Education day for healthcare professionals
FORCE is holding an education study day at our Support and Information Centre on March 4.
It will bring together up to 40 healthcare professionals for an insight into various aspects of cancer care.
There will be talks on innovations in surgery, radiotherapy and immunotherapy from consultants and clinical nurse specialists at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Surgeon Steve Mansfield will deliver a session on how it feels to become an oncology patient and his experience of being on the other side of the fence after years in the operating theatre dealing with cancer cases.
FORCE oncology support specialists will offer guidance on breaking bad news and the importance of self-care and our oncology physiotherapist Louise Ballagher will conduct a short exercise session for everyone.
The all-day programme is free and open to staff from the RD&E, community health centres, Hospiscare and any other local healthcare providers with a special interest in cancer.
It is the first time FORCE has hosted an event designed to bring together people from across the cancer spectrum and if it is well received, there may be an opportunity to run sessions more regularly.
FORCE already offers support to staff at the RD&E with reflective practice group sessions and one-to-one emotional support from our counselling team plus complementary therapies.
