Immunotherapy and Toxicity Management Study Day

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.

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.

Healthcare professionals across various settings who care for patients receiving immunotherapy and may be involved in managing associated toxicities.

• Expert-led presentations

• Interactive case studies

• Group discussions and problem-solving scenarios

• 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].

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