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

The Saturday pm #UKONS2025 breakout sessions proved a great way for members to share space in the following interests: -Transformation in Workforce - Advances in Surgical-oncology - Acute Cancer Care - Radiotherapy Thank you to all presenters and session chairs. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Saturday am breakout sessions @ #UKONS2025 packed an informative punch in the following categories. - SACT - Supportive Care - Genomics - Haematology-Onc Thanks to all speakers and to the session chairs. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

During #UKONS2025, Dr. Helena Ullgren, President of European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) presents Professor Annie Young with an EONS Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to the field of cancer nursing. Truly well deserved! #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS #EONS

More #UKONS2025 highlights… Super informative session to launch Day 2 of #UKONS2025 from Elaine Vickers (Clinical Educator & Speaker, Science Communicated Ltd) demystifying the successes behind 20 years of systematic SACT treatment and touching on the challenges ahead. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

What a way to end the day, closing reflections from Dr. Karen Campbell, an evening celebration at our Welcome reception, incorporating our 20th Anniversary awards in seven categories and a night of dancing and karaoke. Congratulations to all our runner-ups and winners! #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Thought provoking session ‘Finding the Right Ladder’ delivered by Dr Lucy Gossage: Oncologist, Triathlete & Founder of Move Against Cancer Lucy shared 3 powerful concepts that resonated deeply with our community: 1. Balance matters 2. Redefining failure 3. Find your why #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Thanks to all our speakers taking part in our four Friday afternoon breakout sessions of Clinical Practice, Education & Training, Leadership and management and Audit & Innovation. Inspirational sessions and something for everyone to take away into practice. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Professor Julian Marchesi, @Imperial College London, shares some powerful insights on the gut microbiome. The use of intestinal microbiota transplants show promising signs to prehabilitate the gut for cancer treatment, improving future patient outcomes. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

We love showcasing the person-centred work you do! Four standout oral abstracts were chosen for plenary. Thanks to Emma Davey, Dr. Jeff Hanna, Rachel O’Malley and Mary Albiona, for demonstrating nurses’ vital role in reducing disparities & changing practice. #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Powerful session, delivered by Professor Alison Leary. The nursing workforce is a high knowledge intensive workforce, providing an incredible return on investment (ROI) yet this is not reflected numerically. Rather than minimising our efforts we can advocate our impact. #UKONS2025 #20Years2025

Dr Karen Campbell gives a warm welcome. #UKONS2025 Delighted to have Professor Annie Young and many past UKONS Presidents with us. Their collective expertise, commitment & leadership has contributed to the UKONS we know today. ‘Standing on the shoulders of giants’! #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

Great to hear the buzz of arrival for #UKONS2025. It’s great to have you with us! Social media highlights will be available on Linkedin, Insta & Bluesky. Once again we thank our Young and Early Career Nurses (YECCN) for helping out with a Insta takeover. 🤩 #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

It’s #UKONS2025 Conference Eve! And we’re ready! 🌟 We look forward to welcoming you all tomorrow @ICC Birmingham to mark 20 years of the ‘Inspirational in Cancer Nursing’. Watch a welcome from Dr Karen Campbell, UKONS President here: youtu.be/kOGoW2IJ8xk?... #UKONS2025 #20YearsUKONS

20 years, 20 stories🌟 Dr Karen Campbell, UKONS President shares our final story, #20. Karen’s journey with UKONS began when she submitted a poster - proof to take opportunities! Thank you, Karen, for sharing your story and for your sterling leadership as UKONS President. #20yearsUKONS #UKONS2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness. 🫁 The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation have a useful symptom checker to share. As with any tool, it does not replace seeking medical advice but it can be used to escalate symptoms. See here: roycastle.org/learn-about-... #cancerawareness #lungcancer

🎉Just 1 Week to Go🎉 UKONS2025! We're officially on conference countdown, and it’s time to get into celebration mode! We’ve pulled together the ‘UKONS over 20 years’ playlist. 20 songs that hit No.1 across the last 20 years. open.spotify.com/playlist/1vA... #UKONS2025 #20YearsOfUKONS

🎥 UKONS 20th Anniversary Films 🎥 Listen to Dr. Verna Lavender share the development of the Acute Oncology passport in our final set of films - a great example of collaboration as “Acute oncology is everyone’s business.” With thanks to Verna. youtu.be/jcUdtntEwaA?... #20YearsUKONS #UKONS2025