One day course suitable for any medical staff looking to increase their knowledge of Acute Oncology.

This is an in person event - it will be held in person.

This in depth course is suitable for any medical staff looking to increase their knowledge of Acute Oncology.

This course offers healthcare professionals involved in managing patients with acute oncology indications a comprehensive understanding of the acute events arising from cancer and its treatments. Participants will gain insights into the causes, pathways, and practical management of these events while exploring their impact on patients' lives and care outcomes.

Course type: Interactive workshop style event

Key Topics Covered:

An Overview of Acute Oncology and Services: Introduction to acute oncology and its critical role in cancer care.

New Cancer Presentations, including CUP/MUO: Managing cases of cancer of unknown primary (CUP) and malignancy of unknown origin (MUO).

Neutropenic Sepsis: Identification, prevention, and management of this life-threatening complication.

Superior Vena Cava Obstruction: Identification, prevention, and management

Hypercalcaemia: Identification, prevention, and management

Malignant Ascites: Identification, prevention, and management

Acute Tumour Lysis Syndrome: Identification, prevention, and management

Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression: Recognition and management of this oncological emergency to prevent serious outcomes.

Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting: Understanding the causes and management of these.

Immunotherapy Toxicities: Navigating adverse effects unique to immonotherapy cancer treatments.

Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: Understanding the link between cancer and thromboembolic events, and their management.

Is this course for you?

This course is specifically designed for registered health professionals involved in the care of individuals with acute oncology indications, regardless of the healthcare setting. It is also open to anyone with a general interest in acute oncology, providing valuable insights and knowledge applicable across various roles and environments.

Course outcome:

This course will equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to enhance their ability to address acute oncology challenges, optimize care pathways, and improve patient outcomes.

Photography and filming may take place during this event; if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of the team know on the day.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you understand the below terms and conditions when registering for study days, conferences and non-accredited courses.

Payment should be made before the event commences (with the exception of invoicing your employer where finance departments have 1-month post-course to pay). We reserve the right to cancel a booking in the case of non-receipt of payment prior to the day of course.

The Oncology Academy does accept invoicing arrangements from all organisations: a Purchase Order Number or Funding Confirmation email is required in advance.

In the event you wish to cancel your booking, you or your employer will be charged the full fee if you do not inform the Academy Administrative team at least 10 working days (14 days) before the event

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It is the responsibility of the individual concerned or the representative who is booking the event to disclose, should they wish to do so, if they require and reasonable adjustment made aligned with individual additional learning needs. This information will be confidential and shared only with necessary persons to ensure adjustments mad where required.

Where food is provided at an event, it is the responsibility of the individual concerned or their representative who is booking the training course(s) to ensure that the event organisers are informed of any special dietary or access requirements.

Certificates are only available for those individuals who are registered for the event. Any repurposing of certificates will be regarding as fraudulent activity.

In an occasion whereby the Oncology Academy has to postpone an event, your booking will be transferred to the new date and you will be contacted accordingly. You will retain the right to cancel your place should you be unable to attend.

The Oncology Academy reserves the right to cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case full refunds will be issued.

For reasons beyond the control of The Academy, the way we deliver an event may have to alter to accommodate strict social distancing guidelines or adhere to government guidelines. The Academy reserves the right to reschedule an event if unforeseen significant external factors warrant that course of action - we reserve the right to make such changes but w

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