Overview
Cancer pain remains one of the most challenging aspects of oncology care. As more people live longer with cancer, the complexity of pain they experience increases, spanning neuropathic, bone and visceral pain alongside the psychological and existential dimensions that can go unaddressed. Evidence continues to highlight the need for more personalised, multimodal approaches that go beyond opioid prescribing alone.
This study day brings together leading experts in pain medicine, palliative care, pharmacy, nursing and integrative oncology to provide a practical review of modern cancer pain management. The programme has been shaped directly by the real-world challenges healthcare professionals told us matter most.
Key information
Delivery type
Hybrid – Face-to-face or online
Delivery style
Lectures, interactive case discussions, videos, panel discussions
Duration
One day (9am to 5pm)
Experience level
Suitable for all levels
Cost
- Onsite: £110
- Virtual: £110
- Low-and Middle-Income Countries: £50
- Student: £70
- Offer 5 for 4 (onsite and virtual): £88
- Pharma and industry: £210.80
What to expect
The day covers assessment, treatment options and practice-based discussion across the following areas:
Assessment and special populations
The role of imaging in cancer pain assessment
Pain in frailty
Managing acute pain in a cancer centre
Treatment approaches and therapies
Oral pain
Cannabis-based medicines and the evolving evidence
Lidocaine plasters and topical pain remedies
Novel and less commonly used analgesics: clonidine, nefopam, lacosamide and newer agents
Radiotherapy-induced insufficiency fractures: recognition and management
Practice, communication and self-management
Pain self-management in cancer care
Complex case discussions across different care settings
The pain consultation as part of the therapeutic process
Why good pain control matters: perspectives from oncology, supportive care and, most importantly, patients
Who is it for?
For all healthcare professionals involved in the care of people living with cancer. Whether you are new to cancer pain management or wish to refresh your knowledge, the day is designed to be relevant across all experience levels.
How to book/learn more
You can book this course on Eventbrite.
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