Blood cancers can affect anyone at any age and include, leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Every year in the UK 40,000 people face a life altering moment, this is where cancer specialists nurses help support people and their families during diagnosis, treatment & recovery. @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social
BOPA, UKONS, RCN, PSASG & ATPUK have jointly published a new consensus on the Safe Management of Hazardous Medicinal Products in UK Healthcare Settings. It highlights variation in UK practice and will inform parliamentary discussion on 3 September and future national work. ukons.org/news/safe-ma...
Safe Management of Hazardous Medicinal Products in UK Healthcare…
Safe Management of Hazardous Medicinal Products in UK Healthcare Settings
ukons.org
Great day at session 3 of 5 of the #UKONSGenomics Masterclass held at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, 27 July. 👏🏼Thank-you to Elaine Vickers PhD, those who took part and all attendees. 📣 See here to apply to Belfast & Velindre: ukons.org/events/genom... #UKONS #Genomics @ukons.bsky.social
UKONS 2026 Conference Grant Opportunity via Gilead Sciences UK & Ireland. 1 day left! The grant includes: ✅ Free conference registration ✅ Up to 2 nights' accommodation ✅ Travel support of up to £100 See website: ukons.org/news/ukons-2... #ProfessionalDevelopment @ukons.bsky.social
Calling all cancer nurses! Join us at UKONS Annual conference 2026 in Glasgow on 13 & 14 November 2026. Innovation,Inclusion & Impact. Don’t miss out - register and be part of the conversation shaping the future of cancer nursing practice. ukons.org/conference/u...
Great day on Friday 10 June at the British Journal of Nursing Oncology Study Day in partnership with UKONS. Sessions demonstrated how advanced practice is shaping the future of cancer care. With thanks to all who led sessions and attended. #OncologyNursing #AdvancedPractice #UKONS #BJN
UKONS and RCN Cancer Forum have written to NHSE & National Clinical Director for Cancer to call for stronger nursing representation in national cancer implementation groups. We need consistent nursing leadership across Cancer Alliances and wider system. ukons.org/news
UKONs - Inspiring cancer nursing
UKONS Promote excellence in the nursing management and care of all those directly and indirectly affected by cancer in all four countries of the UK
ukons.org
🧬 A fantastic day at our #UKONSGenomics Masterclass in London, 29 June with Elaine Vickers PhD. Thanks also: @royalmarsden.org & Merck Healthcare. Next: Manchester (27 July), Belfast (4 Sept), Cardiff (25 Sept). See UKONS website to register. #UKONS #CancerCare #Genomics @ukons.bsky.social
Excited to kick off the UKONS Genomics Masterclass in Edinburgh, Thursday 25 June! 🎉 With special thanks to Elaine Vickers PhD in sharing insightful teaching in personalised medicine. Thanks also to sponsors, Merck Healthcare & Social Bite for hospitality. #Genomics #Edinburgh @ukons.bsky.social
⏰ Just 2 working weeks left to submit your abstract for the #UKONS2026 taking place 13-14 November in Glasgow! Abstracts close 26 June. We look forward to seeing your submissions! Check out website for details: ukons.org/conference/u... @ukons.bsky.social #UKONS2026
📣 Conference passes from Paxman @scalpcooling.bsky.social x2 to UKONS 2026 The abstract should have a focus on scalp cooling but other categories may be considered. ukons.org/conference/u... Follow the UKONS abstract format but send to: events@paxmanscalpcooling.com Deadline: Friday 12 June.
📣 Grants for Early Career Cancer Nurses (UKONS members) UKONS are offering one of 10 complimentary registrations to UKONS 2026. There will be an additional (up to) £400 towards travel & accommodation for 10 selected abstract submissions. ukons.org/conference/u... Deadline: Friday 26 June.
Take part in this anonymous MSc study to help shape psychological support for teenage & young adult cancer patients (13–25). ⏱️ 10–15 mins 📅 Closes 1 Aug Survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #OncologyNursing #TYACancer #PsychologicalSupport
May is also Brain Cancer Awareness Month, UKONS would like to recognise the strength, resilience, & courage of every person affected by brain cancer, as well as the families, carers, and healthcare professionals who support them throughout their journey. 💙 #BrainCancerAwareness #BrainTumourAwareness
✍️ UKONS Priorities Survey. Reminder: extension until tomorrow 22 May. 2 more days to share your views. Take part to help shape the future direction of our work. It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank-you in advance for your time. www.surveymonkey.com/r/UKONS2026M... @ukons.bsky.social
📣 We’re excited to announce the upcoming Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing Study Day, delivered in partnership by the British Journal of Nursing and @ukons.bsky.social Friday 10th July, Cavendish Venues, London. bjnstudydays.co.uk/live/en/page... #OncologyNursing #AdvancedPractice
Tomorrow 12 May, is International Nurses Day, the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) proudly celebrates and recognises the extraordinary contribution of nurses working across cancer care and the wider healthcare community. 💙 #InternationalNursesDay #IND2026 #OncologyNursing @ukons.bsky.social
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Important to consider appropriate sun protection, regular skin checks for lesions or mole changes and avoid using sunbeds. Macmillan cancer awareness has helpful information to learn about skin cancer. www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/sun-awareness/ #Melanoma
#TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth When detected early, testicular cancer has a five-year survival rate of around 95%. Early detection saves lives. 🔗Share the symptom checker: www.testicularcanceruk.com/testicular-c... @ukons.bsky.social @testicularcancer.bsky.social #TesticularCancerAwareness
Testicular cancer symptoms
Testicular Cancer UK , established 2004 and is run by survivors. what are they symptoms?, how to check testicles,Online private support group and online info films. Don't feel alone going through Tes...
testicularcanceruk.com
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the London Marathon this year! A special shout out to members of our UK Oncology Nursing Society who laced up their running shoes for this incredible challenge or supported in the event. 🎉 @ukons.bsky.social #LondonMarathon #OncologyNursing
Bowel cancer awareness continues in April. The Never Too Young campaign encourages individuals to listen to their body and seek advice. Let’s break the stigma, start conversations, and ensure no one feels they’re “too young” to seek help. @ukons.bsky.social #BowelCancerAwareness #NeverTooYoung
📢 Abstract submissions are now OPEN for UKONS 2026! This year is all about Innovation, Inclusion & Impact. See here to submit an abstract: ukons.org/conference/u... Abstracts close 26 June. 📍 SEC, Glasgow 13–14 November @ukons.bsky.social #Innovation #Inclusion #Impact #CallForAbstracts
It’s time to secure your place on the UKONS Genomics Masterclass! UKONS is delighted to announce a one day Genomics Masterclass in 5 UK cities: Edinburgh, London, Liverpool, Belfast & Cardiff. FREE to members. To register see here: ukons.org/events/genom... @ukons.bsky.social #cancergenomics
Before March is out, time to shine a light on Brain Tumour Awareness. 🔦 Gliomas, are one of the most commonly occurring types of tumours. The image below shows potential symptoms depending on the part of the brain affected. Awareness can save lives. @ukons.bsky.social #BrainTumourAwareness
1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. For Black men, the risk rises to 1 in 4. Awareness starts with understanding the signs and taking action. prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-inf... @ukons.bsky.social @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social #ProstateCancerAwareness
Congratulations to winners in the *Oncology Nurse of the Year* British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026, in association with UKONS. • Jo Dowle - Wessex (Winner) • Gini Melesi – East of England (Silver) • Emma Davey – Liverpool (Bronze) @ukons.bsky.social #BJNAwards #OncologyNursing
Thanks for sharing in #NationalCancerCNSDay yesterday. Pictured are our YECCN nurses who also contributed to the day. They are an inspiring reminder that investing in people is essential as we shape the future of cancer care. 💙 @ukons.bsky.social #NationalCancerCNSDay #FutureOfNursing
Happy National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day. We will be running our own celebration event here at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. It is great to see the role of the CNS enshrined within the #NationalCancerPlan #NationalCancerCNSDay @ukons.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
🩺 Celebrating National Cancer CNS Day! LCNSs play a crucial role in improving lung cancer care. NLCA’s QI work continues to support better access nationwide. 🔗 buff.ly/Kjdb8fq @hqip.bsky.social @btog.bsky.social @lcnuk.bsky.social @natcan-news.bsky.social #LungCancer #NationalCancerCNSDay
Today is #NationalCancerCNSDay. We spoke with some of our brilliant Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) at King’s about why they love their work and the difference they make 💙 Find out more ➡ tinyurl.com/57nj8r38
