Living well on active monitoring
In this webinar we will look at what active monitoring is, the terminology used (watch and wait, active surveillance etc), who this might be recommended for, why it is a management strategy used in some types of lymphoma before, and sometimes following, treatment. We’ll also address some of the concerns and reassurances around it as a management strategy, including appointments, tests and patient-led follow-up.
Active monitoring is a management strategy used for many people with lymphomas that do not require treatment at the point of diagnosis (often low-grade lymphomas). The concept of active monitoring is alien to many people as a diagnosis of cancer is expected to be followed by urgent treatment. We understand that people often struggle with the concept and idea of active monitoring, explaining it to others, and living well physically and psychologically whilst on active monitoring.
By sharing the experiences of people with lived experience of active monitoring, we will look at the challenges adjusting to this management strategy, how people communicate to those around them, and strategies for ‘living well’ and coping with any worries or concerns, and any practical aspects of active monitoring on lifestyle.
Aims of the webinar:
- To help you understand why active monitoring might be suggested for you, and reassure you that it is a management strategy.
- To discuss some of the concerns and questions people may have about this management strategy, and share some of the coping strategies that others have used.
- To help your family and friends to understand the concept of active monitoring and its impact, and how they can support you.
- To help you understand the services we provide at Lymphoma Action, and how to find out more about them.
The live webinar will be recorded and a video of the webinar made available on the website (usually within a week of the webinar).
The panel will include 4 speakers and a Lymphoma Action chair:
- Dr Wendy Osborne - Consultant Haematologist, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Katherine Wight - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Jeff and Denise, who both have lived experience of active monitoring
- Anne Hook - Publications Manager, Lymphoma Action.
Booking information
- This webinar is free of charge, and will be run via GoToWebinar.
- You will need to book to attend in advance of the webinar.
- You will have the option to pre-submit 2 questions.
- While we aim to answer all questions, we cannot guarantee to do so. Unfortunately we cannot answer questions about individual medical cases.
- We will also encourage everyone to type questions in the webinar chat box throughout the live webinar.
- Due to the large number of attendees we anticipate, only the speaker panel will be able to use their cameras and microphones.
Joining the webinar
This webinar is run through GoToWebinar. You can check system requirements at any time in advance of the webinar to avoid any connection issues.
If you haven't used GoToWebinar before, you can read our GoToWebinar user guide. You might like to join the webinar a few minutes early to ensure you can get connected. (Some devices might require you to download the GoToWebinar app to run the webinar).
After you register on GoToWebinar you will be emailed a unique joining link, which will come from GoToWebinar directly. If you don't receive this email, please check your email spam box, then contact conferences@lymphoma-action.org.uk
You will also receive a reminder email one day before, and one hour before, the webinar begins.
If you have any questions, please check our event booking terms and conditions. If your question isn't answered, please email conferences@lymphoma-action.org.uk to speak to Sophie.