Living well to the end of life: Palliative care for pancreatic cancer
Tuesday 3rd December 2024, 6-7pm via Zoom webinar
About this webinar:
If you or someone you know has pancreatic cancer, planning for the future might feel difficult. You may have heard the term ‘palliative care’, but feel unsure about what this means. You may feel unclear on who is there to provide palliative care and what it involves.
‘Palliative care’ means providing specialist care to manage symptoms such as pain, as well as emotional and practical support. The aim is to help you live as well as possible for as long as possible. Some people find the thought of palliative care upsetting, but these services aren’t just for people at the end of their life. They are available at any point during treatment or care.
We were joined by two of our specialist nurses, Simon Walker and Rachel Richardson, who support thousands of people affected by pancreatic cancer every year on Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Support Line, as we explored palliative care and end of life care.
What we covered about palliative care:
- What is palliative care and how can it help me?
- Who is involved in delivering palliative care?
- What can I expect from palliative care?
What we discussed about end of life care:
- Who can I tell about my wishes for the future?
- How can you tell when a person is entering the final stage of their life and what does that mean for their care?
- What does good care at the end of life look like?
We appreciate that this webinar might be upsetting and difficult. You may wish to stay for the section on palliative care but not the section on end of life care, and we completely understand this. We’ll make sure we tell you before we begin the section focusing on end of life care so that you can leave before then if you wish.
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 specialist nurses who can answer your questions, discuss practical steps and direct you to further support.
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.
Watch the recording and find out more information
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 for 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 or via email at nurse@pancreaticcancer.org.uk
More information and support for you
End of life care for pancreatic cancer
If you have been told that your pancreatic cancer can no longer be treated and that you are approaching the last few months or weeks of your life, this may have come as a huge shock. You may have lots of questions or concerns. The information here can help.
Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer
The signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer include indigestion, pain in your tummy or back, changes to your poo, losing weight without meaning to, and jaundice. Find out more here about the signs and symptoms and what to do if you are worried about any of these symptoms.
Palliative care and supportive care
Palliative care and supportive care are available at any point during your treatment or care. They aim to help people who have pancreatic cancer that can’t be cured to live as well as possible for as long as possible.