Events

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) treatments can be complex and put patients at risk of significant and potentially fatal toxicities. There are also risks to those who handle SACT from occupational exposure if control measures are inadequate (HSE 2017). It is essential that staff are trained and assessed as competent to safely administer SACT (HSE 2017)....

Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) is a true oncological emergency — and early recognition, rapid intervention and coordinated teamwork can make all the difference to patient outcomes. Now in its 10th year, this highly regarded study day brings together experts from across the UK and beyond to explore the entire MSCC pathway in line with...

This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Date and Time: Thursday 23rd April 2026, 12:30-13:15 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Audience: Sessions are open to sample takers, administrators, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. Link to Join: Join the...

The Ruth Strauss training programme, No Conversation Too Tough, has been designed to equip staff with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support parents with an incurable cancer diagnosis to have challenging conversations with their children about death and dying. This new two hour introductory webinar has been designed specifically for support staff, trainees, students...

This targeted training package aims to help staff to recognise and respond appropriately when patients show signs of psychological distress in relation to their cancer investigations or diagnosis. Delivered by psychological professionals participants are guided to recognise different types of distress, before considering the best strategies to respond to emotional distress including onward referral. Date:...

This is an opportunity to share good practice, updates and discuss scenarios. Learning disability health facilitators will be available to support with queries. Date and Time: Tuesday 28th April 2026, 12:30-13:15 Format: Online, MS Teams Cost: Free Audience: Sessions are open to sample takers, administrators, screening leads and cancer care coordinators. Link to Join: Join the...

Description: Cancer is affected by our genetics in many different ways. Multiple cancers can be influenced by our genes and the effectiveness of cancer treatment can vary according to our DNA. The healthcare environment has responded to emerging research findings by offering new testing options and innovative therapies based on the results of genetic testing....

Dates: The course will run on these four days and you must be able to attend all four days. 08:45 - 16:30 Thursday 30th April Friday 1st May Tuesday 5th May Wednesday 6th May Format: Online Description: Learn the latest in cancer care at Principles of Cancer Care Programme (PCCP) - a virtual event for...

Description: The Ruth Strauss Foundation offers a FREE training programme which consists of pre-course e-learning and a one-day interactive workshop. The programme is designed for professionals providing care for patients with children, whose cancer is incurable. Preparing children for parental death can be one of the most challenging experiences parents will face. Children who are...