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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 RCN Cancer Forum.
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The impact of humanitarian crises on cancer care
Elsa Afonso, Head of International Nursing at the RCN, reflects on the European Cancer Summit 2024 in Brussels and how the RCN is supporting the vital work of nursing staff working in cancer care internationally.
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My experience as a first time voting member at Congress
Shannon Copeland, member of the Cancer Forum, talks about her experience as a first time voting member at RCN Congress.
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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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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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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.
