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Problem Solving in Acute Oncology

Problem Solving in Older Cancer Patients

Problem Solving in Patient-Centred and Integrated Cancer Care

Problem Solving Through Precision Oncology

Problem Solving In Cancer Immunotherapy

End of Life Choices for Cancer Patients An International Perspective

Problem solving in Cancer and Fertility

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ACP Problem Solving in Oncology Webinar on Breast Cancer

For ACP trainees and members, this webinar presents the latest in breast cancer treatment. Two leading clinicians offer perspectives and answer questions on advanced breast cancer and early breast cancer, then comment on two case studies presented by trainees.

1. Advanced Breast Cancer –progress in TNBC, ER-positive and HER2-positive disease - Dr Alicia Okines
2. Early Breast Cancer SACT Updates - Dr Judy King
3. Case Study: Balancing palbociclib toxicity with advanced breast cancer complications – a vicious cyclin to break - Dr Florence Chamberlain
4. An Unexpected Pregnancy in a Woman With Metastatic Breast Cancer - Dr Rachel Broadbent

Sarcoma - ACP Problem Solving In Oncology Webinar Series

Two presentations by experts in the field of sarcoma are followed by three cases presented by trainees, and discussed by the team. This specialist field is explored and provides an overview of value to practitioners and trainees in oncology.

1 - Sarcoma – The Basics – Dr Adam Dangoor
2 - Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Clinical Trials Update – Dr Charlotte Benson
Case 1. Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour with a PDGFRA exon 18 D842V Mutation – Dr Annie Alves
Case 2. Desmoid Fibromatosis – Benign but Behaving Aggressively – Dr Allie Shipp
Case 3. Getting to the Heart of the Matter- The Management of a Young Patient with a Cardiac Sarcoma – Dr Alex Ostler

NSCLC - ACP Problem Solving in Oncology Webinar Series

Covering the use of chemotherapy in NSCLC, and oncogene driven NSCLC, two presentations by experts are followed by two cases presented by trainees, and discussed by the team. Non-small-cell lung cancer treatment is covered to assist clinicians and trainees in their practice.

1 - The role of chemotherapy in NSCLC – Dr Tim Benepal

2 - Oncogene Driven NSCLC – Professor Samreen Ahmed

Case 1. Immunotherapy and mycobacteria infection – Dr Abigail Gee

Case 2. Resistance mechanisms to EGFR TKIs – Dr Daniel Hughes

Upper gastrointestinal cancer Webinar

Two expert presentations offering an overview of SACT for the management of early-stage oesophago-gastric cancer and a survey of treatment of advanced oesophago-gastric cancer are followed by two trainee case presentations and discussion, in this work on upper GI cancer.

ACP Medical Oncology Curriculum 2021 Webinar

This video introduces the new medical oncology curriculum in the UK. There are significant changes in terms of requirements and assessments, which are discussed in this session along with questions and answers. Alongside the trainee focused part of the session is a dedicated presentation for trainers.

Wellbeing and Resilience

Particularly relevant at the moment, practical measures to improve wellbeing and resilience are provided by presentations by Dr Susana Banerjee from the ESMO Resilience Taskforce, Dr Jonathan Lim from The Christie, Dr Claire Hardy who is an Occupational Psychologist and Lecturer at Lancaster University, and Dr Jack Broadfoot, specialist registrar from Southampton.

Cancer Genomics

Dr Terri McVeigh covers germline genomics and Dr Ellen Copson introduces somatic genomics of cancer in this webinar which also includes an introduction to Genomics England's genomes.

Acute Oncology

Delivered jointly with the Royal College of Radiologists, hosted by Dr Daniel Hughes and Dr Ruth Board, this webinar provides an overview of acute oncology, its future, and a focus on training and the new curricula for both medical and clinical oncology. It also provides a view of models of acute oncology services across the UK, along with a perspective on multidisciplinary working.

Lung Cancer - London Medical Oncology Teaching

The London Medical Oncology Regional Teaching took place virtually in June 2021, supported by the ACP. The programme included talks covering the breadth of systemic therapies for lung cancer, including therapies in Phase 1 development. The webinar provides an up-to-date review for trainees.

The programme includes:

Prof James Spicer from Guy's and St Thomas' presenting an overview of SACT in the metastatic setting
Prof Sanjay Popat from the Royal Marsden presenting the role of genomics in lung cancer
Dr Tom Newsom-Davis from Chelsea and Westminster presenting an overview of SACT in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings, and
Dr Martin Forster from UCL presenting an update on phase 1 studies in lung cancer.

Renal and Bladder Cancer

Hosted by the Association of Cancer Physicians, this webinar discusses the latest developments in renal and bladder cancer treatment, with contributions from Dr Balaji Venugopal and Professor Thomas Powles.

For more webinars from the ACP for its members on oncology visit core topics, visit https://acplibrary.ebnhealth.com/ (one-time free registration for ACP members).

Lymphoma and Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr Adam Gibb and Dr Beth Phillips of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK discuss principles of stem cell transplant in lymphoma, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Dr Tiana Kordbacheh offers a trainee perspective through a case study.

Skin Cancer

Anna Olsson-Brown introduces the topic of skin cancer, with a presentation on the treatment of malignant melanoma by Dr Heather Shaw, with Anna providing a lecture on rarer skin cancers. James Parry, Ian Lampkin and Laura Cossar offer case studies for consideration and discussion.

