Masterclass - Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
Wednesday 17th September 2025
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Online Webinar

Who should attend:
Open to all clinical staff who are interested in learning and developing their knowledge base on the fundamental management of metastatic spinal cord compression and the need for ongoing care post MSCC, or neuro-oncology services.
This course is ideal for:
- Oncology and palliative care clinicians
- Nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and all allied health professionals
- General practitioners and community healthcare providers
- Medical trainees and students
- Anyone involved in cancer care or neuro-oncology services
- Clinically based staff who are interested in advancing their knowledge.
Aims:
This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC). We hope to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to initiate and coordinate the acute management of MSCC as well as considering the long-term physical, psychological, and social effects of spinal cord injury (SCI)
Objectives:
- To correctly identify the key symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression and understand the initial process and key decision making processes
- To understand the pathophysiology behind spinal cord injury secondary to MSCC
- To understand the notion of goal based rehabilitation within the context of MSCC and life limiting oncological diagnosis
- To reflect and understand the key outcomes and quality of life measures which are fundamental after sustaining SCI secondary to MSCC
Presented by

Amy Elliott
Lead Spinal Practitioner MSc, INMP, BSc, RN
Amy is also working regionally with the North Central Cancer Alliance and London Spinal Cord Injury Networks to develop pathways and rehabilitation initiatives to improve care of patients presenting with MSCC. Amy has received multiple awards and also serves as an honorary lecturer at City University London. She also advises on the quality development boards for Quofora International.
After completing her nursing degree in 2007, Amy specialised in trauma, HDU, and ITU at Barts Health NHS Trust, later becoming senior sister of the trauma unit. During this time she developed a sub-specialist interest in the management of spinal injuries and subsequently led on the opening of the complex spinal surgery clinical nurse specialist service. After completing her MSc in 2019, she joined King's College Hospitals NHS Trust, where she led on the development of non-operative back pain management.

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