Our events calendar includes details of learning opportunities, webinars and training courses organised by ourselves, our partners, charities and other organisations working to improve cancer outcomes.
It also provides information and resources to support cancer awareness events throughout the year.
Simply scroll through the months or use the search bar below to find an event which interests you. If you would like to include a training event, please contact the cancer alliance via our administration email: rsch.sscaadmin@nhs.net
Nov 19
19 November 2024, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
There is availablity for two cohorts to take part in six training sessions each. Training sessions for those based in the south east NHS region only.
Nov 19
19 November 2024, 11:00 am to 11:30 am
MEET THE CANCER EDUCATION TEAM
The new cancer education team will be hosting 4 drop-in sessions. You are invited to join one of their sessions where you will get a chance to meet the team and find out more about what they have planned for the coming year.
Please join one of the sessions below. They look forward to meeting you!
Tuesday 19th November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Thursday November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
If you have any questions for the education team please email them at rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net
Nov 15
15 November 2024, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The fundamental idea of precision medicine is to offer each cancer patient a treatment approach that is tailored to the unique biology and genetics of their disease.
First we are introduced to the scientific concepts that underpin the concept of precision medicine looking at the features of cancer cells that we can target, the treatments available, and the tests and technologies needed to match targets with treatments. Includes the example of non-squamous, nonsmall cell lung cancer, where a precision approach is often already used.
Secondly we focus on the limitations and current realities of precision medicine exploring why it isn’t always possible, or might not give the best outcome, for every patient. We close by exploring progress made in offering a precision-approach with three of the most common cancers: breast, bowel, and prostate, and considering where we go from here.
Nov 14
14 November 2024, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
There is availablity for two cohorts to take part in six training sessions each. Training sessions for those based in the south east NHS region only.
Nov 14
14 November 2024, 11:00 am to 11:30 am
MEET THE CANCER EDUCATION TEAM!
The new cancer education team will be hosting 4 drop-in sessions. You are invited to join one of their sessions where you will get a chance to meet the team and find out more about what they have planned for the coming year.
Please join one of the sessions below. They look forward to meeting you!
Thursday 14th November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Tuesday 19th November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Thursday November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
If you have any questions for the education team please email them at rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net
Nov 12
12 November 2024, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The fundamental idea of precision medicine is to offer each cancer patient a treatment approach that is tailored to the unique biology and genetics of their disease.
First we are introduced to the scientific concepts that underpin the concept of precision medicine looking at the features of cancer cells that we can target, the treatments available, and the tests and technologies needed to match targets with treatments. Includes the example of non-squamous, nonsmall cell lung cancer, where a precision approach is often already used.
Secondly we focus on the limitations and current realities of precision medicine exploring why it isn’t always possible, or might not give the best outcome, for every patient. We close by exploring progress made in offering a precision-approach with three of the most common cancers: breast, bowel, and prostate, and considering where we go from here.
Nov 12
12 November 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
There is availablity for two cohorts to take part in six training sessions each. Training sessions for those based in the south east NHS region only.
Nov 12
12 November 2024, 11:00 am to 11:30 am
MEET THE CANCER EDUCATION TEAM!
The new cancer education team will be hosting 4 drop-in sessions. You are invited to join one of their sessions where you will get a chance to meet the team and find out more about what they have planned for the coming year.
Please join one of the sessions below. They look forward to meeting you!
Tuesday 12th November 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Thursday 14th November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Tuesday 19th November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
Thursday November - 11:00-11:30am - Microsoft Teams
If you have any questions for the education team please email them at rsch.sscacancereducationteam@nhs.net
Nov 06
6 November 2024, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance has teamed up with NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service to host two online sessions for primary care colleagues working across the South East. The webinars aim to increase understanding about genomic medicine and how it can benefit both healthcare professionals and their patients.
Oct 24
24 October 2024, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Throughout October, Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a series of free webinars exploring some of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer and how to manage these. The events are suitable for all healthcare professionals working closely with people with pancreatic cancer.