Cardio-Oncology

Dr Charlotte Manisty, lead in cardio-oncology at Barts Heart Centre, London, provides a review of evidence and best practices in cardio-oncology.

Immunotherapy Toxicities

Dr Charlotte Manisty, lead in cardio-oncology at Barts Heart Centre, London, provides a review of evidence and best practices in cardio-oncology.

Breast Cancer

Dr Rachel Broadbent of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces two talks, first on preventive therapies in women at increased risk of cancer by Dr Sacha Howell of The Christie, and second on breast cancer and the genetics clinic by Dr Emma Woodward of St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.

Colorectal Cancer

Dr Hamzeh Kayhanian of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces three talks: first an overview of early colon cancer for medical oncologists by Dr Naureen Starling of the Royal Marsden; second on the management of advanced colorectal cancer by Dr Jenny Seligmann of St James' University Hospital, Leeds; and third is an introduction to the NIHR Associate PI Scheme in colorectal cancer research by Dr Chris Williams from the University of Leeds.

Palliative Care in Cancer

Dr Pauline Leonard of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Eilidh Burns of Beatson West Of Scotland Cancer Centre present insights into palliative medicine in cancer care.

Head and Neck Cancer

Andrew McPartlin from The Christie discusses Proton Beam Therapy for otopharynx carcinoma, and Robert Metcalf from The Christie discusses SACT for recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer. Case studies from Sam Rack and Kirsty Taylor are discussed by the panel, introduced by Dan Hughes.

Cancer of the Biliary Tract and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Dr Mairead McNamara of the University of Manchester and Dr Richard Hubner of The Christie Hospital present an update on treatment of biliary tract cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr Rachel Broadbent chairs the session.

Neuroendocrine Tumours

Dr Alison May Berner of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces Dr Mohid Khan of NHS University Hospitals Wales presenting Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours, and Dr Angela Lamarca of Fundazion Jimenez Diaz University Hospital Madrid and The Christie NHS Hospital Trust presenting Lung Neuroendocrine Tumours. Dr Melek Akay from Guy's Hospital presents a case study for discussion.

Genomics

Dr Alison May Berner introduces the webinar, with presentations by Professor Chrissie Thirlwell of Royal Devon Universities Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Debashis Sarker of Guy's, St Thomas' and King's College Hospitals. The work of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the Genomics Tumour Advisory Board are discussed.

Skin Cancers

Dr Joni Howells introduces Dr Ricky Frazer and Dr Jo Ocen of Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, UK who discuss melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and their treatment.

Prostate Cancer

Dr Hilary Glen of Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre discusses metastatic prostate cancer, and Dr Alison Tree of the Institute for Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust introduces early prostate cancer, in this webinar chaired by Dr Alistair McLaren.

Gynaecological Cancers

Dr Dr Helen Hockings of Barts and the ACP Training Committee introduces two speakers on gynaecological cancers. Professor Michelle Lockley of Barts discusses Ovarian Germ Cell Tumours and Dr Rowan Miller of Barts presents on the Management of High-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer.

Upper GI cancer

Dr Hamzeh Kayhanian introduces two talks and a case study: first Professor Was Mansoor of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust discusses the management of early stage upper GI cancer; then Dr Nazreen Starling of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust looks at advanced stage, followed by a case study by Dr Caroline Fong of the Royal Marsden.

Geriatric Oncology

Dr Richard Heywood of the ACP Trainee Committee hosts three presentations on geriatric oncology. Dr Nicolo Battisti, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, discusses moving the needle towards an evidence-based precision approach for older adults with cancer. Dr Cassandra Ng, Consultant Geriatrician at Wythenshawe Hospital and The Christie, Manchester, gives a geriatrician's perspective. Dr Jessica Pearce, Medical Oncology Specialist Registrar and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, concludes with an explanation of frailty assessment and management in oncology.

Non-small cell lung cancer

Dr Ella Daniels of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces two talks and a case discussing latest developments in non-small cell lung cancer treatment. Dr Adam Januszewski, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Barts Thorax Centre, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London talks about systemic therapies in early-stage lung cancer. Dr Alastair Greystoke, Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Newcastle, talks about oncogenes in NSCLC. Dr Paolo D'Arienzo of the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, discusses a case of RET-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer.

Rare Tumours

Dr Richard Heywood of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces two talks: Dr David Gilligan of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust discusses thymic malignancies; and Professor Michael Seckl, Director of Charing Cross GTD Centre, London, speaks about gestational trophoblastic tumours. Dr Sreekanth Palvai and Dr Tom Talbot present case studies

Cellular Therapies

Professor Fiona Thistlethwaite and Dr Andrew Furness discuss cellular therapies with a case presentation by Dr Max Julve. Dr Paolo D'Arienzo of the ACP Trainee Committee hosts the talks.

Health Economics

Dr Karim El-Shakankery of the ACP Trainee Committee introduces Dr Peter Hall and Dr David Meads, discussing health economics and describing the role NICE and The Cancer Drugs Fund play in decisions about cancer treatments.

Representing and supporting medical oncologists in the UK

The ACP is recognised by the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health as the specialty association for medical oncologists. The executive committee is made up of democratically elected clinicians representing the views and concerns of the membership. Membership of the ACP gives medical oncologists an independent voice in the affairs of the Royal College of Physicians, the Joint Collegiate Council for Oncology (JCCO) and the Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC), who supervise training and accreditation.

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Problem Solving in Acute Oncology

Problem Solving in Older Cancer Patients