Overview
This on-demand study day offers a rare opportunity to explore both clinical advances and the human realities of head and neck cancer care. By combining case studies, applied ethics, treatment insights and patient-centred decision-making, it equips you with the knowledge and confidence to support patients through some of the most challenging aspects of their cancer journey.
Perfect for professionals wanting flexible learning that still brings depth, nuance and practical application.
Key Information
Delivery type
Online (fully on-demand) Includes personalised access link
Delivery style
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Video presentations
- Panel-style content
Duration
One pre-recorded session (self-paced)
Experience level
Any experience level
09:00 Registration
09:20 Welcome to the day – Kathleen Mais, Nurse Clinician, The Christie NHS FT
09:30 Immunotherapy in H&N Cancer – Dr Remus Seres, Consultant Medical Oncologist
10:00 Managing Immunotherapy-Related Toxicities – Claire McVey, Advanced Clinical Practitioner
10:20 Overview of Management incl. Proton Therapy – Dr Christopher Hughes, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
11:00 Break
11:30 Acute Oncological Emergencies – Cathryn Turner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner
12:00 Research in H&N – Joe Ward, Senior Research Nurse Specialist
12:30 Lunch
Afternoon Sessions:
13:30 Ambulatory Nasogastric Tube Feeding – Karen O’Hare
13:50 Enteral Feeding Challenges – Fiona Brennan & Naomi Pearson
14:10 Eating & Drinking with Acknowledged Risk – Katy Kift
14:30 Psychosocial Support – Angela Paterson
14:50 Patient Experience / Patient Video
15:00 Break
15:20 Delivering Proton Beam Therapy – Mark Reed
15:40 Panel Discussion
16:00 End of Day
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What to expect
Head and neck cancers present some of the most complex and sensitive challenges in cancer care — from treatment decision-making to the wider physical, emotional and social impact on patients and their families. This on-demand study day provides an accessible way to deepen your understanding of these complexities, at a pace that works for you.
Once purchased, you’ll receive a personalised link granting access to your dedicated on-demand page, including:
- The full pre-recorded webinar
- Downloadable slides
- Speaker details
- Additional learning resources (where available)
Designed for Nurses, AHPs and professionals working with head and neck cancer patients, this programme explores real clinical scenarios, contemporary treatment options and the nuanced day-to-day considerations that shape patient care.
Topics include:
- Immunotherapy in head and neck cancer
- Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) and when it’s used
- Ethical dilemmas (including enteral feeding and complex decision-making)
- Supporting treatment around lifestyle factors
- Safeguarding concerns and caring for patients with dementia
You’ll hear directly from clinicians with specialist expertise, each sharing case-based insights grounded in real-world practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe key non-surgical treatment options in head and neck cancer
- Apply evidence-based strategies around immunotherapy and PBT
- Navigate complex ethical issues and shared decision-making
- Support patients who have lifestyle-related treatment challenges
- Understand safeguarding and dementia considerations in cancer care
Who is it for?
Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and anyone involved in the care of patients with head and neck cancers
How to book / learn more
Eventbrite: On-Demand: Head and Neck Cancer Study Day
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