All those interested in Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO) and Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). This conference is for healthcare professionals, patients, and carers. This includes researchers, admin support, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals (AHPs), hospice, industry colleagues and any other staff groups who might be interested in attending.
There will be a section for “flash talks” (brief 5 minute-talks presenting a summary of any research/project you are currently involved related to MUO or CUP). If you are interested in presenting, please indicate this on the registration.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.30 | Registration |
| 10.00 |
Introduction and welcome
Natalie Cook, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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Session 1: 10.00
Improving Clinical Pathways In MUO/ CUP
Chair: Alison Taylor, Acute Oncology Nurse Consultant, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10.10 |
Reflections and impact of establishing a comprehensive MUO service
Laura Jones, Specialist Grade Medical Oncologist, South West Wales Cancer Centre
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| 10.20 |
Pathology and Diagnostics: What more can we do?
Manuel Rodriguez, Professor Pathology, University College London
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| 10.30 |
Incorporating Patient Reported Experiences in MUO/CUP
Richard Wagland, Lecturer in Health Sciences, University of Southampton
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| 10.40 |
Debate: MUO and CUP Pathways: A Centralised Service and MDT Would Improve
For: Claire Mitchell ,Consultant in Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Against: Michael Crawford, Research Clinical Advisor, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
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Session 2: 11.00
Clinical Pathways and Global Perspectives
Chair: Dr Julie-Anne Scott, Clinical Research Fellow, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11.05 | Flash talks |
| 11.35 |
The UK vs. The Rest Of The World: How Do We Compare In CUP?
Sally Clive, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian
Rachel Haigh, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Edinburgh Cancer Centre
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| 11.50 |
New Treatments On The Horizon
Sonali Dasgupta, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Velindre Cancer Centre
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| 12.05 |
Patient and Carer Perspectives and The World CUP Alliance
World CUP alliance
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12.20 - lunch
Session 3: 13.20
Finding the primary and Future perspectives
Chair: Natalie Cook, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13.20 |
Debate: We no longer need to “search for the primary” in CUP
For: Kai Keen Shiu, Consultant Medical Oncologist, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust
Against: Laura Spurgeon, Medical Oncology SpR/CRUK PhD Research Fellow, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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| 14.00 | Flash talks |
| 14.35 |
Future Perspectives in CUP and National plans
Alicia Marie Conway, Academic Clinical Lecturer, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
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| 14.50 |
Breakout Session: If you had unlimited funding, what changes would you make to improve?
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| 15.30 |
Event summary
Natalie Cook, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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| 15.40 |
Flash talk prizes
Alison Taylor, Acute Oncology Nurse Consultant, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
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| 15.50 | Thank you and close of day Natalie Cook, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Experimental Cancer Medicine and Honorary Consultant, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust |
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