Breast Cancer Now healthcare professional webinars
Facilitated by our clinical nurse specialists, our healthcare professional webinars are designed to support your practice and development.
Sessions are free to join and run for an hour. They include expert speakers covering a range of topics on breast cancer, treatments, side effect management and new developments.
Participation certificates for your NMC revalidation are available following each webinar.
Please note our webinars are only open to healthcare professionals in UK practice. This is because the information we share, produce and collaborate on is all based on UK clinical practice and guidelines.
Upcoming Breast Cancer Now webinars
Breast Reconstruction Series
A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach to breast reconstruction by St Helen’s and Knowsley NHS Trust
23 April 2024, 7pm I Online webinar
This webinar will focus on the support and care provided to a breast reconstruction patient by the MDT. Members of the MDT will share their expertise covering topics such as the pros and cons of implant-based reconstruction, indications, and various options for autologous reconstructions, managing the challenges of waiting times for patients and role of physiotherapy in recovery from breast reconstruction.
Clinical considerations when deciding on reconstruction options
7 May 2024, 7pm I Online webinar
This webinar is presented by Pamela Golton, who is a reconstruction nurse specialist at Queen Victoria NHS Trust, and will be talking about the factors that should be considered when discussing reconstruction options with patients. She will discuss body shape, BMI, past medical history, radiotherapy and general fitness. She will also talk about the nurse’s role in managing expectations and recovery.
Reducing the length of stay for autologous reconstructions
8 May 2024, 7pm I Online webinar
This webinar is presented by plastic surgeon Adam Blackburn from Queen Victoria Hospitals NHS Trust on the subject of autologous reconstructions and how to successfully implement an ERAS protocol to reduce the length of hospital stay for DIEP reconstructions. He will discuss preparing a patient for surgery, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and reducing complications during the post operative period.
Watch previous webinars
You need to be a member of our healthcare professionals hub to watch the recordings of our previous webinars. Any HCP can sign up to be a member, just fill in our form online.
Recordings of past webinars and the resources will uploaded to the healthcare professionals hub members area around a week after the live webinar is held. You can also download a certificate of attendance and a resource sheet for each webinar in our healthcare professionals hub too.
Please email hcpengagement@breastcancernow.org if you have any questions or queries.
External training and events
ABS Conference
3 to 14 May 2024 | Bournemouth International Centre
The Association of Breast Surgery looks forward to welcoming its members and delegates to Bournemouth in May.
The programme for the two-day conference will provide research updates, cover topics on breast surgery and include nursing sessions with submitted papers.
Breast Cancer Now will have a stand where you can find out more about the charity and how we can support you. Come and find us!
Oncology Professional Care
21 to 22 May 2024 | ExCeL London
Oncology Professional Care aims to foster collaboration and encourages delegates to gain a holistic view of the patient's cancer journey. The conference will deliver free CPD certified education for healthcare and clinical professionals with a programme focus on cutting edge developments in cancer treatments and shaping the future of patient experience.
Our CNS Cassie will be holding a session on the challenges of personalised care in breast cancer. Cassie will look at the follow up pathway, highlight the NICE guidelines, personalised care recommendations and the challenges of delivering this.
Breast Cancer Now will also have a stand where you can find out more about the charity and how we can support you.
Register for your free event pass
Parenting with Cancer Conference
25 May 2024 | No.11 Cavendish Square, W1G 0AN
Organised by the Fruit Fly Collective, this is the first ever 'Parenting with Cancer' conference and is an opportunity to learn about the specific needs that surround a parent living with cancer. Expect expert talks, parent voices, and a community rich environment. The agenda includes talking to children about cancer, and how to support children emotionally and practically.