| Cancer Therapeutics - (Research Course) |
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The Cancer Research UK Centre for Cancer Therapeutics is a unique academic drug discovery and development group. Its mission is to discover and develop novel and effective therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The Centre’s aims are:
• To identify and validate novel genes and pathways as targets for therapeutic intervention in cancer
• To implement innovative technologies for drug discovery and development
• By these means, to discover novel mechanism-based drugs and to develop these as rapidly as possible from the laboratory bench through to hypothesis-testing early clinical trials
• To develop novel gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapies
• As a result, to contribute to the improved treatment of human cancers | | Funding/Fees | Please contact the institute. |
| Acute Cancer Practice - (Short Course) |
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This module will provide you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to provide expert care to acutely deteriorating cancer patients. Throughout the module you will be encouraged to view the needs of the person who is acutely ill and their family, including ethical issues. Students will be given examples of the common precipitating factors that cause acute deterioration and admission to critical care, for example severe sepsis, post operative emergencies, severe bleeding, acute respiratory failure, acute renal failure and neurological deficits. You will also be taken through the range of assessment skills needed, and introduced to the major organ supportive therapies essential in the acute situation.
| | Funding/fees | £750 (international students should contact the School for details on fees) |
| Foundations in Cancer - (Short Course) |
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This module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of cancer, its onset and spread, the potential for cancer prevention and detection and the impact of living with cancer on the health status of the person and family. It is particularly relevant to nurses and allied health professionals who work with people with cancer in general or specialist clinical or community settings.
Content:
* Attitudes to cancer
* Carcinogenesis
* Genetic basis of cancer
* Staging and classification
* Epidemiology
* Diagnostic techniques
* Survivorship issues
* Health Promotion – prevention, detection and screening. | | Additional Information | Level 6 | | Funding/fees | £365 per module, £275 attendance only. | | Date(s) | 13/09/2011 to 20/12/2011 |
| Nature of Cancer Course - (Short Course) |
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This course provides an introduction to the nature of cancer and is suitable for both health care practitioners and those wishing to increase their understanding of cancer. The course consists of 2 days and includes the following sessions:
* Understanding cancer
* Early detection and diagnosis
* Radiotherapy
* Chemotherapy
* Metastatic spread | | Additional Information | On successful completion of the course students will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement. | | Funding/Fees | £120 | | Date(s) | 08/11/2010 to 15/11/2010 |
| One Day Visits To CCO - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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CCO offer a one day visit for health care professionals wishing to learn more about the roles of a range of specialist practitioners within CCO e.g.
Macmillan Clinical Specialist in Lymphoedema
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
Lung Cancer Nurse
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Breast Cancer
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Gynaecological
Head of Practice Development
Radiotherapy Liaison Practitioner
Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist
Macmillan Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist
Research Nurse
Macmillan Information and Support Manager
Dietitian
Social Worker
Speech Therapist
Macmillan Occupational Therapist
Nutritional Nurse Practitioner
Physiotherapists
Macmillan Welfare Benefits Adviser
Tour of CCO and visit to treatment sets | | Future dates | 7 December 2010 | | Funding/Fees | Cost: £20 to include tea and coffee
Maximum number: 14 visitors per day
| | Date(s) | 07/10/2010 |
| Advanced communication skills - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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Enhancing health care professionals’ ability to deal with difficult communication situations. This new unified model of advanced communication skills training has been designed under the auspices of the National Cancer Action Team, and is funded by the Department of Health. The course will be a requirement for all senior health care professionals caring for cancer patients in the near future.
The course includes interactive exercises, video recording and role-play in small groups with actors. Participants are expected to take part in all aspects of the course, and must attend all thee days to receive their certificate. The agenda is tailored to the participant’s needs, e.g. handling denial, breaking bad news and confronting colleagues. | | Future dates | 6-8 October 2010
20-22 October 2010
3-5 November 2010
10-12 November 2010
17-19 November 2010
15-17 December 2010 | | Additional Information | CPD points (~18) are offered by the Royal College of Physicians. | | Funding/fees | Delegate Fee: £25 includes lunch & refreshments. | | Date(s) | 15/09/2010 to 17/09/2010 |
| Anatomy and Oncology for non- Clinicians - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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The changing roles and responsibilities for the collection and collation of cancer data will require those engaged within this field to have an extended knowledge of cancer as a disease, its coding and morphology and treatment modalities. This three-day anatomy and oncology course developed in conjunction with the Northern and Yorkshire Cancer Registration and Information Service (NYCRIS), is designed to cover the development of cancer by discussing cell and cancer biology whilst reinforcing cancer terminology. The course comprises of the following content:
Day 1
* Introduction to gross anatomy, Terminology & classification, Cancer biology,
* Detection of cancer, management & disease progression
* Urinary system & tumours
Day 2
* Female reproductive system & tumours (Inc breast)
* Digestive system & tumours
* Respiratory system & tumours
Day 3
* Lymphomas & leukaemias
* Endocrine system and tumours
* Male Reproduction system and tumours
* Skin cancers. | | Future dates | 16th-18th November Middlesbrough
30th Nov-2nd Dec Exeter
14th-16th December Cardiff
25th-27th January Leeds
9th February Birmingham
22nd-24th February London | | Date(s) | 20/09/2010 to 22/09/2010 |
| Foundations in community cancer practice - (Short Course) |
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This course is designed to introduce participants to cancer as a disease and the impact that this illness has on people who are cared for in a primary care setting.During the course, participants will consider current approaches to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and continuing care. Students will be encouraged to apply this information to clinical practice through discussion and reflection on practice. There is a strong emphasis on establishing theoretical understanding of cancer care and how this knowledge can be applied to enhance the evidence-based patient-centred care of people with cancer in a community setting.
