About this Event
This study day offers healthcare professionals a foundational understanding of cancer immunotherapy, with a particular focus on checkpoint inhibitors. It explores treatment mechanisms, the reasons behind immune-related toxicities, and practical approaches to their recognition and management.
Why Attend?
Participants will gain:
- A solid grounding in immunotherapy principles.
- Practical skills to identify and manage immune-mediated toxicities.
- Tools to enhance patient care pathways and outcomes.
Who Should Attend?
Healthcare professionals across various settings who care for patients receiving immunotherapy and may be involved in managing associated toxicities.
Delivery Format
- Expert-led presentations
- Interactive case studies
- Group discussions and problem-solving scenarios
Key Topics
- Introduction to immunotherapy and treatment types
- Mechanisms and causes of toxicities
- Recognition and management of toxicities: multidisciplinary approach
- Endocrine
- Colitis
- Hepatitis
- Respiratory
- Neurological
- Nephritis
- Complex toxicity management and escalation
- Use of additional immunosuppression
- Role of Acute Medical Physicians in district general hospitals
- Role of Allied Health professionals in toxicity management
Attendees will receive lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Photography and filming will take place during this event; if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of the team know on the day.
Should you have any specific requirements or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Village Hotel Cardiff, 29 Pendwyallt Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 140.00












