Overview
As cancer care meets an ageing population, the need for smarter, more personalised approaches has never been greater. This focused hybrid event brings together leading voices in the care of older adults with cancer to explore the latest evidence-based strategies for assessment, decision-making and care planning.
You will hear from clinicians, researchers and specialists working at the forefront of Senior Adult Oncology and frailty. Sessions will explore how services can be developed or adapted to meet the needs of older patients, offering practical insights that can be applied directly to clinical practice.
Through presentations, case discussions and expert Q&A, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complexities of frailty, comorbidity, personalised care and holistic assessment—ultimately improving outcomes for older adults living with cancer.
Key information
Delivery type
Online (fully on-demand), includes personalised access link to all recordings and resources.
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Videos
- Panel discussions
Duration
One day
Experience level
All
Cost
£110
08:45 - Registration
09:15 - Welcome and Introduction
Dr Fabio Gomes Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Session 1: The Theory
09:30 - Geriatric Oncology: What Is The Evidence? Dr Fabio Gomes, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
09:55 - What Is Happening In The NHS? Prof Martin Vernon, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
10:20 - Keynote: What Does Optimal Cancer Care For Older People Look Like? Dr Carly Welch, Consultant Geriatrician, GOLD Service, Guys and St Thomas Hospital, London
10:50 - Question and answer session
11:00 - Break
11:15 - Session 2: The Implementation- MDT Case Studies
Senior Adult Oncology MDT
12:15 - Session 3: Innovation- Rapid Fire Presentations From Delegates
Delegate Speakers
13:00 - Lunch
13:30 - Session 4: Keynote: Community Shift - Delivering Medical Care To Older People In Their Own Homes
Dr Shelagh O’Riordan, Consultant Geriatrician, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust
14:00 - Session 5: Personalised Care: The Lived Experience
Senior Adult Oncology MDT
Guest Speaker
14:30 - Break
14:45 - Session 6: Keynote: Wicked Issues: How Does Innovation Support Care Integration with Older People with Cancer
Dr Saif Ahmed, Clinical Digital Lead For Transformation, Health Innovation Manchester
15:15 - Session 7: Inequalities, Outcomes and Priorities Plenary Discussion
Dr Fabio Gomes, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Prof Martin Vernon, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
15:45 - Prize Winner Announcement and Conclusion
Prof Martin Vernon, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Aimee Dyson, Specialist Physiotherapist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
16:00 - Close of Day
Learning outcomes
You will explore:
Frailty management in clinical practice
Personalised care for older adults with cancer
Introduction to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
…and more
Why choose this programme?
A dedicated event focusing on one of the fastest-growing and most complex areas of oncology
Delivered by leaders in Senior Adult Oncology and frailty research
Designed to support service development and real-world clinical improvement
On-demand format format for flexible national access
Who is it for?
This event welcomes all professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for older adults with cancer, including:
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals
Students
Academics and researchers working in Senior Adult Oncology or frailty
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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