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: [email protected] 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

🎤 Introducing Breathe Strong podcasts. HASAG Asbestos Disease Support & EGFR+UK charity bring you these new podcasts - not just for the Mesothelioma community. Watch: youtube.com/@breathestro... Listen: Spotify/Apple @ukons.bsky.social @egfrpositiveuk.bsky.social @HASAG #patiehtvoice

🌟 Tune in to the Cancer Professionals Podcast! 🌟 A Macmillan & UKONS venture, it’s a great way to enhance clinical insight as you support individuals with cancer. Listen on Spotify & Apple. See here: www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-p... @ukons.bsky.social @Macmillan #CancerCare #Collaboration

*Cervical Cancer Prevention Week* This year’s theme highlights the life-saving impact of HPV vaccination. Let’s: ✔️ Promote HPV vaccination for all eligible groups ✔️ Encourage cervical screening uptake ✔️ Challenge myths and misinformation @ukons.bsky.social eveappeal.org.uk #cancerprevention

Some memories are always worth a revisit! Here’s a special video capturing just a few of the highlights from our 2025 UKONS November conference held in Birmingham. Look out for yourself & your colleagues in the video. Thanks Derek @Digi Deli. youtu.be/FY2XP2PW0ws?... #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

This week is Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. Stomach, oesophageal, liver, pancreatic, lung & brain cancer have an average 5-year survival of just 16%. We must close the research gap to save lives. Learn more here. 👇 lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk #CloseTheResearchGap @ukons.bsky.social

Connection is powerful.⚡️ 2026 brings great things ahead including, National Cancer CNS Day (16 March), educational webinars & in-person events, and our November conference in Glasgow. Follow us here at Bluesky, LinkedIn & Instagram to stay connected. #UKONS #ProfessionalCommunity #StayConnected

Bringing Season’s Greetings to all our members across the four nations and beyond! We wish you a happy Christmas with time to connect & refresh. Reflecting on our 20 year celebrations, we have come far and look forward to more progress ahead. @ukons.bsky.social #SeasonsGreetings #multdev

Here’s a date for those new 2026 diaries! National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day is Monday 16th March. Note this date to highlight the vital and complex role of CNSs and raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding the future of the cancer nursing workforce. #UKONS #cancernursing

We are pleased to announce new leadership updates, effective today: * Dr Mary Tanay assumes the role of President * Dr Jo Bird has been appointed President-Elect * Dr Karen Campbell now serves as Immediate Past President Our sincere gratitude to Karen and best wishes to Mary and Jo. #UKONS

Do join us if you are a UKONS member for our AGM today at 4pm. Remember to check your email for the link. All members are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you online. #UKONS #oncologynursing

Before we tip into December, there’s just time to mark gastric cancer awareness. Symptoms can be vague but if any of these noted in the video persist for more than 3 weeks, seek medical advice: Take a look at this video, 'youtube what is stomach cancer uk' share.google/vBrEQWCdbheM... #UKONS

Thank-you for sharing our 20th Year Anniversary #UKONS2025! 🌟 Huge thanks to all who attended - our presenters, members, champions, supporting charities and our industry partners who helped to make it possible, including Media 1 Productions. See you in Glasgow for #UKONS2026! #20YearsUKONS

#UKONS2025 saw the Handover of Presidency from Dr Karen Campbell to Dr Mary Tanay. With sincere thanks to you, Karen for your supportive leadership and championing of cancer nursing. We look forward to furthering of the UKONS mission under your guidance, Mary. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Not easy to say goodbye to these exceptional board & co-opted members stepping down from board @ #UKONS2025. Huge thanks for helping shape UKONS as we know it. 🌟 Mark Foulkes, @mfoulkes.bsky.social Lyndel Moore, Nellie Kumaralingam, Tracy Wilson, Sophie Maycock & Debora Franchini. #20YearsUKONS

🌟Celebrating our #UKONS2025 Poster winners🌟 1st: Emma Davey 2nd: Noreen Hawkshaw & team 3rd: University Hospitals Sussex Onco-Toxicity & Immuno service Young & Early Career Cancer Nurses category: Rachel O' Malley Past President’s category: Martin Galligan (not pictured) #UKONS2025 #20Years2025

Our #UKONS2025 Past President’s award went to Laura McNab. 🌟 Laura received the award ‘in recognition of her outstanding dedication and inspiring leadership in Systemic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) Education’. Congratulations Laura! 👏 #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Fabulous #UKONS2025 Saturday session from Rebecca Pope, Data Scientist. Real world learnings from GOSH Roche collaboration, show that integrating AI into healthcare is possible. The right people at the table can bring about great things. 🌟 youtu.be/_C9CKjALZzY #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS