Haematology
Wednesday 22 October
This half-day event will cover a range of haematological conditions. Specific points discussed will include how malignant haematological conditions may present to a general haematologist, differentiating which require more specialist care, when to refer, and what standard and innovative therapies are available.
Topics will include:
- Benign haematological problems, including thrombosis prevention
- Optimal management of sickle cell disease
- Innovative new therapies, including immune therapies
Following this event you will have gained an insight into the efficient management of common presenting signs and symptoms, optimal management of rare disorders (partnership of generalist and specialist), and awareness of newer, innovative therapies and when they should be used.
Target audience: Trainees, generalists, specialist nurses, pharmacists and GPs
Organising Committee: Professor Angela Thomas, Dr Neill Storrar, and Dr Susan Baird
Wednesday 22 October 2025
| 12:50 | Livestream opens |
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| 13:00 | Welcome & Introduction |
Session 1 - Common symptoms and signs - is this a haematological malignancy?
Chair: Dr Neill Storrar, Consultant Haematologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
| 13:05 | Back pain, M GUS and Myeloma Speaker TBC * Typical presentation * distinguishing MGUS from myeloma * current treatments * improving survival |
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| 13:40 | Thromobcytosis and its significance - can it be ignored? Speaker TBC * causes of thromobcytosis * when to refer for malignancy LEGO-C cancers * when to refer to haematology |
| 14:15 | Lymphoma from presentation to advanced therapy Speaker TBC * Presentation e.g. neck lump * need for biopsy * treatments for high grade lymphoma * first line therapy * relapse options e.g. CAR-T bispecifics |
| 14:50 | Break |
Session 2 - Prevention, innovation and potential cure in benign haematology
Chair: Dr Susan Baird, Consultant Haematologist, NHS Lothian
| 15:00 | Thrombosis Prevention Speaker TBC * Who? - History versus testing * When? - non-surgical scenarios * What? - LMWH versus DOACs |
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| 15:35 | Sickle Cell Disease: preventative management and possibilites for cure Speaker TBC * Infection prevention * Hydroxycarbamide * Stroke prevention * Early intervention for renal complications * Transplant and limitations * Gene therapy |
| 16:10 | The increasing role of antibody therapies in benign haematology Speaker TBC * TTP/HUS * Haemophilia * AIHA/ITP |
| 16:45 | Thanks and close |
Please note that on occassion event programmes may be subjected to change due to unforseen circumstances.
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| Fee £ | |
| Standard Fee | £135 |
| RCPE Fellow, Collegiate & Associate Member | £85 |
| Allied Health Professional | £85 |
| RCPE retired Fellow and RCPE Foundation Member | £35 |
| RCPE Fellow in low or lower-middle income country | £0 |
| RCPE Student Member | £0 |
Long term / other leave: Fellows and Members, please contact the Symposium Co-ordinator as some discretion may be available.
Invoices
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Free places
Unpaid post: If RCPE Member, please provide confirmation of status to the event coordinator in order to access this event for free
Refugee doctors: Free places are available to refugee doctors who are Associate Members of the College, please contact the event coordinator for more information. Associate Membership for refugee doctors is available free of charge. Please visit our membership pages for more information on joining the College as a refugee doctor.
Cancellation policy
If you have to cancel your place within 4 days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.
The event will be available to view on-demand for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.
Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.
Certificates
All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on 19 November 2025, with certificates being issued shortly after this.
Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.
Catch-up
Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 19 November 2025. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 19 November 2025.
If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.
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