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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.
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26 Mar 2025
BRCA gene alteration diagnosis as a Breast Care Nurse
In August 2023 I found out that I carry a BRCA2 gene alteration. I was plunged into a world where I was both the nurse and patient. I learnt how difficult it can be to separate the two, but it has been valuable in helping me develop a deeper understanding of my patients鈥� experiences.
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18 Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Addressing cancer care inequities for the trans community
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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13 Mar 2025
Reflections on my career as a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Janice Gabriel, 九游体育 Fellow, shares highlights from her 40-year career in oncology nursing to raise awareness on National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day
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21 Feb 2025
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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27 Jan 2025
The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care
Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the 九游体育, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the 九游体育 is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally.
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21 Jan 2025
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
This cervical cancer prevention week is an opportunity to shine a light on the steps we can all take to reduce the number of women diagnosed with this potentially devastating disease and create a greater understanding of screening programmes and the support available to those that need it.
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6 Dec 2024
The Cancer Forum: Then and now in 2024
The UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, who has been supporting the Chair of the Cancer Forum, discusses the progress of the forum throughout the year and what have been the key highlights. Also looking to the future and what opportunities await the 九游体育 Cancer Forum.
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5 Nov 2024
The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer
The 九游体育 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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12 Sep 2024
Physical activity and cancer - A patient story
In this blog, Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea, Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, showcases the lived experience from Sophie to highlight the voice of nursing and the role of physical activity living with and beyond cancer.
