotherapy and pancreatic cancer – Dr Ganesh Radhakrishna, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital
Managing side effects – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Nurse at Pancreatic Cancer UK
Watch the recording:
View the agenda
- 9.00 – 9.05 – Welcome and introduction – Simon Walker, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 9.05 – 9.10 – Lived experience – Sandra shares her experience of chemotherapy and pancreatic cancer.
- 9.10 – 9.40 – Chemotherapy and pancreatic cancer – Shivan Sivakumar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
- 9.40 – 10.05 – Radiotherapy and pancreatic cancer – Dr Ganesh Radhakrishna, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital
- 10.05 – 10.10 – Break
- 10.10 – 10.35 – Managing side effects of treatment – Lynne McCallum, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.35 – 10.55 – Q&A, chaired by Simon Walker, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 10.55 – 11.00 – Close
Learning Outcomes
- Increase your knowledge and understanding of how chemotherapy and radiotherapy are used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
- Grow your confidence in supporting your pancreatic cancer patients before, during and after treatment.
- Understand the side effects associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and how best to support your patients.
Who is this session for?
This event is suitable for all healthcare professionals working with pancreatic cancer patients. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
- UGI / HPB CNSs
- Chemotherapy nurses
- Community Nurses and District Nurses
- Doctors
- Oncologists
- Primary Care Staff
- Palliative care teams
- Allied Healthcare Professionals
Our speakers
Chair:
- Simon Walker – Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
Speakers:
- Dr Ganesh Radhakrishna – Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie Hospital
- Lynne McCallum – Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Shivan Sivakumar – Consultant Medical Oncologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Further resources
Resources for you:
- Our free online course on treatments for pancreatic cancer
- Free online information information about treatments for pancreatic cancer
Resources for your patients:
- Free website information on chemotherapy
- Free website information on radiotherapy
- Patient information booklet on pancreatic cancer if you can’t have surgery (inoperable cancer)
We have a free Support Line staffed by a team of Nurse Specialists who are able to provide support for you and your patients, you can find more details about it here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
