The use of pancreatic enzyme therapy in cancer (0.5 CPD Points)
What is it?
Consequences of PEI
Assessing for PEI
Diagnosis of PEI
Treatment of PEI
Using Pancreatic enzymes – key considerations and appropriate prescribing
case studies
Speakers
Saira Chowdhury
Principal Oncology Dietitian at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Interests in Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Experienced and highly specialised oncology dietitian dietitian with a special interest in GI cancers and GI late effects of treatment. I have 20 years of clinical experience working within the NHS at a large teaching hospital in London with a demonstrated history of working within a specialist multidisciplinary team to provide support to patients across the treatment care pathway. Skilled in delivering a range of Cancer services including but not limited to, assessment and Nutrition, Oncology, Dietetics, Clinical Research & management, advanced communication skills, University Lecturing, Supervisory Skills and Scientific Writing.
Understand which patients with cancer benefit from Pancreatic enzymes
How to assess need for pancreatic enzymes
How to diagnose pancreatic insufficiency
How to effectively treat and monitor someone with pancreatic insuffiency
A look at impact of pancreatic enzymes through case study