This one-day masterclass is anticipated to increase the knowledge and understanding of healthcare professionals caring for people with bowel symptoms after rectal cancer surgery. This masterclass would be of interest to healthcare professionals, particularly nurses who care for people after rectal cancer surgery. The masterclass is being run as a hybrid day, with presenters and attendees being either present in person or online. The masterclass is not being recorded.
The learning objectives are:
- Identify what LARS is and how to diagnose it
- State some of the more common medical and surgical treatment options for people with bowel symptoms after rectal cancer surgery
- Determine ways in which to better support people living with LARS