This webinar is for people with a personal connection to pancreatic cancer: people with a diagnosis, and people supporting a loved one. Healthcare professional? Please see our dedicated events, training and resources for you.
Treatment for incurable pancreatic cancer webinar
Date: Monday 30th September 2024, 6-7pm - Speakers: Lynne McCallum and Simon Walker, Nurse Specialists on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line
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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 – will be talking through these treatments, bringing their years of knowledge and expertise. They will explain everything you need to know, answer your questions and let you know how to find more information.
We’ll cover 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?
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Book online nowWho 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.
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.
How can I ask questions?
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.