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Treatment for incurable pancreatic cancer webinar
Date: Monday 30th September 2024, Speakers: Lynne McCallum and Simon Walker, Nurse Specialists on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line
About this webinar:
If you or a loved has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that can’t be cured, you may be offered different types of treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Join us to find out more about these treatments and how you can prepare for them, and get tips on how to stay well during treatment and beyond.
Two of our Nurse Specialists – Lynne and Simon – talk through these treatments, bringing their years of knowledge and expertise. They explain everything you need to know, answer questions, and let you know how to find more information.
We covered questions such as:
- 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?
Speakers
- Lynne McCallum — specialist pancreatic cancer nurse on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line.
- Simon Walker — specialist pancreatic cancer nurse on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line.
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Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for people with pancreatic cancer who cannot have surgery, and their loved ones.
You may have been offered chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or have questions about whether they are suitable for you. You may also want to ask questions about other types of treatment or how to stay well before, during and after your treatment.
If you’re a healthcare professional, please see our dedicated events, training and resources for you, instead.
What can I expect to learn from watching this session?
By watching this session, you will:
- 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?
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