What is cancer?
* Myths, preconceptions and attitudes to cancer
* A brief history and epidemiology of cancer
* Normal and abnormal cell function, including theories of carcinogenesis
* Early detection, cancer prevention and health promotion
* Diagnosis, screening and investigations.
How is cancer treated?
* Chemotherapy
* Radiotherapy
* Cancer surgery
* Overview of other treatment modalities.
Caring for people with cancer in the community
* The organisation of cancer services
* Living with a cancer diagnosis
* Gold Standard Framework, preferred place of care
* Emotional challenges e.g. collusion, compliance
* Spiritual needs
* The cancer journey and points of crisis
* Integrated care pathways. | | Additional Information | This course is Level 5 (20 credits). | | Funding/fees | £525 |
| Cancer Nursing - (Short Course) |
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A post-qualification /post-registration short course in Cancer Nursing.
This three module short course is designed for registered health care professionals who wish to develop specialist knowledge and skills in cancer care. It will enable the participant to support patients with cancer that have complex care needs. The course runs over two semesters (two single modules in Semester 1 and one double module in Semester 2) and uses a blended approach to facilitate learning, which includes some online learning in Module U45532. | | Additional Information | The course comprises of two single (s) modules and one double (d) module:
Module U45532 Essentials of Cancer Care (s)
Module U45534 Management of Cancer (s)
Module U47921 Assessment and Symptom Management (d)
Successful completion of this short course, allows participants to exit with an award in Cancer Nursing. | | Requirements | Participants must:
- Be a registered nurse practitioner.
- Have the support of their manager.
- Produce evidence of the ability to study at their proposed level of entry.
- Be successful in the selection process for this course.
- Be employed or have access to health care resources that will enable achievement of the learning outcomes. | | Funding/fees | Programme Fees: Funding arrangements vary across the country. Oxford Brookes University has a contract with the South Central Strategic Health Authority covering the geographical areas of Oxfordshire, Berkshire (East and West) and Buckinghamshire. The module fees have been paid for students who practice within the areas detailed above, who are successful in obtaining a place on a Cancer Care or Palliative Care module, short course or programme. The cost for those students who self-fund is £610 per single module. |
| Cancer of the Oesophagus - (Short Course) |
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The Cancer of the Oesophagus online course covers a range of issues associated with this form of cancer, in order to provide an extensive and highly practical resource for nurses and health professionals. The course begins by focusing upon the anatomy and physiology of the oesophagus and it examines the various tumour types and the factors that are thought to contribute towards their development. Subsequently, the development of the condition in patients is explored. Finally, the ways in which the care of patients can be best managed by nurses and health professionals are covered in depth.
| | Requirements | This course is primarily aimed at nurses and health professionals who come into contact with, and manage the care of, patients with oesophageal cancer. It will also be of interest to anyone who has an interest in oesophageal cancer and the care of cancer patients in general. |
| Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) and PICC Chemotherapy - (Short Course) |
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| The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of PICCs. It discusses their use within the range of intravenous devices. It details their insertion, management and aftercare. It also discusses cancer chemotherapy and in particular the drugs associated with PICCs. Finally, it illustrates their use with a case study. | | Requirements | This course is primarily aimed at nurses and health professionals who come into contact with, and manage the care of, patients with cancer. It will also be of interest to anyone who has an interest in the care of cancer patients in general. |
| Cancer Care for Children and Young People - (Short Course) |
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This course has been designed as an introduction to the speciality of caring for children and adolescents with cancer (paediatric and adolescent oncology). The course provides an overview of many different aspects of caring for young people with cancer - physical, emotional and psychological.
Learners will be introduced to the key types of cancer affecting young people and to their treatments; to some of the important social and emotional issues that are present with children with cancer; to the effect that childhood cancer can have on family life. Learners will also be encouraged to reflect upon how the care of young people with cancer is organised.
Module 1 : Cancer and Children
Module 2 : Types of Childhood Cancer
Module 3 : Diagnosis and Staging
Module 4 : Treatments for Childhood Cancers
Module 5 : Psychosocial Effects and Needs
Module 6 : The Organisation of Childhood Cancer Care
Module 7 : Conclusion | | Additional Information | This course has been written by the Paediatric Oncology Nurse Education group of the UK's Royal College of Nursing. |
| Hypercalcaemia in Malignant Disease - (Short Course) |
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The aim of the ‘Hypercalcaemia in Malignant Disease’ course is to introduce nurses to the clinical condition of hypercalcaemia which, put simply, means too much calcium in the blood. It is a problem that occurs in approximately 10-20% of all patients with advanced cancer. This course also highlights the implications of this distressing complication for patients and carers and the care that may be required in an attempt to reduce the effects of this potentially life-threatening condition.
Although hypercalcaemia can be caused by a number of different diseases, this course is aimed specifically at managing hypercalcaemia in malignant disease (cancer). |
| Oncology - Cancer in Primary Care - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| An innovative one day course which addresses the clinically significant aspects facing GPs in their care for patients with cancer. The role of primary care in early diagnosis and screening will be examined with a key emphasis on practical application. | | Funding/fees | £150 | | Date(s) | 15/09/2010 |
| Oncology - (Taught Course) |
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The taught course in Oncology at The Institute of Cancer Research is a day-release modular programme for specialist postgraduate students in the field of Clinical and Medical Oncology. The course adopts a modular credit accumulation model and leads to a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Oncology.
