Radiotherapy Study Day – March 2026

Who it is for   

Aimed at Healthcare professionals who support people undergoing radiotherapy, including cancer support workers, nurses, AHPs and pharmacists.

What to expect   

Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of modern cancer treatment – yet for many healthcare professionals, it remains a complex and unfamiliar field.

This engaging one-day course will give you a clear understanding of how radiotherapy works, what patients experience, and how you can best support them throughout their treatment. Whether you work in acute care, community settings, or specialist services, this day will strengthen your confidence and clinical insight.

Run by our training and education lead, Andy Garner, a registered therapeutic radiographer and experienced educator.

This course is aligned with the ACCEND Framework , supporting the development of core capabilities for high-quality, person-centred cancer care.
Core Capabilities Covered: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.13, 1.16, 2.6, 3.8, 4.7, 5.5, 6.1, 6.5, 7.1, 7.4, 7.7, 8.1, 8.5, 9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 11.8, 12.4, 12.5, 12.7, 12.8, 12.12, 14.1, 14.2, 14.4, 17.4, 17.5, 17.6, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 19.1, 19.2, 19.4, 19.5, 24.3

Topics Covered

• Basics of Radiotherapy – what it is and how it works
• The patient journey through treatment
• Specialist Techniques
• Future Advances in Radiotherapy
• Common side effects and how to manage them

Prices

Cost of £100. Places for staff within the Peninsula Cancer Alliance will be funded by the The Peninsula Cancer Academy.

Date(s) and Location(s)

Monday 16 March 2026, 9am to 4:30pm. Location Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Exeter EX2 5AZ.

We run several dates a year for this course across the Peninsula.

Request a place

To request a place on our course, please complete the relevant booking request form at Cancer Education Hub – Booking Request Form 2026/27 – Fill in form