Prostate Cancer Specialists Conference 2026
Join us for this two-day online conference in March. You’ll hear from a panel of expert speakers who will share their knowledge and the latest best practice guidance about prostate cancer care.
The conference will be led by Amy Rylance (Assistant Director of Health Improvement at Prostate Cancer UK), Joseph Woollcott (Head of Health Policy, Education and Awareness at Prostate Cancer UK) and Emma Chappel (BAUN President). They’ll be joined by a range of speakers who will share the latest information and guidance, helping you to provide best practice care for your patients. Your attendance will count towards your CPD requirements.
Date: Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 9am – 12.30pm each day
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Who is this conference for?
The conference is aimed at clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals. However, we also welcome anyone who cares for men with prostate cancer. You’ll have the chance to ask questions after each session and engage in peer-to-peer discussions throughout the event.
Register now to reserve your space. Don’t worry if you can’t make all or part of the conference, we’ll share the recordings with everyone who register after the event.
“A well put together and interesting conference that provided both updates and new knowledge that I will be able to integrate into my current practice."
Day 1 – Wednesday, 25 March
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome | Amy Rylance, Emma Chappel |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Genes & Risk: What every Secondary Care Clinician should know about BRCA | Elizabeth Bancroft |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | Q&A | |
| 09:55 – 10:20 | Mind the Gap: Tackling Inequalities in Prostate Cancer Care | Kukua Harley, Wayne Perkins |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Q&A | |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | – |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | STRATCANS: Evidence-Based Implementation through Case Studies | Andrew Seggie, Samantha McBeigh, Claire Turner |
| 11:20 – 11:30 | Q&A | |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Tomorrow’s Tools Today: How AI is Transforming Prostate Cancer Care | Nikhil Vasdev |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A | |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion | Chairs & Speakers |
Day 2 – Thursday, 26 March
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Welcome | Joseph Woollcott |
| 09:10 – 09:25 | PDE5i | Mike Kirby |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Q&A | |
| 09:40 – 10:10 | Bridging the Gap: Smoother Transitions from Hospital to Community | Joseph Woollcott, Jodie Moffat and TBC |
| 10:15 – 10:40 | Patients’ Voice | Kavita Tailor, Stephen Allen and TBC |
| 10:40 – 10:45 | Q&A | |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break | – |
| 11:05 – 11:25 | Debunk the Myths While Keeping Healthy: Exercise and Lifestyle with Prostate Cancer | Jo Riches, Gemma Harris and TBC |
| 11:25 – 11:35 | Q&A | |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Beyond Treatment: Supporting Quality of Life, Sexual Health and Recovery | Sophie Smith |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion | Chairs & Speakers |
*Programme is subject to change
- Develop awareness of genetic risk, hereditary prostate cancer, and appropriate referral/testing pathways in secondary care.
- Recognise key inequality drivers in diagnosis, access, and outcomes, and understand practical secondary-care actions to reduce disparities.
- Demonstrate how evidence-based modules can be implemented in practice.
- Gain an overview of emerging AI applications relevant to diagnostics, imaging, risk prediction, and clinical decision-making.
- Access evidence-based guidance to support patient conversations around activity and lifestyle during and after treatment.
- Strengthen skills in managing side effects, supporting patient quality of life, and signposting to appropriate rehabilitation services.
Conference Chairs:
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Joe Woollcott – Head of Health Policy, Education and Awareness, Prostate Cancer UK
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Amy Rylance – Assistant Director of Health Improvement, Prostate Cancer UK
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Emma Chappel – President, BAUN
Confirmed Speakers:
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Liz Bancroft – Nurse Consultant in Onco-genetics Research, The Royal Marsden Hospital
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Kukua Harley – Senior Education Officer, Prostate Cancer UK
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Wayne Perkins – Patient with lived experience
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Andrew Seggie – Health Influencing Senior Officer, Earlier Diagnosis Lead
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Samantha McBeigh – Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Belfast City Hospital
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Claire Turner – Lead Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nikhil Vasdev – Consultant Urological Surgeon & Associate Medical Director for Cancer Services, DSc MCh(Urol) FRCS(Urol) AI Certification (Harvard) RCSEng (Robotic Urological Fellowship), Department of Urology, East and North Herts Teaching NHS Trust, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK
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Mike Kirby – FRCP, President, British Society for Sexual Medicine
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Jodie Moffat – Deputy Director – Policy and Strategy, NHS Cancer Programme, NHS England
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Kavita Tailor – Sexual Wellbeing Service Manager, Prostate Cancer UK
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Stephen Allen – Patient with lived experience
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Jo Riches – Improvement Programmes Manager, Prostate Cancer UK
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Gemma Harris – Exercise Therapy Lead / Oncology Physiotherapist, The Fountain Centre, Royal Surrey Hospital
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Sophie Smith – Senior Specialist Nurse, Prostate Cancer UK
After the conference, you’ll receive a quick feedback survey so you can tell us how we did. Your thoughts are key to helping us improve future events. Once you’ve submitted your feedback, you’ll be able to download your personalised certificate of attendance.
How do I register to the conference?
You can use our quick online form to register. Once you’ve registered, you'll receive a diary invite, and we’ll be in touch in due course with the log in details to the online conference platform. Registration closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 12pm (GMT).
How do I get my certificate?
After the conference, you’ll get an email with a quick feedback survey to fill in. Once that’s submitted, you’ll be able to download your certificate of attendance.
I'd love to attend but won’t be able to make the whole conference. Can I still participate?
Yes! If you’ve registered, you’ll be able to join and leave at any time.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, all sessions will be recorded and available to view for six months afterwards on the online conference platform. Register now to make sure you receive the log in details. We strongly recommend participating live in the conference if you can though, as you’ll get the opportunity to ask questions and get involved in discussions with your peers.
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