The overall aim of the course is to encourage proactive problem solving and reflective approaches to medical or clinical practice, producing graduates who are well equipped with the highly refined intellectual, scientific and clinical skills necessary for leadership careers in twenty-first century oncology. | | Requirements | The essential qualifications are:
Medical qualifications (graduate medical degree)
At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in clinical medicine
Current registration with either the UK GMC, or for International students with the relevant equivalent national authority |
| Head and Neck Cancer Care in Practice - (Short Course) |
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This module commences with an overview of the nature of head and neck cancers including epidemiology, and pathophysiology. It then moves on to look at the common treatment approaches and the care of patients receiving such treatments. The course will then address the issues of rehabilitation, social interaction and palliation.
Module Content
* Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
* Investigations, examination and screening
* Care and management of patients undergoing treatment
* Management of treatment-related complications
* Nutritional issues
* Speech, swallowing, airway management and rehabilitation
* Altered body image and lifestyle changes, incorporating social rehabilitation
* Role of the multi-professional team and services in the acute and community setting
* Palliative care and symptom control
* Role of patient support groups
* Critiquing and searching the evidence base. | | Additional Information | Upon successful completion of the module students will be awarded 20 credits at either level 6 [degree] or level 7 [masters]. | | Requirements | This module would be relevant for nurses and allied health care professionals who wish to pursue a career in head and neck cancer and have a good knowledge of cancer. | | Funding/fees | £795.00 (International students should contact the School for costings) | | Date(s) | 25/07/2011 to 29/07/2011 |
| Introduction to Cancer & Cancer Treatments - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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This course is aimed at clinical and non-clinical staff new to cancer research. It provides a range of information, from how cancer develops to how the disease spreads. The course assumes a limited knowledge and provides the delegate with an introductory knowledge of the disease.
The course will explain:
* Why cancer can be found in many places of the body
* Why knowledge of different types cell types helps identify where certain types of cancer are more likely
* Why cancer has the ability to move and grow away from the primary site of origin
* The methods of spread such as local invasion, lymphatic and blood spread, seeding and transcoelomic spread
* How disease progression will influence patient management
* How tumours can be classified with specific consideration of staging and grading systems
* What the likely treatment options are for patients with cancer. | | Future dates | 16th March 2011 - Bridgend | | Funding/fees | This course is offered free of charge. | | Date(s) | 06/10/2010 |
| Cancer Survival: Principles, Methods and Analysis - (Short Course) |
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A highly experienced faculty will present a stimulating and intensive one-week course on the principles, methods and applications of cancer survival with population-based data. Relative survival will be the main approach to analysis, with discussion of some recent methodological developments and results, in lectures and computer-based practical exercises using real data, with review sessions and a session for participants to present their own work or ideas.
The methodological concepts of cancer survival will be illustrated by public health and policy applications throughout the week. Survival results from recent studies will be presented and their interpretation discussed.
The aims of the course are:
* to teach the main statistical methods for population-based cancer survival analysis
* to discuss the main controversies in estimation and interpretation of cancer survival statistics
* to provide students with an intensive learning environment in which most faculty members will attend all sessions of the course, not just their own
* to provide opportunities for computer-based practical analysis of real cancer data.
Methods covered include:
* population measures of cancer burden (incidence, prevalence, mortality, survival)
* crude, net and relative survival and excess mortality hazard
* construction of abridged and complete life tables
* relative survival analysis, including cohort, complete, period and hybrid approaches
* multi-adjustment of cancer survival for age, stage and other factors
* impact of data quality, completeness, stage migration, screening and lead-time bias
* methods of handling missing data in cancer survival analysis
* avoidable deaths and statistical "cure"
* multi-variable modelling relative survival and comparison to Cox and Poisson approaches
* flexible models for time-dependent excess hazard.
The teaching faculty will include Dr Paul Dickman (Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden) and researchers in the Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. | | Additional Information | Accreditation for continuing professional development is being sought from the Royal College of Physicians. | | Requirements | Applicants must have a basic understanding of cancer survival analysis, since this course will include discussion of advanced statistical methods and practical computing in addition to discussion of the public health applications of cancer survival data. We do not insist that participants have qualifications in statistics, but some experience will be required to take full advantage of the course. The applied public health elements of the course will be accessible and relevant to all groups. |
| National Cancer Research Institute Conference 2010 - (Conference) |
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| The NCRI Cancer Conference is the major forum in the UK for showcasing the best British and international cancer research. The 2010 Conference will take place at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool, further enhancing opportunities for networking and sharing knowledge while continuing to bring together leading experts across all disciplines. | | Funding/fees | For registration details see: http://www.ncri.org.uk/ncriconference/registration/Reg_Information.asp | | Date(s) | 07/11/2010 to 09/11/2010 |
| Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute - (Research Course) |
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The Cambridge Research Institute was opened in September 2006 and is one of the most important and exciting developments in UK Cancer Research for many years. It is largely funded by Cancer Research UK, the major UK cancer charity.
The institute is in partnership with the University of Cambridge and it is located on the Addenbrooke's site adjacent to the hospital. It houses over 300 staff, who strive to solve practical questions of cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention, with particular emphasis on clinical and translational research.
Research at the Institute is currently focused on the following areas:
Cancer biology and in vivo models
Preclinical and clinical imaging
Cancer genomics
Data analysis and modelling
Research on specific cancer types
Experimental therapeutics
Population-based studies | | Requirements | Graduate work in Cambridge is intense and very intellectually demanding and so the University has high academic entry requirements. The applicant is normally expected to hold or to be about to achieve:
* at least a 2i honours degree from a UK university
* an equivalent standard from an overseas university
* a fluent command of the English Language
* completion of any current training or education course
* release from the current institution for the duration of study (if the applicant is coming to Cambridge as a visitor). | | Funding/fees | http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/funding/costs.html |
| Cancer of the Prostate - (Short Course) |
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| Prostate cancer is a complex and challenging disease and of significant importance to the international health community. The aim of the 'Cancer of the Prostate' course is to introduce nurses to this disease, its treatments and side-effects, and to highlight the care, support and information requirements of those affected by it. |
| Wound Management in Cancer and Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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| This course has been written as a means of providing up-to-date information on skin care and wound management for cancer and palliative care patients. The course is separated into five main modules focusing on the basics of wounds care, management of skin changes, management of specific wounds, a guide to dressing products, and psychosocial issues of wound care. Ease of access and understanding have been key themes underlining the style and layout of the course, as has the provision of information at a level that will suit all carers. |
| Haemato-Oncology - (Short Course) |
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| Neoplastic conditions of the haemapoietic and lymphoid systems are closely related and account for over 4000 deaths in the UK each year. Treatment of patients with haemopoietic malignancies involves a range of strategies such as transplantation, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and differentiation agents. This course is delivered by both clinical and non-clinical staff and there is a strong emphasis on current research and recent developments within the discipline. |
| Essentials of Cancer Care - (Short Course) |
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This short course that offers an introduction to cancer care for health care personnel that work in a variety of care settings. It enables you to develop the essential knowledge and understanding required to care for patients with cancer. This module uses a blended approach to facilitate learning, including online learning activities.
This course comprises of one single (s) module:
* Module U45532 Essentials of Cancer Care (s). | | Additional Information | Successful completion of this course allows you to exit with an award in Essentials of Cancer Care. Worth 15 CATS Credits at Level 3. | | Requirements | Health care personnel that work in care settings. |
| Care of People with Cancer - (Short Course) |
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The physiological process of cancer development and the provision of services for people with cancer will be discussed. The issues for future development and the impact of current policy will be explored in the context of your own practice. The influence of user involvement will be explored in the context of service provision.
The physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of people with cancer, their families and carers will be considered across the spectrum of disease including screening, diagnosis, treatment decisions, treatment, survivorship and relapse. The student will be able to consider care in the context of their practice and expand their understanding of care in other areas of practice by use of discussion. | | Future dates | 2,9,16,23,30 March 2011 - Portsmouth £762 | | Additional Information | 20 Credits - Level 3 | | Requirements | Special conditions/prerequisites:
- Registered with appropriate professional body
- Confidence to study at Level 3
- Clinical practice to include people with cancer preferred | | Funding/fees | £762 | | Date(s) | 06/10/2010 to 10/11/2010 |
| Cancer Policy and Service Design - (Short Course) |
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| The aim of the unit is to provide the student with an opportunity to explore the interaction between cancer policy, strategic development and cancer services. | | Additional Information | 20 Credits - Level 4 | | Requirements | This module is suitable for you if you are an experienced healthcare practitioner and have successfully achieved credits at HE level 3 or above. If you are registered on the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice award you may be required to undertake this module as part of your programme. | | Funding/Fees | £693 | | Date(s) | 15/11/2010 to 13/12/2010 |
| Influences on Cancer Care - (Short Course) |
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This module is aimed at nurses and allied health professionals who work with people with cancer in general or specialist clinical or community settings. The quality of cancer care is influenced by one to one communications between health care professionals and people affected by cancer, and the context within which cancer care is delivered.
This module consists of two main themes:
* Communication skills
* Key concepts in the management and organisation of cancer services
Content:
* Psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis
* Principles of effective communication skills in practice
* Quality in cancer care
* Role of the multi professional team in cancer care
* National and local initiatives in the organisation and management of cancer care
* Ethical issues in cancer care. | | Additional Information | Level 6 | | Funding/fees | £365 per module, £275 attendance only. | | Date(s) | 20/09/2011 |
| Oncology - Treatment Modalities - (Short Course) |
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Oncology – treatment modalities (Level 6)
This module is aimed at health care professionals who wish to examine the various forms of treatment available in cancer care (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy). It is designed to promote understanding of the relationship between these modalities and patient care in practice. | | Additional Information | Links to KSF Core 1-5, HWB 1-7, IK3 | | Funding/Fees | Cost: £365 per module, £275 attendance only | | Date(s) | 11/01/2011 to 19/04/2011 |
| BGCS Autumn Scientific Meeting - (Conference) |
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On behalf of the Society Nick Reed and Nadeem Siddiqui invite you to the next one-day meeting to be held on Friday 26th November 2010.
