Designed specifically for healthcare professionals working with people with pancreatic cancer, this session covered what nausea and vomiting looks like for pancreatic cancer patients, the causes, impacts and practical advice for managing it.
By watching the webinar you will increase your knowledge and understanding of nausea and vomiting and gather tips and ideas on how best to support your patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Nausea and vomiting in pancreatic cancer– Dr Yvonne Cartwright, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Addenbrookes Hospital
Becki, Mark and Sharon share their experience of managing nausea with pancreatic– Lived experience video
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- 09.00 – 09.05: Welcome and introduction – Jeni Jones, Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK
- 09.05 – 10.10: Lived experience video: Becki, Mark and Sharon share their experiences of nausea and vomiting
- 09.10 – 10.05: Nausea and vomiting in pancreatic cancer– Yvonne Cartwright, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Addenbrookes Hospital
- What is nausea and vomiting within pancreatic cancer
- The causes
- Methods for controlling nausea and vomiting
Impact on patients
- 10.05 – 10.25: Q&A
- 10.25 – 10.30: Close
What can I expect to learn from watching this session?
By watching this session, you will:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of nausea and vomiting related to pancreatic cancer
- Grow confidence in caring for and supporting patients with nausea and/or vomiting
- Take away practical tips and ideas to support your patients
Who is this session for?
This event is suitable for all healthcare professionals working closely with people with pancreatic cancer. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
- UGI / HPB CNSs – both those new to post and those looking for a recap
- Community Nurses and District Nurses
- Ward Nurses
- Primary Care Staff
- Palliative care teams
- Allied Healthcare Professionals
- Doctors
Our speakers
Jeni Jones
Specialist Pancreatic Cancer Nurse, Pancreatic Cancer UK:
Jeni has been nursing for 32 years and has spent the past seventeen years working in cancer care, including the care of people with pancreatic cancer. She has worked in the areas of chemotherapy, palliative care and clinical trials and is experienced in providing support to patients, families, and friends.
Dr Yvonne Cartwright
Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Addenbrookes Hospital:
Yvonne is consultant in palliative medicine at Addenbrookes Hospital. She studied medicine at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine and completed junior doctor training in Cumbria, Bedfordshire, the West Midlands and London before starting specialist training in palliative medicine in East Anglia. Yvonne was appointed to a substantive consultant post at Addenbrooke’s in 2014. She works with nurses, junior and senior doctors, psychologists and other allied health professionals to improve the symptoms experienced by adults with life-limiting illnesses. She contributes to medical student and junior doctor education within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Yvonne is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and member of the Association of Palliative Medicine.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at: hpnetwork@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