Oct 22
22 October 2024, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
During this morning session Dr Vickers explores the relationship between cancer and the immune system and how cancer cells evade and suppress white blood cells to stay alive. We explore how immune checkpoint inhibitors such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab hope to boost the cancer-fighting response from the person’s immune system and also cover the critical features of T lymphocytes and why they’re the focus of these treatments, as well as many other forms of immunotherapy such as treatment vaccines, oncolytic viruses, double-ended proteins called T cell engagers, TIL (tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy, and CAR T cells.
Oct 16
16 October 2024, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance has teamed up with NHS South East Genomic Medicine Service to host two online sessions for primary care colleagues working across the South East. The webinars aim to increase understanding about genomic medicine and how it can benefit both healthcare professionals and their patients.
Oct 16
16 October 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The share & learn is for all GP administration staff who are undertaking the cancer screening uptake improvement work, or are interested to understand more.
Oct 16
16 October 2024, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Throughout October, Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a series of free webinars exploring some of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer and how to manage these. The events are suitable for all healthcare professionals working closely with people with pancreatic cancer.
Oct 14
14 October 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
As part of National AHP Day the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is pleased to be hosting a webinar enhancing the four levels of practice for AHPs in cancer care.
This webinar is suitable for Current Allied Health Professionals working with patients affected by cancer or those keen to expand their knowledge of cancer. Aspiring Allied Health Professionals with an interest in specialising in cancer care.
Oct 13
13 October 2024
Shine Cancer Support is a charity providing support and information for adults with cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
Oct 12
12 October 2024
Shine Cancer Support is a charity providing support and information for adults with cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
Oct 08
8 October 2024, 9:00 am to 10:45 am
Throughout October, Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a series of free webinars exploring some of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer and how to manage these. The events are suitable for all healthcare professionals working closely with people with pancreatic cancer.
Oct 03
3 October 2024, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Introducing progress made in developing novel immunotherapies for solid tumours, emphasising the progress made in CAR T cell therapy, TCR-engineered T cell therapy, tumour infiltrating lymphocytes, T cell engagers, and vaccine-based treatments. In particular, Dr Vickers will describe cancers where novel immunotherapies are being most intensively explored, such as in the treatment of:
• cancers already known to be sensitive to immunotherapy, such as melanoma skin cancer
• cancers where new treatments are desperately needed, such as pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma
• cancers where a particularly promising target has been identified, such as Claudin 18.2 in stomach cancer and other GI cancers
Oct 02
2 October 2024, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Throughout October, Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a series of free webinars exploring some of the common symptoms of pancreatic cancer and how to manage these. The events are suitable for all healthcare professionals working closely with people with pancreatic cancer.
Oct 01
1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024
Find resources to raise awareness of breast cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, plus support for patients and education resources for healthcare professionals
Oct 01
1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024
Stoptober is a national smoking cessation campaign led by Public Health England that encourages smokers to start by abstaining from smoking for 28 days during the month of October.
Sept 27
27 September 2024
This year's UK Acute Oncology Society Conference takes place at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre. This year's theme is `Transforming acute oncology - everyone's business'.
Sept 24
24 September 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
This event is for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this area. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and network with peers.
Sept 18
18 September 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
This online event is for members of PCN administration teams and anyone working within breast cancer screening settings. It will support increased uptake, address health inequalities and support improved access experience and outcomes.
Sept 17
17 September 2024, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
An interactive Session Introducing New Acute Oncology Updates.
Sept 17
17 September 2024, 9:00 am to 10:15 am
As the intermittent shortages of PERT continues across the UK, it’s important that all health professionals have accurate, expert guidance to support patients during this challenging time.
Join Pancreatic Cancer UK on 17th September for our free morning webinar exploring the PERT shortage guidance for health professionals.
Sept 17
17 September 2024, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
This in-person, one-day event is a chance to share ideas, network and hear about work focused on improving cancer pathways across Frimley, Surrey and Sussex.
Sept 11
11 September 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This webinar by Professors Diana Harcourt and Alex Clarke will discuss the psychosocial aspects of breast reconstruction, focusing on supporting women during decision-making and the early post-operative period. They will introduce PEGASUS, an intervention to aid shared decision-making by aligning patient expectations with surgical outcomes.
Sept 10
10 September 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
An opportunity to discuss topical issues in Advanced Practice in Oncology
Sept 04
4 September 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
In this webinar, members from Rad Chat, the first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast, will discuss what radiotherapy is and delve into how breast radiotherapy works including the common process of treatment.
Sept 01
1 September 2024 to 6 September 2024
The VOICE study week at Barts Cancer Institute is a tailor-made course for patient advocates who are already actively involved in cancer research. It is organised by the Independent Cancer Patients' Voice - a patient advocate group.
Sept 01
1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms for the public, community settings and healthcare professionals here.
Sept 01
1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources for the public, patients and healthcare professionals here.
Sept 01
1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024
September is Urology Cancer Awareness Month. Find information packs for the public and community settings to raise awareness about urological cancer signs and symptoms, plus guides and training for healthcare professionals.
Aug 28
28 August 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This session will provide essential updates to support earlier cancer diagnosis in primary care and effective patient management.Lung cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the UK, with early detection significantly improving patient outcomes.
Primary care plays a crucial role in recognising early symptoms, and staying up to date with the latest referral guidelines and the targeted lung health check programme.This webinar will equip you with the latest knowledge and guidance to enhance your clinical practice and patient care.
Aug 27
27 August 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Aug 22
22 August 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Aug 13
13 August 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Aug 06
6 August 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jul 22
22 July 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jul 16
16 July 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jul 08
8 July 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jul 03
3 July 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm
An online webinar hosted by Pancreatic Cancer UK
Jul 02
2 July 2024, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jul 01
1 July 2024 to 31 July 2024
Find resources to support heathcare professionals increase confidence in the signs and symptoms of sarcoma. Plus advice and information for newly-diagnosed patients.
Jun 27
27 June 2024, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
This new Palliative and End-of-Life course, from NB Medical Education, aims to update and upskill healthcare professionalsto navigate the complexities of palliative and end-of-life care. (3 hours of CPD credits)
Jun 27
27 June 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This 2.5-hour online, interactive session is free to health, social care and voluntary sector staff and students across the South East.
Find more dates in July and August.
Jun 26
26 June 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
This online event will provide resources, training and information on cervical cancer and will support the uptake of cervical screening
Jun 25
25 June 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
A free online education session hosted by Pancreatic Cancer UK.
In light of the current intermittent PERT shortages across the UK, the event will also share guidance on what to do if a patient is running low or cannot get PERT.
Jun 13
13 June 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
Jun 13
13 June 2024 to 14 June 2024
The UK Oncology Forum is a national, pan-tumour, clinically focused meeting bringing together cancer healthcare professionals and health industry experts to share information and updates about products, research or services.
May 22
22 May 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The theme of this online event is `Cervical screening uptake challenges’.
May 21
21 May 2024 to 22 May 2024
Free CPD-certified learning that brings the entire oncology community together.
May 17
17 May 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
May 08
8 May 2024
The Christie School of Oncology Study Day will provide a basic understanding of caring for haematology patients and expand knowledge on the diseases and the complications that can occur.
May 01
1 May 2024 to 31 May 2024
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Find awareness resources here for patients and healthcare professionals.
Apr 25
25 April 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
Apr 01
1 April 2024 to 30 April 2024
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of this disease. Find resources for healthcare professionals and patients here, plus information leaflets to support patients who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Mar 21
21 March 2024, 9:00 am to 11:20 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a free, two-part virtual educational event in March on managing difficult conversations.
