Purpose
The aim of this event is to provide information and educational content around the introduction of the new NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the provision of molecular genetic testing for patients with cancer in the South West Region. The event will promote discussion to support and inform the direction of the future development of genomic testing. This is a collaborative event to bring together organisations tasked with delivering improved cancer services to patients in the south west.
Audience
Professionals working in both primary and secondary care across the multi-disciplinary teams, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, oncologists, surgeons, histopathologists, radiologists and MDT co-ordinators
Outcomes
Attendees will be provided with an understanding of genomic medicine applied in practice
- An understanding of the relevance of genomic testing in cancer care
- Evidence/case studies to illustrate clinical utility
- An update on the NHS Genomic Medicine Service An opportunity to inform the future provision of genomic testing in cancer—the design of solid tumour panel testing
- An opportunity to inform the future provision of genomic testing in cancer—mechanisms to feedback relevant results to clinical teams and patients
- An understanding of the role of genomic medicine from the perspective of key regional partners (Cancer Alliance, AHSN, South West Clinical Senate)
We hope that you can join us for this exciting educational event – to register please follow this link: