Diary dates

Published: 06 July 2011

The Christie School of Oncology

Autumn and winter events
The Christie runs a programme of study days, courses and guest lectures on a wide variety of medical and cancer-related subjects, delivered by some of the world’s leading experts in their purpose-built education centre at Manchester. Download the events flyers (PDF 3.63 MB). Among the highlights of the current programme:

Gynaecology - Focusing on ovarian cancer

Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Topics include an overview, management of ovarian cancer, symptom control, clinical trials/emerging therapies, surgical interventions, genetics, psycho-oncology and support services. Study day fee: £75 (£65 before 22 August, £50 for Christie staff).

You can access an agenda and additional information for this and many other events on their educational events webpage, www.christie.nhs.uk/pro/education/events choosing the appropriate event from the drop down list. Upcoming events include:

• 27 October: Metastatic spinal cord compression
• 8 November: Adjuvant breast cancer
• 24 November: Caring for lung cancer patients undergoing concurrent therapies
• 1 December: Prostate cancer
• 8 December: Psycho-oncology
• 23-24 February 2012: Rehabilitation in cancer care.

If you have any queries email education.events@christie.nhs.uk