Conference Catch Up – November 2024

12 November 2024 | Conferences

📅 Date: Tuesday, 12th November 2024

📍 Location: Brampton Park Golf Club, Huntingdon

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our November 2024 Cancer Support Conference. It was a day filled with insightful discussions, inspiring presentations, and practical advice from experts in the field. Whether you were able to attend or not, we’re delighted to share details of the day and resources to explore further.

Meet the Speakers & Download Their Presentations

Our speakers brought unique perspectives and expertise to the event. Scroll down to explore their profiles and access their presentations to revisit key insights or dive deeper into their work.

Karen Liesching-Schroder

Topic: Head & Neck Cancer Support

Karen has spent years supporting individuals through their cancer journey, focusing on head and neck cancers. Her talk covered practical advice for managing treatment side effects and maintaining well-being.

Demetrios Koutoukidis, RD PhD AFHEA

Topic: How does weight loss affect people living with and beyond cancer?

Demetrios, a qualified dietitian and researcher, shared the latest findings on the impact of weight loss on overall health and recovery during and after cancer treatment.

Julia Stokes

Topic: Aromatherapy—How could it help me?

Julia’s session explored the role of aromatherapy in supporting mental and physical well-being, including practical ways to incorporate it into daily life.

Maike De La Roche & Tracy Kettle

Topic: CAR-T Cell Therapy

Maike provided a scientific overview, while Tracy shared her personal experience with CAR-T therapy, showcasing its transformative potential.

Carly McDonald & Angela Howells

Topic: Sarcoma support and insights from the HCCN Buddy Scheme

Carly and Angela highlighted the importance of tailored support for individuals diagnosed with sarcoma and shared the impact of HCCN’s Buddy Scheme.

Learn More About Our Speakers

For those who missed it or would like to revisit, we’ve made the full itinerary and speaker information from the day available. This document includes detailed bios and additional insights shared during the conference.

🔗 Download the Itinerary and Speaker Information Here

We hope this provides a helpful overview of the day and a deeper appreciation of our speakers’ expertise.

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