World Café: Let’s talk about Parental Pancreatic Cancer

Come along, have your say, and help drive research that makes a difference!

When a parent has pancreatic cancer, young people’s voices are too often unheard. Join PhD researcher Caitlin McShane and colleagues at Queen’s University Belfast, in partnership with NIPANC (Northern Ireland’s Pancreatic Cancer Charity) for a free interactive World Café workshop which brings together young people, families, professionals, and members of the public to explore real stories and reflect together.

What to Expect:

⭐️ Hear insights from current research being conducted at Queen’s exploring adolescents’ experiences when a parent has pancreatic cancer

⭐️ Take part in small table group conversations connecting lived experience with professional insight to brainstorm ideas for improving support

⭐️ Refreshments and finger food provided for attendees

The session will run for approximately 3 hours and will include several structured elements. It will begin with a short, accessible introduction to the research topic to provide context for participants. The main component will involve three facilitated rounds of small-group table discussions, where participants rotate between tables and engage with different guiding questions related to young people’s experiences and support needs when a parent has pancreatic cancer. This format encourages a diversity of perspectives and allows ideas to build progressively across the session. You can contribute as little or as much as you are comfortable with to these conversations. 

After the event we will analyse the group conversations to help inform recommendations for support solutions.

This event is led by Caitlin McShane, a PhD researcher at Queen's University Belfast, with support from:

Prof. Gary Mitchell, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast

Dr. Lisa Graham-Wisener, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast

Mrs. Susan McLaughlin, Executive Director, NIPANC

This event is open to everyone interested.

 Young people aged 12 - 24 years old whose parent was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their families

- Professionals working with young people and families affected by cancer

Book this event now: World Café - Information and Registration Form

21/10/2026