2023 Head & Neck Cancer Conference Guide Book

Oncology
Professional
Care
21 - 22 May 2024
ExCeL London
World-class CPD
accredited learning
Leading product, service
and solution providers
1,500+ like-minded peers
across every stage of the
cancer care pathway
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Oncology Professional Care returns
to ExCeL London on 21-22 May 2024
Delivering free CPD-certified learning for
the entire oncology community, Oncology
Professional Care is the must-attend, multidisciplinary
event with carefully curated content
focusing on the whole patient pathway.
With a two-day conference programme and
50+ leading suppliers on the exhibition floor,
delegates will hear real-world expertise and
will connect with those shaping the future of
oncology care.
The 2023 edition brought together a record
number of 1,300+ healthcare professionals
to discover cutting-edge developments in
cancer treatment from world-class speakers
and hear directly from patients on their
cancer journeys. A wide range of professionals,
including oncologists, consultants, radiologists,
pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists and AHPs,
attended the conference and exhibition along
with clinical leads from across the UK.
Representatives from Macmillan Cancer
Support, Cancer Research UK, UKONS, BASO ~
The Association for Cancer Surgery, and BOPA
were also in attendance following their support
in the development of the programme and
speaker faculty.
Lucy Clarke, Event Manager, said: “We are
absolutely delighted with this year’s Oncology
Professional Care. We achieved 24% more
attendees than last year, and the feedback
we are getting from exhibitors, sponsors
and delegates has been incredible. It really is
the place to meet for the entire spectrum of
oncology professionals involved in each stage of
the patient care pathway.”
Jo McNamara, Registered Therapeutic
Radiographer and Senior Lecturer at Sheffield
Hallam University, said: “Oncology Professional
Care provides an amazing opportunity to
connect with professionals and patients from
across oncology. I love that the patient voice is
at the heart of this event, whilst also having the
latest scientific developments in oncology.”
Dr Anthony Cunliffe, National Lead GP Adviser
of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “I had such
a great experience chairing and attending
sessions, it was even better than last year. What
an amazing opportunity to hear from such a
high calibre of speakers from across oncology
professions and get some great insight from
the exhibitors regarding advances in oncology
care. Already looking forward to Oncology
Professional Care 2024.”
Highlights on day one included an opening
keynote from Holly Roberts, Founder of Larsen’s
Pride, and Patient Advocates Victoria Gaston
and Ellie Waters as they shared their personal
experiences of cancer care. A panel discussion
including NHS England’s Anna Rarity (Cancer
Experience of Care Programme Manager, NHS
Cancer Programme), Emily Corser (Project
Manager (Living With and Beyond Cancer), and
Amelia Randle (Clinical Chair SWAG Cancer
Alliance) focused on mental health and addressing
health inequalities. Author and Cancer Educator,
Elaine Vickers, explored the prospects for CAR
T cell therapy in solid tumours in the Advanced
Cancer Treatments Theatre, whilst Emma Hallam,
Macmillan Consultant Radiographer in Post
Treatment & Late Effects at Nottingham University
Hospitals NHS Trust, discussed the late effects of
non-surgical cancer treatment in the Living With
and Beyond Cancer Theatre.
Highlights from day two included Mary Oladele,
CEO and Founder of Cancer Education UK,
speaking on tackling health inequalities. Chris
Curtis, CEO of The Swallows Head and Neck
Charity, and Abdul Ahmed, Consultant OMFS/
Head & Neck/Reconstructive/Robotic Surgeon of
Queen Mary University of London, also discussed
oral screening in the fight against head and
neck cancer.
The next edition of Oncology Professional
Care is taking place on 21-22 May 2024 at
ExCeL London. To join us next year, please
register your interest by visiting the website:
oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/registerinterest-2024
For delegate enquiries, please contact the team on opc@closerstillmedia.com
For sponsorship, exhibition or speaking enquiries, please contact Lucy,
Event Manager, on l.clarke@closerstillmedia.com
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