Final topic talk of the day…@andrewmerwood on the implications of cancer care evolution for cancer & palliative care psychology

Justin Grayer sharing his experiences of developing equality, diversity and inclusivity at the Royal Marsden and reflecting on the work of the psycho-oncology EDI community of practice. Creating a space in job plans for EDI reflections sounds like a really valuable initiative.

Our fourth and final mini-talk explores the role of the clinical neuropsychologist in cancer - Gill Cooke is sharing her experience supporting patients having an awake craniotomy, plus support for patients with glioma, prehabilitation, and psychological support more generally!

Our third mini-talk comes from Marilyn Owen, talking about the role of the psychologist in supporting women considering risk-reducing mastectomy including how we work sensitively with the emotional response to surgery and to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Sarah Harrison talking about teenage and young adult (TYA) psychology services, really interesting to hear about how these services operate nationally as well as Sarah’s reflections on her work in Newcastle and the North East

Our next presentation is a series of mini-talks covering different areas of practice - first up is Kathleen McHugh talking about the role of the psychologist in stem-cell transplant

We’re back into the Hot Topics conference after lunch! The first talk of the afternoon is focussing on the role of psychologists in palliative care, with talks from Sanchia Biswas and Alice Gains, including new ways of working in palliative care using virtual reality

1st talk post lunch…Sanchia Biswas & Alice Gains on Psychology in Palliative Care & Using Virtual Reality Interventions for Patient Wellbeing

Next up Sahil Suleman on Leadership across the career-span. “Everyone is a leader because everyone influences someone.”

Jonnie’s honesty is wonderful! Many of us will relate to this feeling!

Really looking forward to hearing from Jonnie Raynes on ward-based working

Now onto @HillyW_P on ‘Training & supervision of the wider cancer workforce’ - sharing a while range of models for training delivery to our wider cancer workforce colleagues

Former Chair @MikeRennoldson sharing some of the work of the SIGOPAC committee and wider SIGOPAC community over the last 5 years

Looking forward to today’s Hot Topics, Challenges & Opportunities in Cancer & Palliative Care Psychology event today, starting at 10am!

Exciting line up for the hot topics in cancer and palliative care psychology day

📢📢SIGOPAC event news📢📢 Hot Topics, Challenges & Opportunities in Cancer & Palliative Care Psychology 24th April 10am-3pm. Register for free: bps.org.uk/event/hot-topics-… Open to all: early career clinical psychologists, non-faculty members and non-psychologists esp welcome.

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