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Here you’ll find information about various treatment options, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and clinical trials.
About this webinar:
If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that can’t be cured with surgery, you may be offered different types of treatment. During this session our specialist nurses talked about what chemotherapy and radiotherapy are, and how they are used to treat pancreatic cancer. They also shared practical tips on how to stay as well as possible before, during, and after treatment.
The session was followed by a question and answer session and information on where you can find more support.
What we talked about:
- What are chemotherapy and radiotherapy and how are they used to treat pancreatic cancer?
- What side effects can I expect with these treatments?
- How can I stay as well as possible before, during and after my treatment?
- Where can I get further support?
Who we heard from:
- Rachel Richardson — Specialist pancreatic cancer nurse at Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Lynne McCallum — Specialist pancreatic cancer nurse at Pancreatic Cancer UK
- Lea Booth – Specialist pancreatic cancer nurse at Pancreatic Cancer UK
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Treatment for incurable pancreatic cancer, 19th August 2025 – Pancreatic Cancer Specialist Nurses: Rachel, Lynne and Lea.
Who is this webinar for?
This session 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.
How will this session help me?
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.
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