This free, Zoom Webinar, in partnership with the Macmillan Primary Care Cancer Framework, was designed for all healthcare professionals working in primary care in Wales. The session explored:

  • Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
  • Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) and diabetes
  • Opportunities to improve patient care in primary care

Watch the webinar and view the slides

For more information about PERT head over to our new hub where you’ll find a short online course endorsed by the British Dietetic Association and guides for you and your patients.

Agenda - 24th June 2021, 7 - 8.30pm


7.00 – 7.05pm: Welcome and introduction

Dr Savita Shanbhag, Macmillan GP Cancer Lead, Hywel Dda University Health Board

7.05 – 7.20pm: Pancreatic Cancer UK – Support for you and your patients

Lynne McCallum, Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

7.20 – 7.35pm: Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

Mr Guy Shingler, Consultant Hepatopancreatobiliary & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Morriston Hospital

7.35 – 7.50pm: Nutrition – PEI, PERT and diabetes

Charlotte Dowd, Dietitian, Cardiff and Vale UHB

7.50 – 8.05pm: Improving patient care in primary care

Dr Ruth Corbally, Macmillan GP Cancer Lead, Powys Teaching Health Board

8.05 – 8.25pm: Q&A

8.25 – 8.30pm: Close

Who is this event for?


This event is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care in Wales, as well as dietitians and pharmacists.

If you are a healthcare professional working in a district general hospital, specialist centre, hospice or you’re community based, and you’re interested in attending, please do sign up too – the more the merrier!

FAQs


What platform will this session 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.

For information on using Zoom Webinar, please see our step-by-step guide.

Will the session be recorded?

Yes. 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