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5 Jan 2026
Strengthening the Voice of Cancer Nursing: A Year of Connection, Collaboration and Collective Actions
In this blog, the RCN's UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, reflects on the 2025 year for the RCN Cancer Forum and the incredible work they have completed to support members working across cancer care settings in the UK.
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12 Dec 2025
Celebration to Progress: UKONS at 20 & the Next Chapter
Celebrating 20 years of UKONS, this blog reflects on the progress of cancer nursing and explores future priorities: valuing expertise, nurturing the workforce, optimising therapies, and ensuring person‑centred care to build resilient, compassionate oncology services.
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13 Nov 2025
Partnering for better outcomes: How nurses support cancer caregivers
In this blog, Shannon explores the crucial role of carers in supporting those living with cancer and highlights Michael's extraordinary passion and dedication to championing the voice of carers in cancer care.
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14 Oct 2025
Reflections on supportive oncology in 2025
Attending the UKASCC 2025 Conference in Manchester reminded me how supportive oncology connects every part of cancer care. From prevention to palliation, it’s about helping people live well, not just longer, with and beyond cancer.
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1 Oct 2025
Collaborative cancer care
This blog provides an update on one of the Cancer Forum's strategic priorities - enhancing education through collaboration between cancer specialist and non-cancer specialist nurses.
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5 Aug 2025
Confronting glioblastoma: advances in treating aggressive brain cancer
This Blog reflects on the progress in Glioblastoma treatment over the past decade and explores current advances and trends in clinical trials.
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22 Jul 2025
Supportive Cancer Care Insights from MASCC 2025
This Blog discusses the importance of supportive cancer care initiatives to enable patients to live well with and beyond cancer.
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2 Jul 2025
RCN Congress 2025 - a personal view
When I attended my first RCN Congress, many years ago I had no idea what to expect. I eventually did attend and I have been a Congress advocate ever since. I recently attended 2025 RCN Congress and this was my experience.
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14 May 2025
Why we must talk about Prostate Cancer
In this blog, Michael talks about his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and the importance of having early conversations to raise awareness.
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1 Apr 2025
Personalised care in cancer - a long term commitment
Cancer care is evolving, and as we recognise the increasing number of people living with and beyond cancer, we must also acknowledge the need for ongoing, holistic support.
