PERT and pancreatic cancer

• 09.00 – 09.05: Welcome – Lea Booth, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
• 09.05 – 09:10: Lived experience
• 09.10 – 10.20: PERT and pancreatic cancer – Mary Phillips, Senior Specialist HPB Dietitian, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • 09:10 – 09:25: Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI)
  • 09.25 – 10.15: Treating PEI with PERT
  • 10.15 – 10.20: An update on the PERT shortage and the latest guidance
• 10.20 – 10.55: Q&A – Chaired by Lea Booth, supported by Jeni Jones, Specialist Nurses, Pancreatic Cancer UK
• 10.55– 11.00: Close

• Increase your knowledge and understanding of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) in pancreatic cancer 

• Increase your ability to recognise and diagnose PEI 

• Increase your knowledge and understanding of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) 

• Be confident in advising your patients on effective use of PERT and troubleshooting issues 

• Be informed on the latest PERT shortage guidance and where to find further support 

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 

Chair:

Lea Booth, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK

Speakers:

Mary Phillips, Senior Specialist HPB Dietitian, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.