TOPICS will include: Opportunities for Proferred Papers and Poster Presentations, BRCA-related Updates, Fertility-Preserving Surgery, Robotics, Clinical Trials in Gynaecological Cancers, Rare Cancer Imaging. | | Date(s) | 26/11/2010 |
| Cancer - (Taught Course) |
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| The MSc Cancer programme is a new course designed to reflect the depth and breadth of research within the recently formed UCL Cancer Institute. The programme, taught by research scientists and academic clinicians, will provide students with an in-depth look at the biology behind the disease processes which lead to cancer. Students will learn about the approaches taken to predict, detect, monitor, and treat cancer. They will also get a strong grounding in the cutting edge research methods and techniques used to advance our understanding of this disease and design better treatment strategies. | | Requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. | | Funding/fees | http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/fees-costs |
| Cancer: From Principles to Practice - (Short Course) |
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Since the Calman-Hine report in 1995 (effectively the first National Service Framework) and the more recent NHS Cancer Plan (1999) with its further recommendations for tumour-specific groups, patient information, user groups and the like, cancer continues to be high on the agenda for health care.
Local education needs analyses have clearly demonstrated the requirement for education programmes for all health and social care practitioners in all aspects of cancer.
The increasing incidence and prevalence of cancer in our local population and the trend for many more cancer patients to be cared for in the community has also identified a whole range of education needs for community practitioners.
A partnership between education and practice is constantly addressing the contemporary world of cancer treatment and care.
This module will address some of the challenges to be faced in contemporary cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. | | Additional Information | Assessment
• Essay on an episode of patient care
• Assessment of competencies with reflective journal and reading log
Number of credits & level of study - 30 credits at Level 5 or 6 | | Requirements | Any health care professional working in an environment where cancer patients are regularly cared for. If there is any doubt about the suitability, this should be discussed in advance with the module leader. |
| Introduction to Oncology - (Short Course) |
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This course will explain:
· Why cancer can be found in many places of the body
· Why knowledge of different cell types helps identify where certain types of cancer are more likely.
· Why cancer has the ability to move and grow away from the primary site of origin.
· The methods of spread such as local invasion, lymphatic and blood spread, seeding and transcoelomic spread
· How disease progression will influence patient management
· How tumours can be classified with specific consideration of staging and grading systems
· What the likely treatment options are for a patient with cancer. | | Future dates | 6th January 2011 - Introduction to Oncology - Birmingham
| | Funding/fees | Three day course: £450 +VAT (for the London course there will be an additional cost of £150 (£600+VAT in total)
One day course: £275 +VAT (for the London course there will be an additional cost of £75 (£350 + VAT in total) | | Date(s) | 14/10/2010 |
| Genes & Cancer Meeting 2010 - (Conference) |
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| A particular focus of the meeting will be the identification of the genetic lesions and signalling pathways/molecules that contribute to the ontogeny of cancer, and which are accessible to therapeutic intervention strategies. Genes and Cancer 2010 will bring together key investigators at the forefront of cancer research and will provide opportunities for postdocs and graduate students to present their work in poster sessions and in a selected set of short talks. There will be ample opportunity for discussions and informal interactions to help promote cross-disciplinary interactions and foster collaborations between cancer researchers world-wide. The conference also features a very popular Ceilidh. | | Date(s) | 13/12/2010 to 15/12/2010 |
| 9th Annual BTOG Conference - (Conference) |
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BTOG are pleased to invite you to the 9th Annual Conference of the British Thoracic Oncology Group. They are happy to confirm that they are returning to the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. The hotel is located within 10 minutes walk from many of the attractions of Dublin's city centre, is 8 miles/12 km from Dublin airport and is serviced by Aircoach from the airport.
| | Additional Information | and Royal College of Surgeons of England will be applied for.
ESMO-MORA points accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) will be applied for. | | Funding/fees | Registration opens 1st September 2010. | | Date(s) | 26/01/2011 to 28/01/2011 |
| All Wales Lung Cancer Conference - (Conference) |
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| This is an excellent opportunity to meet others involved with lung cancer services, and to share good practice with colleagues from around Wales. Topics covered will include lung cancer data and audit, lung cancer standards, and the management of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. | | Funding/fees | This event will be held free of charge, and all members of lung cancer multidisciplinary teams in Wales are welcome. Please note that if you register for this event and then do not attend without prior notice, your Trust/Organisation will be charged a non-attendance fee of £50 for a delegate package. | | Date(s) | 12/11/2010 |
| Cancer Care (Theory) - (Short Course) |
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| In this module you will develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects in caring for patients with cancer and their families in order to support them at all stages of their disease. | | Additional Information | Learning Outcomes for module:
LO1: Explain the aetiology, epidemiology and patho-physiology of cancer
LO2: Evaluate and cite current research and guidelines underpinning knowledge and skills to deliver effective cancer care throughout the patient journey.
LO3: Examine the ethical implications when treating a person diagnosed with cancer.
LO4: Discuss appropriate interventions to minimise or reduce both the patho-physiological and psychosocial impact of the diagnosis of cancer to the patient, family and carer's.
LO5: Demonstrate strategies to incorporate the principles of holistic and compassionate care within the multidisciplinary team. |
| Cambridge Oncology Seminar Series - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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This Seminar series is being developed to cover clinical, laboratory and translational aspects of cancer.
It is being organised jointly by members of the Cambridge Research Institute, Clinical, Medical and Surgical Oncology and the Hutchison/MRC Research Centre.
In addition to external speakers, group leaders from each of the Departments will give presentations, with either one or two speakers per session.
The talks are open to all interested persons from the University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Members of the local pharma and biotechnology companies are also welcome to attend by prior arrangement with Laura Blackburn.
Next:
14 September 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Daniel Hochhauser, University College London | | Future dates | 21 September 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Pathway analysis of glioblastoma tissue after pre-operative treatment with the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib - a phase-0 trial
Monika Hegi, University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
28 September 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Treating CLL in the antibody era
George Follows, Addenbrooke's Hospital
12 October 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Kevin Brindle, Cambridge Research Institute
19 October 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Sarah Jefferies, Addenbrooke's Hospital
26 October 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Chromosome translocations and tumour suppressors in breast cancer
Paul Edwards, Hutchison-MRC Research Centre
9 November 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Somatic genetics of human cancer - moving towards large scale resequencing of cancer genomes
Andy Futreal, The Wellcomoe Trust Sanger Institute
23 November 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Colin Watts, Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair
30 November 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Genetic predisposition to cancer
Bruce Ponder, Cambridge Research Institute
14 December 2010
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Tim Eisen, University of Cambridge Department of Oncology and Addenbrooke's Hospital
11 January 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Chris Nutting, Royal Marsden Hospital
18 January 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Michael Schneider, Imperial College London
25 January 2011
Venue: Sackler Lecture Theatre, CIMR, Level 7 Title to be confirmed
Brian Huntly, Addenbrooke's Hospital
8 February 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Hilary Calvert, UCL Cancer Institute
22 February 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
David Gilligan, Addenbrooke's Hospital
8 March 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre FGF-2, S6 kinase 2 and chemo-resistance in lung cancer
Michael Seckl, Imperial College London and Charing Cross Hospital
26 April 2011
Venue: CRI Lecture Theatre Title to be confirmed
Vincent Gnanapragasam, Hutchison-MRC Research Centre and Addenbrooke's Hospital. | | Date(s) | 14/09/2010 |
| Practical Skills Development in Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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This award is aimed at health care professionals who want to develop their skills in palliative care. It naturally follows on form the Principles in Palliative Care and enables the student to have practical experience in palliative care. The student is supported to identify their learning needs in relation to palliative care and develop strategies to be able to address these needs. Through the 3 contact days students are supported to perform a SWOT analysis and draw up a learning contract which will provide a basis for the assessment.
The award runs over T1/2 and T2/3. There are 3 contact sessions of 2hours per session and the student must organise their own two week placement in specialist palliative care. One week must be spent in a hospice the other week can be wherever the student feels will address their learning needs for example this could be spending time with the Macmillan Nurses in the hospital or community, or visiting the radiotherapy or chemotherapy units. | | Additional Information | 20 credits at Diploma level. |
| The Principles of Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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| This award aims to facilitate the development of practitioners who are able to provide effective care for people with advanced disease. As most people with advanced illness wish to choose where they are looked after and die it is important for health and social care practitioners to understand issues related to palliative care in different environments. Applicants should have a registered professional qualification and have experience working in a health and social care setting. | | Additional Information | 20 credits at Diploma level. |
| Understanding Supportive and Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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This award is suitable for health and social care workers, who have a desire to improve the care given to palliative care patients/clients and there families. It will meet the needs of level 1 staff in conjunction with the Cancer Care Alliance competency framework. You will explore the contemporary issues associated with palliative care and relate fundamental areas of care to your individual practice. Key areas for discussion include such topics as quality of life, communication, administration of treatment linked to specific sign and symptoms in palliative care and how a multi-disciplinary team approach to care can enhance the patient and carer journey and eventual outcomes.
This award will enable participants to apply holistic aspects of palliative care to their individual practice areas. Knowledge gained will assist with ongoing developments and improvements in the care provided for patients and their families. | | Additional Information | 20 credits at Certificate level. | | Requirements | Applicants must have a desire to improve the care given to palliative care patients/clients and their families. |
| Chemotherapy Theory & Practice - (Short Course) |
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| This award is suitable for registered professionals who work in a specialist chemotherapy department, and who administer cytotoxic therapy. The aim of the award is to provide you with the underlying knowledge and cognitive skills to provide effective care for patients receiving chemotherapy. You will develop an integrated and holistic approach to chemotherapy management, in line with Cancer Care Alliance and national standards. | | Additional Information | 40 credits at Degree level. | | Requirements | Applicants must be registered as a professional in health care. |
| Practical Palliative Care for General Practitioners - (Short Course) |
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| This award is suitable for qualified General Practitioners or Specialist Registrars. The aim of this award is to enable experienced general practitioners to improve their skills in the practical management of patients with non-curable and terminal illness as well as some aspects of cancer care. Particular emphasis will be given to the care of patients at the end of their life. It has been developed in response to a local needs assessment as well as national healthcare directives. | | Additional Information | 30 credits at Diploma level. | | Requirements | Applicants must be qualified General Practitioners or Specialist Registrars. Applicants must also be a member of a medical defence union, currently registered with the GMC and to have an up to date Criminal Records Bureau check. |
| Practical Palliative Care for Physicians Training in Medical Specialties - (Short Course) |
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| This award is designed to provide physicians practising in medical specialties with knowledge and skills to care for patients with advanced and incurable medical conditions for whom the palliative care approach will provide symptom control, support and care at the end of life. The learning will be evidence-based where possible and founded in best practice. Palliative care is a specified need for training in some specialty curricula and has been incorporated into the National Service Frameworks for some chronic medical conditions. The award aims to enable doctors training to be Consultant Physicians to develop understanding, knowledge and skills in the palliative care management of patients with advanced and incurable malignant and non-malignant disease. | | Additional Information | 30 credits at Diploma level. | | Requirements | Applicants must be specialist registrars in medical specialties or non consultant career grade doctors undergoing training. Written letter of support from their educational supervisor. |
| Principles and Practice in Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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| This award will support qualified nurses and allied health professionals to develop and enhance their individual skills in palliative care, underpinned by the Cancer Care Alliance competency framework. It will facilitate the development of practitioners who are able to provide effective care for people with advanced disease. As most people with advanced illness wish to choose where they are looked after and die it is important for health and social practitioners to understand issues related to palliative care in different environments. | | Additional Information | 40 credits at Diploma level. | | Requirements | Applicants must have a Registered Professional Qualification: Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist etc. |
| The Application of Supportive & Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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This award will enable the student to appreciate the complexity of caring for patients who have or may have cancer, and those with palliative care needs. It allows an opportunity to reflect on their work environment with the support and help of a practice mentor. The ability to think, reason and reflect enhances the interaction with patients and their relatives, giving the individual confidence to support the patient/client in a way that is relevant to their role. This will enable students to apply the theoretical components of the award to the practice environment. Encouraging utilisation of experience, in a manner which is consistent with life long learning.
This award enables those without professional qualifications to gain accreditation for studying, within the area of cancer and palliative care. Open learning facilitates work-based learning in a non-threatening environment, which encourages and rewards effort. This will help address the growing need for accredited education in Cancer and Palliative Care within the Cancer Care Alliance of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
The second part of the award explores the contemporary issues associated with palliative care and relates fundamental areas of care to individual practice. Key areas for discussion include such topics as quality of life, communication, administration of treatment linked to specific sign and symptoms in palliative care and how a multidisciplinary team approach to care can enhance the patient and carer journey and eventual outcomes. This will lead to a development and understanding of how participants will be able to enhance patient care. | | Additional Information | 40 credits at Certificate level. | | Requirements | Applicants must have a desire to improve the care given to cancer/palliative patients/clients and their families. |
| Advanced Practice in Cancer Care - (Taught Course) |
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| For a qualified nurse currently working in cancer care, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role and allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of cancer care. | | Requirements | You must be a practising health or social care practitioner with a BSc (Hons) or equivalent professional experience. | | Funding/fees | http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/fees/Pages/Fees.aspx |
| Sciences of Cancer Practice - (Short Course) |
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The aim of the module is to enable you to explore the relationships between scientific advances in cancer practice, the socio-political context and psycho-social impact on individuals.
The course will include an exploration of advances in diagnosis, treatment and supportive care and the impact of these on the lives of individuals and those significant to them. There will also be an opportunity to look at these matters within the wider context of society.
Content of the Course
Biology of Cancer
* Cell biology
* Cell transformation
* Oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes
* Apoptosis
* Cell signalling
* Cancer immunology
* Invasion and metastases
* Cancer genetics
Scientific Developments in Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment
* Advances in diagnostic techniques
* Advances in chemotherapy
* Developments in radiotherapy
* New cancer surgical techniques
* Gene therapy
* Cytostatic targeted therapies
* Developments in hormonal therapies
* Supportive therapies
* Management of toxicities
Social Sciences of Cancer
* Social impact of cancer
* Organisation of cancer services
* Cancer screening
* Developments in cancer epidemiology
* User involvement and support services
* Determinants of the cancer agenda. | | Future dates | 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 19th April 2011. | | Requirements | This course is for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. | | Funding/fees | £795.00 (international students should contact the School for module costings). | | Date(s) | 05/10/2010 to 20/10/2010 |
| Cancer Research Focus Group Seminars - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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Discovery of anticancer agents of diverse natural origin.
Prof Doug Kinghorn, College of Pharmacy, Ohio State University.
| | Date(s) | 13/10/2010 |
| Translational Research - (Short Course) |
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This intensive week long module will give you knowledge of current translational research in the oncology field and focus on the practical application of this research to the treatment of cancer patients. Drawing on speakers from within the University and specialists from across the country, the module will look at how strategies have developed from the bench to the bedside and vice versa. It will cover new protein kinase and angiogenic targets, the omics revolution in biomarkers and the potential of immunotherapy. Although mainly lecture based the course will cover practical aspects such as study design for early drug development. There will also be opportunities for lab visits to experience the omic revolution first hand.
By the end of the module you should be able to:
1) Explain the principles of early drug development, its design, regulation and commercialisation
2) State the principles of the human tissue act and explain its impact
3) Describe the implications and practicalities of discovering the genetic basis of a disease
4) Discuss the principles and practicalities of gene therapy
5) List some protein kinase inhibitors currently being developed, explain their rational for use and current clinical experience.
6) Explain why angiogenesis, MMPs and TIMPs are useful therapeutic targets and current clinical experience.
7) Explain the principles of genomic, pharmacogenomic, proteomic and metabolomic technologies and their application to the clinic.
8) Discuss the principles of and current clinical experience with the use of immunotherapy and vaccines against viruses. | | Funding/fees | £900 - This module is available without the assessment/credits if preferred |
| Beatson International Cancer Conference - (Conference) |
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Cancer Models and Novel Therapies.
This conference will focus on the use of biological models of human cancer that may be used to provide insight into the causes and processes of this disease. The study of these models will facilitate the discovery, development and testing of novel therapies.
