Endocrine

Managing Endocrine Complications in Oncology

Thursday 8 October 2026

Key information

Delivery type

Hybrid – Face to face or online

Delivery style

  • Face-to-face teaching sessions
  • Live online delivery

Duration

One full day (9am to 5pm)

Experience level

Suitable for all levels

Cost

  • Onsite: £110
  • Virtual: £110
  • Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC): £50
  • Student: £70
  • Offer 5 for 4 (onsite and virtual): £84
  • Pharma and industry: £200

08:45 - Registration

09:00 - Welcome and Introduction
Safwaan Adam, Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Session 1: Endocrine Complications of Cancer
Speaker TBC

09:20 - Cushing's Syndrome
Speaker TBC

09:40 - AVP Related Disorders - Hypo- and Hypernatremia
Speaker TBC

10:00 - Hypercalcaemia
Speaker TBC

10:20 - Q & A

10:35 - Break

Session 2: Sun Safety & Risks of Sunbeds
Chair TBC

10:50 - Checkpoint Inhibitor Induced Endocrinopathies
Speaker TBC

11:10 - Adrenal Insufficiency After Abdominal Radiotherapy: Investigation and Management Pathway Speaker TBC

11:30 - Late Endocrine Effects of Cranial Irradiation
Speaker TBC

11:50 - A Guide to Patient Education in Adrenal Insufficiency
Speaker TBC

12:10 - Q & A

12:20 - Lunch

Session 3: Endocrine Cancers
Chair TBC

13:25 - Recognition and Management of Rare and Complex Endocrine Malignancies
Speaker TBC

13:45 - Functional Endocrine Tumours
Speaker TBC

14:05 - Genetic Syndromes That Predispose to Endocrine Tumours
Speaker TBC

14:25 - Management of Paraganglioma
Speaker TBC

14:45 - Break

Session 4: Adrenal Cancer
Chair TBC

15:00 - MDT Management of Adrenal Cancer – Discussion of Challenging Scenario
Speaker TBC

15:20 - Approaches to Adrenal Surgery for Adrenal Tumours
Speaker TBC

15:40 - Same Day Discharge Possible for Patients Who Undergo Adrenal Surgery: The Christie Pathway
Speaker TBC

16:00 - Q & A

16:15 - Conclusion and End

What to expect

Endocrine presentations are encountered across all areas of oncology practice, from the effects of modern systemic therapies to the hormonal aspects of cancer itself. As treatment options continue to evolve, so does the need for healthcare professionals to develop confidence in recognising and responding to endocrine presentations in their patients.

This study day will provide an engaging and practical update on endocrine oncology, equipping clinicians across all disciplines with the knowledge to deliver timely, effective and personalised care.

Learning outcomes

  • Endocrine Complications of Cancer: Primary Disease, Metastases and Treatment Effects
  • Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on the Endocrine System
  • Immunotherapy and Endocrine Toxicity: Who Gets What and Why?
  • Adrenal Insufficiency in Oncology: Recognition and Response
    Thyroid Dysfunction and Cancer Treatment
  • Hypercalcaemia of Malignancy
  • Hyponatraemia: Investigation, Management and Emergency Scenarios
  • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycaemia, Dexamethasone and Diabetes Management

Why choose this programme

Gain practical, up-to-date knowledge on endocrine complications in oncology, supporting safer, more effective patient care across a range of clinical settings.

Who is it for?

Suitable for:

  • Nurses (including Practice and Specialist Nurses)
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • GPs
  • Registrars

How to book/learn more

You can book this course on Eventbrite.

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