If you or someone you know has pancreatic cancer, planning for the future can feel difficult. You may have heard the term ‘palliative care’ but feel unsure about what this means. You may feel unclear on who is there to provide palliative care and what it involves.
‘Palliative care’ means providing specialist care to manage symptoms such as pain, as well as emotional and practical support. The aim is to help you live as well as possible for as long as possible. We know the thought of palliative care can be upsetting, and during this session we will talk more about these services, to help you feel confident they aren’t just for people at the end of their life. They are available at any point during treatment or care.
We will be joined by three of our specialist nurses, Simon Walker, Rachel Richardson and Nicci Murphy, who support thousands of people affected by pancreatic cancer every year on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line, as we explore palliative care and end of life care. There will also be time for you to ask your own questions too and find out where you can get further support.
Nicci Murphy, Clinical Lead and Pancreatic Cancer UK Specialist Nurse
Nicci has been nursing for 20 years and started her career as a district nurse, going on to specialise in palliative care, both in the community and in a hospice setting. Nicci then moved to working in oncology in a city hospital providing support to individuals and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis, including pancreatic cancer. For the last five years Nicci has been part of the nursing team at Pancreatic Cancer UK working on the support line.
Rachel Richardson, Pancreatic Cancer UK Specialist Nurse
Rachel has worked in many varied roles within the NHS for 20 years, her most recent post in the NHS was as an Upper GI Nurse. Rachel then joined Pancreatic Cancer UK at the end of 2017 and her time in the nursing team has enabled her to develop her knowledge and expertise in pancreatic cancer. Rachel’s day to day role is working alongside our other specialist nurses on our support service, supporting patients and family members impacted by this devastating disease. Rachel has a keen interest in complex symptom management for this patient group with the aim of maximising day to day quality of life.
Simon Walker, Pancreatic Cancer UK Specialist Nurse
Simon has been a registered nurse for over 20 years starting his career in specialist surgery within an acute NHS hospital before moving into Community Nursing. For the past 15 years Simon has worked as a specialist nurse within hospice care in both the community and inpatient settings. His main focus has been in palliative care supporting people with life limiting illness, including those living with pancreatic cancer. Simon’s aim has been to help patients and their loved ones maximise their quality of life and this is something he is passionate about offering people affected by pancreatic cancer.
This webinar is for people with pancreatic cancer and their loved ones. If you’re a healthcare professional, please see our dedicated events, training and resources for you, instead.
This session will provide you with expert guidance from our specialist pancreatic cancer nurses who can answer your questions, discuss practical steps and direct you to further support.
It will be held on Zoom Webinar. After you book, you will receive an email from 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 already have the Zoom app, you can join from your internet browser without needing to download anything.
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.
Don’t worry, only the speakers will be visible. Nobody will be able to see or hear you, so you won’t need a camera or microphone. Your name will not be visible to other attendees.
Yes, you’ll be able to type questions into the Q&A box during the webinar. You can choose to ask these anonymously.
You can also ask questions in advance by emailing onlinesupport@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
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.
If you have any questions joining the session, including any additional accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by emailing onlinesupport@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
If you would like support right now, you can contact our team of specialist nurses by calling our Support Line on 0808 801 0707, email nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk or via WhatsApp by messaging 07418 304789
Read our information about what may happen in the last few months of life. You can find out more about the symptoms people with pancreatic cancer may get towards the end of their life and how these are managed.
There is also information about how to get support for yourself and loved ones.
Find out how we can support you, get information about pancreatic cancer and connect with other people going through a similar thing. You don’t need to face this alone.
Our specialist nurses can answer your questions, recommend practical steps and provide the emotional support you and your loved ones need, when you need it most.
We know being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can feel very overwhelming. Our easy to understand information is here to break it down for you so you can take your time and get prepared. It is reviewed by experts, so you know you can trust it.
