Improving pancreas cancer surgery success
Type of activity: Online workshop
Organised by: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Online
Time commitment: One-off 60-minute session
Payment and expenses: None offered
Closing date to register interest: Monday, 10 November 2025
What is this about?
Researchers at the University of Oxford want to hear from people affected by pancreatic cancer. They are running a one-hour online workshop to learn more about patients’ experiences and ideas.
Pancreatic cancer surgery can be very tough on the body and mind. Research shows that getting support before surgery—called prehabilitation—can help patients recover faster and feel better. This support might include:
- Exercise
- Nutrition advice
- Mental wellbeing support
The team wants to design a research project that looks at how prehabilitation could help people preparing for pancreatic cancer surgery. They are looking for input from patients to make sure the research is useful and relevant.
Who can take part?
They are keen to hear from:
- People who have had or are about to have pancreatic cancer surgery
- People who have had chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
- Family members and carers of people with pancreatic cancer
What will happen?
Participants will join a relaxed online workshop to share their views. The researchers want to know:
- What kind of support would help before surgery?
- How can more people be encouraged to take part in prehabilitation?
- How can we tell if prehabilitation works?
Some participants may also be invited to join the research team as patient representatives to help shape the project further.
Why get involved?
By sharing their experiences, patients and carers can help make sure future research is designed in a way that truly meets their needs. This could lead to better recovery and treatment options for people with pancreatic cancer.
Interested?
To take part or ask questions, please contact Adil Lakha on asl48@cantab.ac.uk.
Equality, inclusion and diversity in patient involvement
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can be themselves and help shape our work. We actively encourage participation in our involvement activities and applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and cultures and believe that a range of views and experiences will help us represent all people affected by cancer.