This one-day, in-person, immersive training was designed to help attendees streamline and strengthen their role within the breast cancer pathway.
This multidisciplinary forum offered a unique opportunity to explore the entire patient journey – from initial diagnosis to treatment and ongoing care – with a focus on improving efficiency, collaboration, and patient outcomes. Participants came together to discover innovative diagnostic tools, emerging treatment strategies, and practical methods to reduce delays and enhance coordination.
6 hours Continuing Professional Development: what attendees learned
This unique event provided opportunity to identify how attendees roles intersected with others across the pathway and gained actionable insights to deliver more timely, personalised and effective care. They returned equipped with real-world strategies to improve both service performance and quality of life for their patients.
Quality of life for patients was prioritised, and steps were taken towards more personalised care by engaging with practical guidance and new treatments through:
- Streamlining patient pathways to increase efficiency and timely treatment
- Exploring current and new diagnostic strategies to enable more personalised care
- Developing and strengthening MDTs by agreeing standards of care and improving efficiency
- Navigating and managing current treatments for breast cancer alongside adverse effects
- Evolving services through new and novel treatments
- Learning about new cutting-edge clinical trials revolutionising breast cancer detection and treatment
A chance to enhance your expertise, collaborate and improve your service
At this in-person event, attendees expanded their insight through:
- Networking with peers from around the country
- Interactive Q&A sessions to expand your learning and deepen your insights
- Expert presentations given by breast cancer specialists from across the UK
- Real-world cases studies to address complex challenges and overcome common barriers
- Staying ahead of clinical roll outs in early detection and hormone therapies
With thanks to our exhibitors
SBK would like to thank AstraZeneca and Daiichi-Sankyo for exhibiting at this meeting.
AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand
space for this meeting. AstraZeneca has had no influence over the meeting
agenda or arrangements.
Daiichi-Sankyo UK Ltd has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Daiichi-Sankyo UK Ltd has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Supported by:
SBK would like to thank Breast Cancer Now for their support.
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 |
Registration and networking
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| 9.30 |
Chair’s opening remarks and introductions
Kate Davis, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Caroline Eden, Lead Breast Care Nurse, North Bristol NHS Trust
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| Achieving timely, patient-centred care | |
| 9.40 |
Standardising patient pathways for efficient, quality-led care
Ruth Maconochie, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
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| 10.10 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 10.20 |
Charity Showcase: Breast Cancer Now
Jane Murphy, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Helpline and Ask Our Nurses, Breast Cancer Now
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| 10.30 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 10.40 |
Refreshments, networking break and opportunity meet the sponsors
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| Ensuring personalised care | |
| 11.00 |
Personalising diagnosis and care through the adoption and utilisation of technology
Dr Alexandra Valencia, Consultant Radiologist, Bristol Breast Care Centre
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| 11.30 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| Strengthening your MDT | |
| 11.40 |
Interactive discussion: Developing a high performing MDT for optimal productivity
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| 12.00 |
Feedback on discussion: Developing a high performing MDT for optimal productivity
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| 12.10 |
Refreshments, networking lunch and opportunity meet the sponsors
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| Novel pharmacological treatments | |
| 1.10 |
Toxicity management of ADCs and Immunotherapy
Dr Neha Chopra, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Service Line Lead for Oncology and Palliative Care, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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| 1.40 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 1.50 |
Key update: Current treatments to improve clinical practice and guidance
Rebecca Dent, Oncology Pharmacist, Velindre University NHS Trust
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| 2.20 |
Questions and answers with your speaker
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| 2.30 |
Refreshments, networking break and opportunity meet the sponsors
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| 2.50 |
Interactive discussion: Evaluating your role in the patient pathway
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| 3.10 |
Feedback from interactive discussion: Evaluating your role in the patient pathway
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| Novel hormone therapies | |
| 3.20 |
Update and guidance on new hormone therapy: Capivasertib with fulvestrant
Dr Stefania Redana, Medical Oncologist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
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| 3.50 |
Questions and answers with your speakers
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| 4.00 |
Closing remarks from chair and close of day
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With thanks to the speakers:
Kate Davis
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Ruth Maconochie
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Jane Murphy
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Helpline and Ask Our Nurses
Breast Cancer Now
Dr Alexandra Valencia
Consultant Radiologist
Bristol Breast Care Centre
Rebecca Dent
Oncology Pharmacist
Velindre University NHS Trust
Dr Stefania Redana
Medical Oncologist
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Caroline Eden
Lead Breast Care Nurse
North Bristol NHS Trust
Dr Neha Chopra
Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Service Line Lead for Oncology and Palliative Care
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Who came?
This online meeting was ideal for NHS professionals working within Breast Cancer MDTs. Participants on the day included but was not limited to:
- Breast Cancer Matrons and Sisters
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Consultant Nurse
- Medical Oncologists
- Acute Oncology Teams
- Radiologists
- Sonographers
- Breast Surgeons and Oncoplastic surgeons
Past attendee feedback
SBK Healthcare hosted numerous in-person and virtual forums tailored for oncology professionals, including the popular Breast Cancer and Treatment Follow-Up course. Check out what previous attendees had to say about our courses:
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
With thanks to our exhibitors
AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. AstraZeneca has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
Daiichi-Sankyo UK Ltd has provided sponsorship to SBK to cover the cost of stand space for this meeting. Daiichi-Sankyo UK Ltd has had no influence over the meeting agenda or arrangements.
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 forums offering dedicated presentation, 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:
Vanessa Pearce
Contact: 01732 897788
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