Short talks will be granted to the authors of outstanding abstracts. Some financial assistance will be available to the presenters of these talks through sponsorship from the Association for International Cancer Research. | | Funding/fees | Conference with accommodation
* Registration £380
* Accommodation £160
* Total £540
Conference only
* £380. | | Date(s) | 03/07/2011 to 06/07/2011 |
| Development of Cancer Medicines: modelling of disease and preclinical testing - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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BACR/RSM Oncology Section Meeting - Development of Cancer Medicines: modelling of disease and preclinical testing.
The third meeting on preclinical models and their role in informing the clinical development of anti-cancer agents focuses in the morning on the importance of the tumour-tissue microenvironment and its impact on modelling the initiation and progression of cancer, including metastasis. In the afternoon specific examples, strategies and challenges for preclinical testing will be described and discussed. Speakers include Janine Erler, Richard Marais, Owen Sansom, Jos Jonkers and Marie-France Poupon. The programme has been designed to maximise opportunities for dialogue and interaction, with a chaired poster discussion session and open question forum. We do hope you will come along and participate in what promises to be an excellent and informative one day meeting on preclinical models and their application in the development of cancer medicines. | | Funding/fees | RSM Fellow/BACR Member £ 70.00
RSM/BACR Trainees/Students £ 40.00
Non-member £ 110.00
Non-member Trainees/students £ 60.00. | | Date(s) | 25/11/2010 |
| Cancer Survival - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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Cancer care is changing. Many patients are now treatable to such an extent that they can survive for many years. Some people are categorising cancer now as a long term condition, including patients, who are trying to learn to get on with their lives despite their cancer.
The consequences of treating cancer are significant. Both physical and psychological consequences from treatment in the short and long term, are often unrecognised and unreported. They can be very debilitating. This study day will address some of these and other issues in the care of cancer patients in the 21st century. | | Date(s) | 19/10/2010 |
| HPV and Cancer 2010 |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is purported to be the proximate cause of 10% of malignant diseases in women, and HPV-associated cancers account for 5% of the total global cancer burden. These include those of the cervix, vagina, vulva, anus, and oropharynx, and, more recently, those of the head and neck region. Although the link between HPV and cancer has been sufficiently proven, much uncertainty surrounds the effect of the new HPV vaccines on these cancers and the future clinical management of HPV-associated cancers.
This conference will provide an opportunity for regional and international leaders from the oncology community to address the growing public-health and daily practice issues associated with HPV and cancer.
Topics will include:
* Epidemiology and aetiology of HPV-associated cancers
* HPV Vaccines: current issues and benefits for all HPV-associated cancers
* Risk assessment and treatment in cervical cancer
* New agents in head and neck cancer
* HPV testing in rural settings and needs of developing world
* Management of mouth and oral-pharyngeal cancers in relation to HPV
* Sexual health and lifestyle factors
* Penile and anal cancers: biology and current management
* Radiation in HPV-infected head and neck and oral-pharyngeal cancers. | | Date(s) | 12/11/2010 to 13/11/2010 |
| Biomarkers in Clinical Trials - (Conference) |
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SMi’s Biomarkers in Clinical Trials conference will present attendees with new concepts in biomarker application as well as a comprehensive review of recent developments. This unique event will bring together academics and industry professionals in order to provide a complete picture. There will be a strong focus on using biomarkers to bridge the gap between basic and applied research in drug development.
Presentations will contain examples of biomarker application in the development of treatments for conditions in different therapeutic areas including oncology, nephrology, neurology and cardiology. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry associates and discuss the way forward in translational research and personalised medicine.
Why should you attend this event?
* Hear case studies relating to the use of translational biomarkers
* Identify ways of combining clinical, imaging and tissue biomarkers
* Explore the potential of next-generation sequencing technologies
* Discover the advantages of efficacy biomarkers in exploratory development
* Discuss the potential of microRNA as a biomarker for drug efficacy. | | Funding/fees | Conference Registration - Event Registration with transcription CD ROM only £1,399.00 | | Date(s) | 20/09/2010 to 21/09/2010 |
| Paediatric Oncology - (Short Course) |
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| This module will describe the specific challenges and problems associated with the care and treatment of children with cancer, from the time of diagnosis to post treatment follow up. It will explore the theory and practice of paediatric oncology with reference to the major groups of childhood cancers. The module will also include topics such as molecular pathology, advanced imaging techniques, new drug development and phase I/II clinical trials and will look at their increasing importance in the paediatric field. 70% of children survive a cancer diagnosis, and the importance of treatment toxicity, late effects and quality of life for survivors will also be discussed. The theory presented in lectures will be backed up by a practical laboratory session and students will also have the opportunity to observe a clinical session at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. | | Requirements | 6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject. | | Funding/fees | £900
This course is available without the assessment/credits if preferred | | Date(s) | 29/11/2010 to 03/12/2010 |
| 13th Annual BOPA Symposium - (Conference) |
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| Following the enormous success of their combined annual conference in 2009, the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) and the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) are joining forces again in 2010. Last year’s delegates were surprised and delighted to find out how much oncology pharmacists and oncology nurses could learn from each other’s experiences in cancer care, and how they could work together to improve the services delivered to patients. | | Funding/fees | http://www.bopasymposium.org/#/Register | | Date(s) | 15/10/2010 to 17/10/2010 |
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