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Advanced Prostate Cancer and end of life care: what really happens and what really matters

Location: Meeting Room 211
Chairs: Mr Dave Gray, Mr Max Rutherford

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Speakers

Dr John Oliffe - University of British Columbia, Canada

Overview

In this session we will explore nursing care of the terminal patient, the role of the palliative care doctor and nurse, and how best to provide holistic care for these men and their families. A difficult area, and a session that will be very worthwhile.

Role of palliative care doctor in CaP

Time:
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Speakers:

Dr Peter Sherwen

To render the ungraspable graspable" Pallitative care nursing in advanced prostate cancer

Time:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Speakers:

Ms Karen Conte

Depression and suicidality in prostate cancer patients

Time:
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers:

Dr John Oliffe

"Passed - at peace - gone". But how (and why) do men with prostate cancer die

Time:
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Speakers:

Dr Carmel Pezaro

Advanced CaP: looking forward, looking back

Time:
4:50 PM - 5:10 PM
Speakers:

Dr Mel Hyde

Astellas Prostate Cancer Nursing Award announcement

Time:
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM
Speakers:

Mr Mark Harrison
Ms Monique Dyer