Optimising the Management of Breast Cancer Treatment Related Toxicities

Optimising the Management of Breast Cancer Treatment Related Toxicities
Online 5 CPD hours Early bird: £249+VAT
Online Course, 5 CPD hours
Tue 31 Mar 2026 09:00-15:40

Take one day to focus on how to deliver the best care for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment 

Join Dr Neha Chopra, Consultant Medical Oncologist, for this online, interactive workshop designed to boost your confidence and deepen your understanding of the complexities involved in managing toxicities from breast cancer treatment pathways. Join your NHS peers working on the breast cancer pathway from across the country for case-based learning and engaging discussions. You will leave this workshop with the practical knowledge and skills to enhance your clinical practice, effectively manage treatment-related side effects and provide the highest level of support your patients throughout their breast cancer journey.

Early bird - £249+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place when booked before 12th December (applies to new, full price bookings only) 

Improve your practice

Enhance your knowledge with expert led, structured NHS learning

Equip your team with actionable insights and the skills to provide elevated care to those suffering with toxicities:

  • Deepen your understanding of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, ADCs and targeted therapy, including mechanisms of action, patient selection and toxicity profiles.
  • Gain practical skills to identify, monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities effectively
  • Apply knowledge to real-life clinical scenarios through case studies and breakout discussions
  • Connect with peers, share experiences and exchange practical insights to strengthen your multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care
  • Explore techniques to educate, empower and support patients and families, improving communication and early symptom reporting

Convenient remote learning

5 CPD Hours

Designed as an interactive and practical learning experience, this dedicated training will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to drive meaningful change:

  • Join online to meet like minded professionals from across the country
  • Take part in hands-on exercises, guided discussions, and collaborative idea-sharing
  • Ask critical questions and gain guidance from your course leader
  • Deepen your understanding of treatment toxicities and best-practice interventions

This course is available for in-house training

Available as bespoke training to teams of 25 or more people. Please do contact us if you would like this course delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.

Learning & development

Oncology National Networking Forums are pleased to be featured as part of the ACCEND Framework

The ePortfolio platform is available via the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy and supports professional development in cancer care.

This forum and all of our events are mapped to the ACCEND Framework and can be recorded in the ACCEND ePortfolio to help you evidence your learning, reflections and competencies.

To find out more, click on the ACCEND Framework tab.

9:00
Join, tech support and opportunity to network in breakout rooms
9:30
Course leader’s opening remarks
Dr Neha Chopra, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Chemotherapy
9:40
Enhancing confidence in chemotherapy treatment and managing toxicities
  • Understanding mechanism of action and treatment intent in breast cancer
  • Reviewing the clinical setting and patient selection for chemotherapy
  • Exploring toxicities associated with chemotherapy and when to evaluate treatment
  • How to implement support and approaches to manage toxicities
  • Case study: applying clinical insights in practice
10:20
Questions and answers with your course leader
Immunotherapy
10:30
Understanding immunotherapy in breast cancer: eligibility, toxicities and response
  • Evaluating patient eligibility and clinical indications for immunotherapy, such as breast cancer type and biomarkers
  • Analysing the set of immune-related toxicities and how they differ to other treatments
  • Proactively intervening and managing toxicities effectively: optimising patient outcomes
  • Case study: learning when to investigate, what the processes should be and other approaches
11:10
Questions and answers with your course leader
11:20
Screen break
11:30
Interactive discussion: Elevating care with effective management strategies
  • How do you assess and monitor for treatment- related toxicities?
  • What challenges do you face when identifying early signs of toxicity or deciding when to escalate?
  • How do you educate patients and families about toxicity and reporting symptoms?
  • What tools do you use to manage toxicities?
11:50
Feedback from interactive discussion: Elevating care with effective management strategies
Antibody- Drug Conjugates
12:00
Optimising care when being treated with Antibody–Drug Conjugates (ADCs)
  • Highlighting what breast cancer is best treated with ADCs
  • Recognising ADCs toxicities: hematologic and non- haematologic
  • Supporting patients through psychological and physical hardships during treatment
  • Case study: monitoring, intervention strategies and creating a contingency plan
12:40
Questions and answers with your course leader
12:50
Lunch break
Targeted therapy
1:20
Building practical strategies for patients undergoing targeted therapy
  • Consolidating knowledge on which breast cancer targeted therapy is best for
  • Developing insight into targeted therapy toxicities, such as dermatologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular
  • Case study: dose adjustments and alternatives
2:00
Questions and answers with your course leader
2:10
Interactive discussion: Improving support and patient education
  • Which approaches are most helpful in guiding patients during treatment?
  • What methods do you find most effective in empowering your patients to report early signs of toxicities?
  • How do you educate families and patients on what symptoms to look out for?
2:30
Feedback from interactive discussion: Improving support and patient education
2:40
Screen break
Applying actionable insights for proficient patient care
2:50
Case-based learning workshops. Work through a clinical case related to one of the treatment pathways discussed earlier:
  • Explore key medical questions to ask during patient care
  • Identify important signs and symptoms to monitor during treatment
  • Collaborate within your group to develop management strategies
3:20
Case-based learning workshops: feedback and key takeaways
  • Share management strategies: compare approaches and clarify learning points
  • Best practice and lessons learned across all cases
  • Clarification of any outstanding clinical or management questions
3:40
Close of day

Receive expert guidance from your workshop leader

A unique forum packed with examples of best practice, novel ideas and expert advice from:

Dr Neha Chopra

Consultant Medical Oncologist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Pricing structure

  • Early bird - £249+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place when booked before 12th December (applies to new, full price bookings only) 
  • £399+VAT for one NHS or Public Sector place after 12th December
  • Commercial companies are invited to sponsor this day. Please email Sarah Kemm for further details.

