UK Oncology Nursing Society

🎉 Congratulations to our Immediate Past President, Professor Karen Campbell, awarded a Professorship in Professional Practice by Edinburgh Napier University! 👏 Recognising her outstanding contributions to cancer nursing, personalised care, research and workforce safety. #CancerNursing #Research

🎉 A milestone for cancer care! UKONS is proud to have contributed to the new RCP & Macmillan Acute and Supportive Oncology Consensus Statement. A shared vision for timely, equitable, person-centred cancer care. 💙 www.rcp.ac.uk/media/mokh2c... #AcuteOncology #CancerNursing

💙 A fantastic day at the #UKASCC Supportive Oncology Summit at Royal Marsden. 🙌🏻 Inspiring discussions on collaboration, innovation. Acute & Supportive Oncology help improve quality of life, reduce hospital admissions and deliver truly person-centred cancer care. #AcuteOncology #CancerCare

15 Oct Join us for our webinar focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion. We will be focusing on cancer care and experience from a transgender perspective. web-eur.cvent.com/event/0621fc... 🌈 Because everyone deserves to feel respected, understood and supported through their cancer journey 🩵

🎉 UKONS Annual Conference – Glasgow, here we come! 📅 13–14 November 🌟 Innovation, Inclusion & Impact 🌟 Two inspiring days of learning, celebrating excellence and connecting with cancer nurses across the UK! Together, we're shaping cancer care! 💙 #UKONS2026 #CancerNursing ukons.org/conference/u...

🩵Acute Oncology week.🩵 From recognising life-threatening oncological emergencies and managing cancer treatment toxicities to supporting patients with a new cancer diagnosis, Acute Oncology makes a real difference every day. 🩵Right care. Right place. Right time FHFT AOS team at an awards ceremony 🩵

💚 It’s Acute Oncology Week!💚 A huge shout-out to Acute Oncology teams across the UK delivering expert care for people with treatment toxicities, cancer complications & new cancer presentations. Making a difference every day —across urgent cancer care. #AOSWeek #AcuteOncology #UKONS #CancerNursing

📢 Draft agenda for the UKONS November Conference. Take a look at what’s in store, with an exciting programme of expert speakers, engaging speakers opportunities to connect with colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you! 💙 #UKONS #UKONSConference #OncologyNursing ukons.org/conference/u...

🧬 That’s a wrap for the 2026 #UKONSGenomics Masterclass series! Yesterday we completed our 5th Genomics Masterclass in Cardiff, hosted by Velindre Cancer Service. A fantastic day of learning, discussion & case studies. Huge thanks to our speakers and hosts and Merck Healthcare for supporting UKONS.

Thyroid Cancer Awareness month. Thyroid cancer may present with lumps or swelling in the neck, persistent hoarseness. Know the signs, notice changes and seek advice. Head and Neck cancer CNSs support people with thyroid cancer throughout the pathway.🦋 www.btf-thyroid.org/listing/cate...

🌟UKONS Genomics Master Class, Belfast!🌟 Fantastic day in Belfast (Friday, 4th Sept.) as part of our UK Genomics series! 🧬 Thanks to Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for hosting, Merck for supporting and special thanks to Elaine Vickers BMedSc PhD. Cardiff, here we come! 🚀 #UKONS #Genomics

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...

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

🧬 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

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

Today we recognise #NationalCancerCNSDay across the UK and Ireland. This year embraces the theme, “Championing Change, Transforming Lives”, to showcase the impact of CNSs. ukons.org/news/nationa... We look forward to seeing and sharing your celebration. @ukons.bsky.social #NationalCancerCNSDay

2 days to go to #NationalCancerCNSDay! Kicking off the weekend from the Chair of our Young & Early Career Cancer Nurses (YECCN), Emma Paul. Our younger workforce will form the backbone of future services. See tools to share your role here: ukons.org/news/nationa... @ukons.bsky.social

1 week to go!#NationalCancerCNSDay Download the asset pack to find: ✅ Social media posts ✅ Email footer ✅ Teams background ✅ Profile picture frame ✅ Social media banner ✅ Key assets in Welsh ukons.org/events/natio... Thanks to: Media 1 Productions Ltd @ukons.bsky.social #nationalcancercnsday

Celebrating 115 years of International Women’s Day! 🎉 #IWD The theme this year is ‘Give to Gain’. Huge thanks to all the women in our nursing & healthcare communities who have modelled this spirit of giving be it time, knowledge or support. @ukons.bsky.social #IWD #givetogain #collaboration

The sun is out and we’re getting ready for Glasgow – #UKONS2026☀️ We can’t promise sunshine in Glasgow on 13–14 November, but we can promise a packed agenda with inspiring speakers and plenty of impact. More details in due course. @ukons.bsky.social #UKONS2026 #OncologyNursing #CancerCare

📣 It’s here! Delighted to bring you the asset pack for the 5th National Cancer CNS Day, Monday 16th March! The theme this year is “Championing Change, Transforming Lives.” Please download the pack and help celebrate this vital role. ukons.org/news/nationa... @ukons.bsky.social #cancercare

⭐️N.Ireland launch a Cancer Nursing Career Pathway⭐️ UKONS welcomes this framework to support career progression in cancer nursing. Competencies were adapted by permission from ACCEND (HEE, 2022) & CCLG/RCN (2022). nursingandmidwiferycareersni.hscni.net/career-pathw... @ukons.bsky.social #careers

📣 Persistent heartburn is not normal. This is a key message of Oseophagel Cancer Awareness month this February. When persistent heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion is a feature for 3 weeks or more, get checked.✅ @ukons.bsky.social @heartburncanceruk #oesophagealcancer #canceraware

🌍 8.3 billion people. No two the same. On World Cancer day, the ‘United by Unique’ theme reminds us that cancer doesn’t define a person. 💙 Let’s keep advocating for the individual at the heart of cancer care. @ukons.bsky.social #UnitedByUnique #WorldCancerDay