Key information
Delivery type
Online
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Multidisciplinary learning
Duration
One day
Experience level
All
08:45 Registration
09:15 Welcome – Chair: Dr Jamie Weaver
09:20 Cancer Prognosis & Decision Making – Dr Jamie Weaver
09:55 Recognising the Acutely Deteriorating Oncology Patient – Kirsty McLeod
10:30 Break
10:50 Acute Oncology in Breast Cancer – Dr Caroline Wilson
11:25 Endocrine Emergencies & Immunotherapy Toxicity – Dr Safwaan Adams
12:00 Acute Management of Life-Threatening ICI Toxicities – Dr Tim Cooksley
12:35 Lunch
13:30 ICI-Toxicity Guidelines – Dr Jamie Weaver
13:55 Antibody-drug Conjugates Adverse Events – Bence Nagy
14:20 Cancer Patients in ICU – Dr Phil Hajimichael
14:45 Break
15:00 Ambulatory Management – Dr Tom Knight
15:35 Case-Based Discussion with AO Panel
16:00 Close of Day
What to expect
As oncology treatments continue to advance, the management of treatment-related toxicities and complications has become increasingly complex. This study day provides a focused exploration of acute oncology, supporting healthcare professionals to recognise, assess and manage patients who become acutely unwell.
You will examine the impact of modern therapies, including immunotherapies and targeted treatments, and explore how these approaches influence toxicity profiles and patient outcomes. The programme focuses on developing confidence in assessing acute presentations, managing complications and delivering safe, effective care.
Through expert-led sessions and case-based learning, you will gain practical insight into real-world challenges in acute oncology, supporting improved clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this study day, you should be able to:
- Understand the management of immunotherapy and complex SACT toxicities
- Assess and manage the acutely unwell oncology patient
- Explore prognosis in metastatic cancer in the modern treatment era
- Recognise and manage emergency endocrine presentations
- Apply evidence-based approaches to acute oncology care
Why choose this programme?
This course provides essential knowledge for managing the growing complexity of oncology care, helping you respond confidently to acute presentations and deliver safe, patient-centred care.
Who is it for?
Suitable for:
- Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals
- Students
- Academics and researchers in oncology
- Healthcare professionals involved in acute oncology care
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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