Stretch your NHS training budget further

At SBK Healthcare, we understand how important it is to invest in staff development across a range of specialties. To help you maximise your budget, we offer NHS group discounts that can be applied across one or multiple events.

If you’re interested in making a group booking - whether for a single course or several different events - please email Nichola Cadwallader or call Nichola on 01732 897788 to discuss the best options for your team.

This course is available for in-house training 

Available as a bespoke course to teams of 25 or more people. Please do contact us if you would like this training delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service.  Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.

Associations and networks

If you belong to an alliance, association or network please email Nichola Cadwallader to see how we can work together on a mutually beneficial basis. 

You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding.

If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details:

  • Booking contact: name, job title, department, email and telephone number
  • Event(s) to reserve for: title and date
  • Delegate details (for each delegate): name, job title, department, email and telephone number
  • Organisation details: name and address

Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team.

Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.

If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.

Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.

On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.

Click here to view the specially created 5-minute video that will walk you through how to get the most out of attending your SBK Healthcare interactive online forum.

Certification of attendance

A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.

Registration fees

You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.

Modify registration

To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email the bookings team.

Cancellations and substitutions

A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.

Event changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavor to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavor to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.

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Expected attendees

This online training course is ideal for all healthcare professionals working on the breast cancer pathway to build on your knowledge and skills in identifying and addressing toxicities associated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, ADCs, and targeted therapies.

We are expecting attendance from, but not limited to:

  • Breast Cancer Nurse Specialists and Nurses
  • Medical Oncologists 
  • Radiologists
  • Radiographers and Sonographers
  • Registrars
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Pharmacists

In-house training: Available as bespoke training to teams of 25 or more people. Please do contact us if you would like this course delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.

Past attendee feedback

This day follows our past ‘excellent’ Breast Cancer events! Don’t miss out, just hear about how much the past attendees enjoyed our training:

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‘Very interesting and informative‘
- Wye Valley NHS Trust, Innovations in the Breast Cancer Pathway, 2025
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‘Very good day. Lots of chance to network and speakers great – thankyou‘
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Innovations in the Breast Cancer Pathway, 2025
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‘Very good. Interactive session useful‘
- Breast Cancer Now, Innovations in the Breast Cancer Pathway, 2025
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‘I was really interested in the subjects and has given me more insight to up to date treatments and what may be coming up’
- The Christie Private Care, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023
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‘Well done for allowing us to consolidate our knowledge and inspire us to develop and think of bringing new ways of working into our current practice’
- Portsmouth University NHS Trust, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023
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‘An opportunity to share good practice’
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023
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‘Very good enjoyed the morning’
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023
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‘Met my needs entirely as a Breast Oncology nurse’
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023
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‘Great update on new cancer drugs and their side effects. Good to discuss with colleagues’
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Breast Cancer Treatment and Follow-up, 2023

About the ACCEND Framework

The ACCEND Framework is designed to enhance cancer care by providing a structured approach to education and professional development for healthcare professionals.

  • It defines the essential Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and offers a tailored educational structure to support progression at every stage of a cancer care career.
  • Launched in January 2023, the framework aims to transform career pathways and improve training and development opportunities across the cancer workforce.
  • It provides access to the education and training needed to meet role-specific competencies and includes dedicated resources for nurses, allied health professionals and those in cancer-related support roles.
  • The ACCEND Framework delivers a nationally agreed career and education structure underpinned by clearly defined capabilities in practice.

Map Your Learning to the ACCEND Framework

All Oncology National Networking Forum courses listed on the Greater Manchester Cancer Academy’s ACCEND ePortfolio are fully aligned with the ACCEND Framework.

You can easily log your attendance and map your learning to the Cancer Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) through the ACCEND ePortfolio.

To do this:

  • Register and log in to the ePortfolio
  • Click ‘Add Entry’
  • Select 'Choose an item from the library'
  • Change the provider to Oncology National Networking Forums
  • Choose the relevant event you have attended (or plan to attend)

This tool offers a central space to track your professional development, reflections and achievements - supporting your ongoing career in cancer care.

Click here to access the ePortfolio


Why sponsor an Oncology National Networking Forum

Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing oncology delivery forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time, each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.

Interested in having your own event, managed by us?

SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.

Reach out today

If you would like more information on our sponsorship options an in-house forum or if you wish to discuss your needs and what solutions may be appropriate for your business, please contact:
Sarah Kemm
Contact: 01732 897788
Email: sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk