On 4th November, Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance held a webinar on the Essential insights into Pancreatic Cancer for Primary Care Clinicians
Presented by: Mr Peter Szatmary, General Consultant and Pancreatic Surgeon at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital
The webinar explores:
- Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
- Role of Primary Care Referrals and local guidance
- Common symptoms and red flags to look out for
- Case Studies and patient story
Dr Colin Thorbinson, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Alder Hey Children's Hospital provided an overview of paediatric oncology in Cheshire and Merseyside, some guidance on referrals and the role of Primary Care. Dr Octavia Stevens gave a demonstration of the upcoming consultation templates with cancer guidance.
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance invited clinicians working in general practice to join a webinar, designed to equip primary care clinicians with the knowledge and tools to assess cancer risk through family history and genetics.
Dr Judith Hayward covered the key topics including:
Case studies based Overview: Understanding how family history impacts cancer risk assessment.
Management within Primary Care: How to manage cancer risk in a primary care setting, with a focus on prevention and early detection.
Predictive Testing: Gene changes and how they impact cancer risk.
Lynch Syndrome: A deep dive into this genetic condition, which significantly increases the risk of womb and bowel cancers, and the role of preventive measures like aspirin.
In May 2025, Dr Debbie Harvey, GP and Primary Care Clinical Lead at the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance hosted a webinar outlining the requirements of the updated Early Cancer Diagnosis element of the 2025/26 PCN DES including relevant initiatives and highlighting support available to help Primary Care colleagues with delivery.
For those of you who couldn’t make it, follow the links below to explore the relevant resources and watch the recording.
Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance invited clinicians working in general practice to join a webinar on Thursday 6th February 2025.
Laura Elder, a Lead Nurse at Teenage Cancer Trust shared her expert knowledge regarding symptoms and diagnosis of cancer in teens and young adults.
In November 2024, Local haematology consultants Dr Jeffrey Smith and Dr Arvind Arumainathan provided their expert opinions and advice regarding common clinical conundrums where cancer is suspected.
The webinar content focuses on ‘real’ cases to highlight key learning points for primary care clinicians.
In May 2024, Dr Martin Ledson, respiratory consultant, clinical lead for respiratory medicine, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital covered key areas including risk factors, early detection, and treatment.
For those of you who couldn’t make it, follow the links below to explore the relevant resources and watch the recording.
The Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance Primary Care programme recently commissioned Red Whale to deliver three GP cancer update courses. In total over 400 Cheshire and Merseyside primary care colleagues attended the three events; 75% of attendees were GPs with the rest of the cohort made up of ANPs, physician associates, GP registrars and medical students. The feedback from the participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Over 50% of the attendees took the time to complete a post-event evaluation survey with 100% of responders saying they would recommend the course to colleagues. In addition 100% of responders reported a positive shift in confidence and knowledge relating to early diagnosis of cancer.