Next course - 18th and 19th January 2013
Further information about venue and accommodation available when confirmed
The Edge, University Of Sheffield
This very positively evaluated annual course is ideal for all Clinical and Medical Oncology Consultants, Speciality Doctors, SpR/StRs, Research Nurses and Research Pharmacists
The course is intended to cover: -
Drug Development and Clinical Trials
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
Mechanisms of Action and Safe Administration of Chemotherapy - Antimetabolites, Antibiotics, Vinca Alkaloids
Mechanisms of Action and Safe Administration of Chemotherapy - Alkylating Agents, Platinum Analogues, PARP Inhibitors
Antibody-based Treatment for Solid Tumours
Small Molecules for Solid Tumours - Imatinib in GIST, Gefitinib, Erlotinib, Lapatinib etc
Systemic Treatment Developments in Lymphoma and Haematology - Rituximab and other Antibodies
Late Toxicity of Chemotherapy
Endocrine Treatments for Breast Cancer
Endocrine Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Bone Targeted Treatments
Chemo-Radiotherapy
Palliative Care - Analgesia and Minimising Side Effects of Analgesia
Organisation of Chemotherapy Services and NCAG
Managing Acute Toxicities of Chemotherapy – Growth Factors, Nausea and Vomiting, Infection, Thrombosis
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
Systemic Treatment Developments in Myeloma - Bortezomib, Imides etc
Comments from last year’s course
“Excellent presentation by all”
“Interesting current information. Very good course material provided. Good and excellent speakers with very good expertise. I would certainly recommend this”.
“Wonderful organisation. Impressive course material. Administration exceptional. Everyday I needed to plan getting to Sheffield, parking etc provided without prompting. I am very grateful for them”.
“Resource folder great”
“Excellent. The content of all the lectures was very good and relevant. I particularly enjoyed the haematology lectures".
“Very informative, really enjoyed it. Thank you”.
“Fantastic organisation. Lectures brilliant”.