Mar 14
14 March 2024, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
A series of four events by The Christie School of Oncology which explore the impact of inequality and social exclusion on cancer screening, diagnosis, care, treatment, and outcomes.
Mar 14
14 March 2024, 9:00 am to 11:45 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is holding a free, two-part virtual educational event in March on managing difficult conversations.
Mar 13
13 March 2024
It is National No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 13 March. The NHS Our Better Health Quit Smoking resources promote the benefits of quitting smoking and signpost to a range of support.
Mar 07
7 March 2024, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This webinar, from Greater Manchester Cancer Academy, will explore the roles of the MDT, such as nurses and allied health professionals, in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for older adults with cancer.
Mar 05
5 March 2024, 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK is running a series of three, free virtual events exploring early diagnosis, genomic medicine and non-surgical treatment options: 13 and 20 February and 5 March.
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms plus information to support patients here.
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Find information and resources for health professionals and the public to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of this disease
Mar 01
1 March 2024 to 31 March 2024
Find information for health professionals here: Prostate Cancer UK/ health professionals
Feb 28
28 February 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- SSCA events
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Early diagnosis
- Primary care
- Primary care community of practice
The PCN Community of Practice lunch and learn is for all GP administration staff who are undertaking the cancer screening uptake improvement work.
Feb 21
21 February 2024, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
A share and learn event to answer questions and provide practical advice and top tips to improve confidence in using the SSCA Cancer Digital Dashboard.
Feb 13
13 February 2024, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Pancreatic Cancer UK is running a series of three, free virtual events exploring early diagnosis, genomic medicine and non-surgical treatment options: 13 and 20 February and 5 March.
Feb 07
7 February 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- SSCA events
- Breast cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Early diagnosis
- Primary care
- Primary care community of practice
The PCN Community of Practice lunch and learns are for all GP administration staff who are undertaking the cancer screening uptake improvement work.
Feb 07
7 February 2024, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
An online conference to celebrate the last five years of the Cancer Experience of Care Improvement Collaboratives, sharing the learning with others in the cancer community
Feb 05
5 February 2024 to 9 February 2024
Kidney Cancer Awareness Week is led by Kidney Cancer UK and raises awareness of the common symptoms of the disease.
Feb 05
5 February 2024 to 9 February 2024
The Marie Curie Annual Research Conference 2024 is a free online event. This year's theme is: ‘Improving End of Life for All’.
Feb 04
4 February 2024
This year's theme is `Close the Care Gap'.
Feb 01
1 February 2024 to 29 February 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.
Feb 01
1 February 2024 to 29 February 2024
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year (Macmillan Cancer Support).
Find resources to raise awareness about signs and symptoms here.
Jan 31
31 January 2024
The interdisciplinary programme, from Cancer Research UK, seeks to engage attendees in developing new ideas and collaborations to address the problem of resistance to cancer therapies.
Jan 30
30 January 2024, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join NHS South East Genomics for this webinar to hear all the latest information about the ctDNA pilot.
Jan 29
29 January 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn why you should screen for Lynch Syndrome
Jan 25
25 January 2024, 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Learn valuable communication skills that can be applied to any setting. Notice distress, listen carefully respond helpfully.
Jan 24
24 January 2024, 9:00 am to 11:45 am
Pancreatic Cancer UK has teamed up with Vicki Alabraba, diabetes specialist nurse and education and research associate, and Laura McGeeney, pancreatic specialist dietitian, to deliver this free, virtual educational session on diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Jan 22
22 January 2024 to 28 January 2024
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is led by the charity Jo's Trust and raises awareness of cervical screening and the HPV vaccination.
Jan 17
17 January 2024, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This event will build confidence and learning to enable primary care staff to have those initial conversations with patients to encourage them to have cervical screening
Jan 05
5 January 2024 to 31 January 2024
A range of webinars suitable for all, from those new to cancer and those with more experience.
