Pancreatic Cancer Management Overview

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This course provides a practical overview of pancreatic cancer management for healthcare professionals involved in cancer care, primary care, and supportive services. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies to diagnose and treat, often presenting late with complex physical and emotional needs. The course explores the patient journey from early recognition and diagnosis through staging, treatment planning, symptom control, and palliative support. Participants will review current approaches including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional care, pain management, and multidisciplinary decision-making. Emphasis is placed on compassionate communication, coordinated care, and improving quality of life for patients and families. By the end of the programme, learners will have greater confidence in supporting evidence-based and patient-centred pancreatic cancer management.

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Learning Outcomes

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Describe the epidemiology, risk factors, and common presentations of pancreatic cancer.
Recognise appropriate diagnostic investigations and staging processes.
Explain current treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Identify common symptoms and complications requiring supportive management.
Understand the role of nutrition, pain control, and palliative care in pancreatic cancer.
Apply multidisciplinary and patient-centred approaches to treatment planning.

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

Describe the epidemiology, risk factors, and common presentations of pancreatic cancer.
Recognise appropriate diagnostic investigations and staging processes.
Explain current treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Identify common symptoms and complications requiring supportive management.
Understand the role of nutrition, pain control, and palliative care in pancreatic cancer.
Apply multidisciplinary and patient-centred approaches to treatment planning.

Modules

Module 1

Introduction to Pancreatic Cancer

Module 2

Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Module 3

Staging and Treatment Planning

Module 4

Curative and Systemic Treatments

Module 5

Supportive Care and Symptom Management

Module 6

Communication, Palliative Care, and Follow-Up

Module 7

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