Research initiatives in rare cancers and carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP)

Wednesday 25 January 2023, 2.30pm to 4pm - via livestream

The Experimental Cancer Medicine Team (ECMT) at The Christie are at the frontier of developing novel treatments in the fight against cancer. In this session we will discuss ongoing studies in rare cancers and carcinoma unknown primary (CUP), plans for future research and how this research could benefit patients across the region.

To complete the session, we will share some interesting cases to prompt a discussion about best practices in the treatment and management of patients with CUP and rare cancers.

Topics

  • Carcinoma Unknown Primary: Research Collaborations across Greater Manchester and beyond
  • Rare Cancers: The Challenges and Research Opportunities in Greater Manchester
  • Rare Cancer: Case Presentation and Discussion
  • Carcinoma of Unknown Primary: Case Presentation and Discussion

Speakers:

  • Chair: Natalie Cook – Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist
  • Claire Mitchell – Consultant Medical Oncologist
  • Louise Carter - Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist
  • Angelos Angelakas – Specialist Registrar in Medical Oncology
  • Tess Gillham – Clinical Fellow in Experimental Cancer Medicine
  • Umar Abdullahi – Clinical Fellow in Experimental Cancer Medicine

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