Introduction to Immunotherapy and Toxicity Management Study Day

This study day offers healthcare professionals a foundational understanding of cancer immunotherapy.

About this Event

This study day offers healthcare professionals a foundational understanding of cancer immunotherapy, with a particular focus on checkpoint inhibitors. It explores treatment mechanisms, the reasons behind immune-related toxicities, and practical approaches to their recognition and management. 

 

Why Attend? 

Participants will gain: 

• A solid grounding in immunotherapy principles. 

• Practical skills to identify and manage immune-mediated toxicities. 

• Tools to enhance patient care pathways and outcomes. 

 

Who Should Attend? 

Healthcare professionals across various settings who care for patients receiving immunotherapy and may be involved in managing associated toxicities. 

 

Delivery Format 

Available as a face-to-face or virtual workshop, featuring: 

• Expert-led presentations 

• Interactive case studies 

• Group discussions and problem-solving scenarios 

 

Key Topics 

• Introduction to immunotherapy and treatment types 

• Mechanisms and causes of toxicities 

• Patient experiences with immunotherapy and toxicity 

• Recognition and management of toxicities: multidisciplinary approach 

• Endocrine 

• Colitis 

• Dermatological 

• Cardiac 

• Respiratory 

• Neurological 

• Complex toxicity management and escalation 

• Use of additional immunosuppression 

• Role of Acute Medical Physicians in district general hospitals 

• Role of Allied Health professionals in toxicity management 

All in-person tickets will recieve breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees throughout the day.

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DRAFT Agenda

DRAFT AGENDA

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome and Course Overview

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Introduction to Cancer Immunotherapy

Info: - Overview of treatments, mechanisms, checkpoint inhibitors

- Why and how toxicities occur

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:45 AM
Recognising & Managing Immune-Related Toxicities

Info: - General principles, red flags, 1%, escalation pathways

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Tea/Coffee Break

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Patient Perspective

Info: - Patient Experience of immunotherapy and toxicity

- Q&A with patient

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Role of AHPs in managing IO toxicity

Info: Gut microbiome, prehabilitation & optimising care.

🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:35 PM
System-Based Toxicities (Part 1)

Info: - Endocrine

- Dermatological

- Neurological

🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:45 PM
Panel Discussion

Info: A discussion with oncologists and Endocrine specialists

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Managing the Complexities of Toxicity Treatments/Immunotherapy 

Info: - Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, MDT decision-making 

- Managing infection risk/ Supporting shared care with DGHs 

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Role of the Acute Medic in managing IO toxicity within a DGH

Info: with Dr Lydia Guhaniyogi - Acute Medicine and Acute Oncology Consultant, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Sally Jones – Acute Oncology CNS, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
System-Based Toxicities (Part 2)

Info: - Respiratory

- Cardiac

- Colitis

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Tea/Coffee Break

🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Case-Based Breakout Sessions

Info: Small groups: case studies, problem-solving, escalation scenarios.

Facilitated by Clinical Nurse Specialists and consultant pairings

🕑: 04:45 PM - 04:50 PM
Q&A and Open Discussion

Info: Future directions, service improvement, MSc module opportunities.

🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Close & Evaluation

Info: Upon completion of the study day, you will receive certificates of attendance and CPD points.

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Coffee

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