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Psychological Support

The Neuro-oncology Supportive Care Course is a free training course aimed at NHS clinical professionals, in hospitals and within the community, interested in upskilling in the delivery of supportive care for people with brain tumours. The course aims to increase knowledge, awareness and confidence in the prevention and management of adverse effects from brain cancer […]

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AHP Spotlight Series: SLT pathway for brain cancer patients (Sussex)

The AHP Spotlight Series is an interactive series covering the different elements of services provided by AHPs for brain tumour patients through monthly 1-hour sessions. Each session will be hosted by expert speakers from different NHS brain tumour centres, showcasing examples of excellence in services with an opportunity for discussion. The series aims to provide […]

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The Management of Low-Grade Gliomas (In-Person) Conference

New treatment modalities are also on the horizon. In this meeting we will cover all these aspects of the management of Low-Grade Gliomas, as well as exploring the impact these tumours have on the daily lives of our patients with particular focus on the neuropsychological effects, and on seizure management. The conference is open to […]

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Managing Expectations and Optimising the Role of a Caregiver

The Neuro-oncology Supportive Care Course is a free training course aimed at NHS clinical professionals, in hospitals and within the community, interested in upskilling in the delivery of supportive care for people with brain tumours. The course aims to increase knowledge, awareness and confidence in the prevention and management of adverse effects from brain cancer […]

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Foundations of Supportive Care

THIS SESSION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH HERE.  The Neuro-oncology Supportive Care Course is a free training course aimed at NHS clinical professionals, in hospitals and within the community, interested in upskilling in the delivery of supportive care for people with brain tumours. The course aims to increase knowledge, awareness and confidence in the prevention […]

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Supportive Care: In-Person Training Day (Communication Skills)

The Practical Skills Training Day (Communication Skills), as part of the Academy’s Neuro-oncology Supportive Care Course, aims to improve communication skills with scenario-based sessions with ‘patient’ actors to enhance the delivery of supportive care. The day will be taught on-site by experts from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and led by Dr Caroline […]

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Tumour-Treating Fields (TTFields)

Join us at the second session in The Emerging Research Series, a new series which focuses on new and emerging research for brain tumour patients. Each session will feature short and sharp presentations from researchers and clinicians about the developments to date and the potential clinical applications. This will be followed by an opportunity for […]

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Have your say on the proposed Academy Supportive Care Course

We are seeking member input to shape a new Academy course on Supportive Care in Neuro Oncology, aiming to be launched in early 2023. Aim: This course aims to upskill NHS clinical professionals in hospitals and within the community in the delivery of best supportive care for patients with brain tumours. Course outline: We aim […]

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The Science and Potential Clinical Applications of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)

Join us at the first session in The Emerging Research Series*, a new series which focuses on new and emerging research for brain tumour patients. Each session will feature short and sharp presentations from researchers and clinicians about the developments to date and the potential clinical applications. This will be followed by an opportunity for […]

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The Fundamentals of Low-Grade Glioma Management

The 8th session in the Fundamentals Course on the Fundamentals of Low-Grade Tumour Management, hosted by King’s College Hospital, led by Neuro Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Charlotte Robinson. The session aims to give an overview of low-grade gliomas and their management, focusing on the service set up at King’s. This session will enable attendees to: […]

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