The Christie / CCLG Paediatric Radiotherapy Course

The Christie / CCLG Paediatric Radiotherapy Course

A broad introduction to the principles of paediatric radiotherapy along with a focus on specific diagnoses.

By The Christie School of Oncology - Education Events

Date and time

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:30 - Thu, 4 Jul 2024 19:00 GMT+1

Location

Livestream

Wilmslow Road Manchester United Kingdom

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 42 days 1 hour

These sessions will be live events whereby delegates can interact live on the day. All those registered for the study day will be able to catch up on all sessions on-demand - the perfect solution should you have prior clinical commitments or leave. The links to the recordings are typically available a few hours after the event has finished.


Intended Audience

Suitable for Nurses (including Practice and Specialist), Allied Health Professionals, Medical Trainees, ANPs and PAMs

What to expect

  • Session 1– Fundamentals (23.04.2024)
  • Session 2- Neuro-oncology 1 (06.06.2024)
  • Session 3- Neuro-oncology 2 (20.06.2024)
  • Session 4– Non CNS Sarcoma and Hodgkin's (27.06.2024)
  • Session 5– Non CNS Late effects (04.07.2024)

Programme details are below:

Session 1 – Fundamentals

Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Paediatric Radiotherapy

2. The role of the play specialist

3. Anaesthesia for paediatric radiotherapy

4. The role of the Paediatric Advanced Practitioner


Session 2 – Neuro-Oncology 1

Neuro-oncology (i)

1. Introduction to Neuropathology

2. The role of the paediatric neurosurgeon

3. LGG

4. New Agents on Paediatric neuro-oncology


Session 3 - Neuro-Oncology II

Neuro-oncology (ii)

1. Ependymoma

2. Craniopharyngioma

3. Medulloblastoma and other embryonal tumours

4. Intracranial germ cell tumours


Session 4 – Non-CNS Sarcoma and Hodgkin’s

Non-CNS Sarcoma and Hodgkin’s

1. The role of the sarcoma surgeon in paediatric oncology

2. Ewing’s sarcoma

3. Rhabdomyosarcoma

4. Paediatric Hodgkin’s lymphoma


Session 5 – Non-CNS Late effects

Non-CNS Late effects

1. Wilm’s tumour

2. Neuroblastoma

3. Late Effects

4. Q&A


Low-to-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) course fees are offered at reduced rate. Countries eligible for LMIC reduced rate can be found here.

Countries listed under the headings "Low-Income Economies" and Lower-Middle-Income Economies" will be considered.

If you are currently domicile in an LMIC please email the-christie.educationevent@nhs.net attaching proof of employment from your current hospital/institute before booking and completing registration on Eventbrite


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We aim to deliver top quality education and training within The Christie, across our cancer network and throughout the country. All educational events offered by The Christie School of Oncology are of the highest quality. In developing our programmes of activity we have access to and the support of some of the country's leading experts in cancer care, treatment, and services

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