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Living and dying well with prostate cancerĀ 

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Minutes: 35

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Topic:

Impact on family and loved ones, Palliative care, Patient Support, Treatment
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Area of Practice:

Secondary Care
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Recommended for:

Allied Health Professional, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Secondary Care Doctor, Secondary Care Nurse

In this session, Philippa Aslet, Director of Nursing at St Michaels Hospice North Hampshire, and Ann Graham, a volunteer at Prostate Cancer UK, engage in a crucial discussion about living and dying well with prostate cancer. This session delves into sensitive topics to help healthcare professionals and caregivers navigate the complexities of prostate cancer care and support.

Ann and Philippa explore the narrative and expectations often set for prostate cancer patients, encouraging reflection on how these perceptions influence patient experiences. They provide actionable steps for enhancing both daily living and end-of-life care practices, emphasising the importance of holistic support through multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions, shared decision-making with patients, and managing expectations to avoid false hopes.

Participants will gain insights into managing expectations for patients and their families, learning practical strategies to provide compassionate and effective care throughout the cancer journey. This session equips healthcare professionals and caregivers with valuable knowledge and tools to improve the quality of life and support offered to those affected by prostate cancer.

This discussion is essential for anyone involved in prostate cancer care, seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in providing empathetic and comprehensive care for patients and their families.

Learning Objectives

By watching this session, you’ll:

  • Reflect on the narrative and the expectations set for prostate cancer patients.
  • Understand actionable steps you can take for better living and end-of-life care.
  • Gain insights on managing expectations and support for patients and their family.

Please be aware this session was recorded on 03/2024 for Specialists Conference 2023. We review our webinar content every 2 years.

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Webinar Presenters

Philippa Aslet

Director of Nursing, St Michaels Hospice North Hampshire

Philippa began her nursing career in 1986, initially in Nephrology before specializing in Urology at Cambridge and later North Hampshire. She served on the council of the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) and held the presidency from 2012 to 2014, focusing increasingly on prostate cancer. Following a role as associate director of nursing and lead cancer nurse, Philippa transitioned to become Director of Nursing at an independent hospice after a brief period with the Wessex Cancer Alliance, where she plans to retire later this year.

Ann Graham

Lived Experience Volunteer for Prostate Cancer UK

Ann, a retired nurse with a career spanning 42 years across various hospitals, now volunteers at Prostate Cancer UK to raise awareness about living and dying well. She married her husband, Albert, in 1997, and supported him through his diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer in 2012 until his passing in 2014.

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