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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.
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The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer
The RCN Cancer Forum is a partner for ACCEND, a programme of work with NHS England Cancer and Diagnostics within the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate. This blog outlines the ACCEND Programme and Framework and how this is being implemented for developing the workforce caring for people with cancer.
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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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Nursing staff can improve breast cancer screening uptake
Shannon Copeland, PhD Researcher and member of the Cancer Care Forum Committee, explains why it is important for nursing staff to participate in breast cancer screening and encourage their colleagues and patients to do the same, as NHS England launch a campaign to increase screening uptake.
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Breaking barriers: Addressing cancer care inequities for the trans community in the UK
As we conclude LGBT History Month last February, this blog reflects on the progress made in healthcare equality and acknowledge the persistent barriers that the transgender community faces, particularly in cancer care.
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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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The Repository Project: Supporting Collaboration and Connectivity in Nursing Research
Research is an activity which nurses do as normal, core business. But attempting to find a nurse researcher expert in the UK can be very challenging and there is no quick, accessible mechanism to understand the scope, nature and activities of Registered Nurses in the UK leading research in health care.
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Speaking up as a newly-registered nurse
As registered nurses (RNs) we know we have a legal duty to speak-up when we have concerns about care (NMC, 2018). However, as newly-registered nurses (NRNs), in a time when care is often less than what we would want to give, this can be especially difficult.
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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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Raising Our Voices: Why I Chose to Get Involved in Activism as an Early Career Nurse
When I started my journey into nursing, I thought I’d be making a difference through care, compassion, and clinical skill. And I am. But what I didn’t expect was how deeply I’d be pulled into something bigger, activism. Advocacy. Speaking up not just for my patients, but for my peers and my profession.
