Events
The role of pharmacists in the fight against cancer: A people-centred approach to cancer care
4 February 2025This webinar, which marked World Cancer Day, highlighted the importance of people-centred cancer care and the vital role pharmacists played in this approach.
It explored how pharmacists prioritised patients' needs and preferences in oncology care, collaborated within multidisciplinary cancer teams, and contributed to improving access to care, including through task sharing in low- and middle-income countries. Attendees gained practical insights into how pharmacists supported people with cancer, ensuring a personalised and empathetic approach to care that placed the patient at the centre of the treatment process. This event aimed to empower pharmacists to make a meaningful impact in cancer care.
Optimising cancer care: community pharmacy strategies to support patients on oral treatment
1 February 2024This digital event explores the critical role of community pharmacies in advancing cancer care, particularly for patients undergoing oral treatment. As the cancer care landscape evolves towards personalised approaches, the event addresses the urgent need for effective patient support.
Experts will explore innovative strategies with a focus on patient-centred approaches. Throughout the event, different pharmacist interventions from different countries will be showcased, providing a broad perspective on global best practices and fostering cross-cultural insights. Attendees can expect valuable discussions on optimising patient outcomes and well-being, fostering collaboration between healthcare providers, and improving the overall quality of cancer care.
Transforming pharmacy practice for improved care and management of cancer
4 October 2022Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Prevention and early screening are crucial elements of interprofessional strategies to reduce the burden, morbidity and mortality associated with cancer, as are medication management for optimal outcomes, and patient support.
Pharmacists have a key role to play in all these areas. At this digital event, FIP will be publishing a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of cancer-related services. In addition, the handbook will be accompanied by the knowledge and skills (K&S) reference guide in cancer which identifies the K&S that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to pharmacists, academic institutions and CPD providers. Both publications will be launched at this event, and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.
The contribution of pharmacists in non communicable diseases – Cancer
12 March 2020This webinar highlights the role that pharmacists can play in the management of cancer in terms of prevention, screening, patient referral and treatment optimisation.
This event also aimed to provide tools for pharmacists to develop knowledge and skills that allow the expansion of professional services in this area.
