Read our information about treatment options if you can't have surgery
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. But what are these treatments and how can you prepare for them? Whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself, or are supporting a loved one, we’re here to offer information and support that’s clear and easy to understand.
Join our session to hear from some of our specialist nurses, Simon and Lea, who will talk about what chemotherapy and radiotherapy are, and how they are used to treat pancreatic cancer. You’ll come away with practical tips on how to stay as well as possible before, during, and after treatment.
Simon and Lea will also explore how treatment decisions are made and share tips to help you prepare for conversations with your health professional team. This includes conversations to help you decide together what treatment plan is right for you.
We’ll cover where you can find further support and information you can trust, including talking about AI. You’ll also have the chance to ask Simon and Lea your own questions too.
What we'll cover
- 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?
- What are some useful questions I should ask my healthcare team about my treatment?
- Where can I get further support?
Who you'll hear from
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.
Lea Booth, Pancreatic Cancer UK Specialist Nurse
Lea studied at the University of Birmingham and qualified as nurse in 2011. She has worked in Oncology departments in a large teaching hospital in the West Midlands since graduating. Her first junior nursing role was as a chemotherapy nurse on the inpatient and young person’s unit before she joined the Oncology research team as a research sister, running clinical trials for both liver and pancreatic patients. Her role before joining Pancreatic Cancer UK was as a HPB clinical nurse specialist that covered surgical and oncology pathways for both pancreatic and liver cancer patients, supporting and guiding them through their cancer journeys.
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.
Who is this webinar for?
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.
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 tell you where to find further support.
How do I join the webinar?
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.
Will other people be able to see or hear me?
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.
Can I ask questions?
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
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.
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
Looking or support now?
If you would like to access support right now, you can contact our team of specialist nurses by calling our Support Line on 0808 801 0707, WhatsApp 07418 304789 or via email at nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
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