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Exploring the symptoms and treatments of anal cancer and the latest research in this field

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Noreen Chindawi, Nurse Anoscopist, provided an overview of anal cancer, covering symptoms risks and causes. In addition, they covered staging and treatment for anal cancer, as well as long term side effects for these treatments. Noreen also took the time to discuss the latest research in anal cancer treatments.

Event details

  • Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025
  • Time: 2-3pm 
  • Who's it for: Colorectal clinical nurse specialists, endoscopists and specialist screening practitioners 
  • Where: online via Zoom
     

Session details

The session, led by Noreen Chindawi, Nurse Anoscopist, will provide an overview of anal cancer and the symptoms, risks and causes. The session will also explore the staging and treatments for anal cancer, as well as looking into the short and long-term side effects of these treatments. Noreen will also discuss the latest research in treatments for anal cancer. 

This session will give you an understanding of: 

  • An overview of anal cancer
  • Symptoms, risks and causes 
  • Staging and treatment for anal cancer
  • Short and long-term effects of treatment for anal cancer
  • Research in treatment for anal cancer

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session at the end of the event. 

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About the speaker

Noreen Chindawi, Nurse Anoscopist, Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust 

Noreen Chindawi, Dip Nursing, BSN, NMP — Is a Nurse Anoscopist and Anal Cancer CNS at Homerton Healthcare Foundation Trust (London) in the Homerton Anogenital Neoplasia Service (HANS). She has worked at this Trust for the past 21 years and with 30 years of clinical experience, she has a diverse background in Surgical nursing. 

In the anogenital neoplasia service she supports people diagnosed with anal cancer, before, during and after their treatment. As a High Resolution Anoscopist (HRA) she is part of the HANS screening and treatment service for people who are at risk of or have developed anogenital pre-cancerous lesions. She runs post-anal cancer clinics, trains nurses across the country to support the development of new HRA local services, as well as train Anoscopists. 

A photo of Noreen Chindawi speaking at a lectern at an event. She is wearing a black vest and light coloured trousers. She has a pair of black rimmed glasses on her head. Behind her is a big white screen.

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