A list of useful weblinks

ASPH: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/hepatobiliary-and-pancreatic-surgery

BMI Hospitals: http://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/consultant/consultantdetails?p_name=Neville-Menezes&p_id=42299

Woking Nuffield: http://www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/woking/28221/consultants/menezes-neville

 

 

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Link: http://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/pancreatic-cancer-awareness

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November 19, 2013

Raising awareness of pancreatic cancer

November is pancreatic cancer awareness month and to help raise awareness, local charity Pancreatic Cancer Action, is highlighting the signs and symptoms of the UK’s the fifth most common cause of cancer death.

The charity, Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA), was founded in 2010 by Surrey resident, Ali Stunt, herself a rare 6-year pancreatic cancer survivor. PCA focuses on trying to improve early diagnosis through greater public awareness, medical education programs and by funding research. So far they have produced an e-learning module for GPs entitled “Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer in Primary Care” which they have written alongside the Royal College of GPs. This module, which is the first in the world to cover diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in primary care, is free to access and is CPD accredited. So far the feedback from GPs has been excellent and the course has been rated 4.6 out of 5 by those who have taken the course. PCA are currently working with the British Medical Journal to develop a similar module for hospital doctors, which they hope will be available by the end of the year.

PCA have also funded a nutrition-led Enhanced Recovery Project for pancreatic cancer surgical patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and are funding pre-clinical research in 2014 at University College Hospital, London (UCL). They are also considering funding a couple of research projects to look specifically for a diagnostic biomarker for the disease.

Along with comprehensive patient information, which is soon to be available in a range of modular booklets, Pancreatic Cancer Action has developed a range of awareness materials including leaflets and posters that are free for anyone wanting to help raise awareness. New for 2013 is a symptoms poster, which has been very popular.

For those visiting Haslemere between 16-24 November, people will see that the town is turning purple to support Pancreatic Cancer Action. Over 100 shops and businesses in the town are creating purple window displays with their merchandise and putting up PCA bunting and posters.

Mr Neville Menezes, founder member and trustee and consultant HPB surgeon at the Royal Surrey County Hospital said that, “Any improvement in pancreatic cancer survival will be related to and as a direct consequence of early diagnosis, which is also the primary aim of the charity Pancreatic Cancer Action”.

For more information on the work of Pancreatic Cancer Action, please visit: pancreaticcanceraction.org or call 0303 040 1770. Site Quick Links