Treatment in pancreatic cancer: Surgery and stents

Wednesday 15th October 2025, 9.00 - 11.00am via Zoom Webinar

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Join us to find out everything you need to know about how surgery and stents can be used in pancreatic cancer. 

This free webinar will bring together expert speakers to explore the different types of surgery, how best to support your patients before, during and after surgery, and managing post-operative complications. We’ll also discuss the purpose and procedures for biliary and duodenal stents and managing complications. 

We will also hear from someone affected by pancreatic cancer on their experience of surgery. 

Come along to increase your knowledge and get practical tips and guidance to best support your patients receiving surgery or stents. 

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Agenda


  • 9.00 – 9.05 – Welcome and introduction – Lisa Woodrow, Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 9.05 – 9.10 – Lived experience - pre-recorded video
  • 9.10 – 9.45 – Surgery for pancreatic cancer – speaker to be confirmed
  • 9.45 – 10.05 – Optimisation for surgery – speaker to be confirmed
  • 10.05 – 10.10 – Break
  • 10.10 – 10.40 – Stents and pancreatic cancer – speaker to be confirmed
  • 10.40 – 10.55 – Q&A, chaired by Lisa Woodrow, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
  • 10.55 – 11.00 – Close

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Our speakers


Chair:

  • Lisa Woodrow – Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

Speakers and panellists:

  • To be confirmed

Learning outcomes


  • Increase your knowledge and understanding of surgery for pancreatic cancer.
  • Grow your confidence in supporting your pancreatic cancer patients before, during and after surgery.
  • Increase your knowledge of the different types of stents people with pancreatic cancer may need.
  • Grow your confidence in supporting your pancreatic cancer patients in managing complications caused by stents.

ACCEND Capabilities in Practice


Our events are mapped to the ACCEND framework. Find out more about ACCEND.

This event supports the following ACCEND Capabilities in Practice:

  • 3. 8 Help individuals and carers to understand their care options, sharing information on the risks, benefits, consequences, and potential outcomes in a clear, open way to support shared decision-making 
  • 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 
  • 14. 8 Consistently encourage prehabilitation, rehabilitation and, where appropriate, recovery. 
  • 15.13 Support people having pharmacological treatment for cancer including knowledge of and management of side effects and when to seek additional advice 
  • 16. 2 Understand the importance of prehabilitation interventions at the earliest opportunity from diagnosis and how to implement the elements of effective prehabilitation 
  • 16. 8 Understand that cognitive, psychological and emotional support are the key to successful rehabilitation 
  • 18. 1 Recognise common symptoms and oncological emergencies 
  • 18. 2 Assess and recognise treatment-related and disease related symptoms relevant to own area of practice screen for all these symptoms 
  • 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. 

Who is this event 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 

Resources for your patients


The following resources are designed for your patients and their loved ones. You can download or order our publications for free:

FAQs


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. 

How do I register?

All you need to do is click the link below and fill in the Zoom registration form. You’ll then receive an automatic email via Zoom with the joining details.

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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk 

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