Absolutely loved it @hayleygullen.com - many congratulations! I love your humour, your honesty, your insights, your self-advocacy, your wisdom. All the very best for the road ahead - and more graphic novels I hope!

“Our goal is to ensure that the benefits of cancer treatments are fully understood, not just in terms of survival, but also in how they impact patients’ day-to-day lives,” Prof. Ian F. Tannock #CancerQualityOfLife

Eloquently put.

The legendary @brueraeduardo.bsky.social discussing #survonc with long term #chronic toxicity and multi-dimensional #suffering. Love the #pallonc integration. #SuppOnc treats all patients and their suffering.

The NHS Long Term Plan prioritises personalised care, focused on shared decision‑making and what matters to patients. This approach offers better‑coordinated support for complex health needs. Learn more: 📺 YouTube: youtu.be/7cdgra-Wrfk 🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/mtwt5ajy

The British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) Patient & Carer Event. Monday 6th October 2025. Discover the latest on inclusive trials, innovative treatments, AI in care and smarter tumour analysis. Huge thanks to @brainstrust.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3VqalYm

Go on, have a peek inside my book! “This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” will be published NEXT WEEK! Preorders are open now! linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...

With #Stoptober approaching, it’s a great opportunity to support patients to quit smoking. The WHO showed that stopping smoking reduces the risk of postoperative complications by up to 50%. Every conversation counts. View our resources: shorturl.at/amDUK

Great to see this report adding even more weight to the evidence in favour of cancer #Prehabilitation and #Rehabilitation 👏 Not just in length of stay but people gaining peer support through treatment & supported to make longterm healthy lifestyle choices 🙌 phw.nhs.wales/news/cancer-...

Our next MASCC Short Talk features @drdonsdizon.bsky.social and Dr. Linda Bosserman, chairs of our workshop on sexual health after cancer - an important and sometimes overlooked topic. Watch now: vimeo.com/1118137294 #MASCC25 #SuppOnc

MASCC Survey on Predicting Side Effects of Anti-Cancer Treatments @cancercaremascc.bsky.social oncodaily.com/voices/side-... #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #MASCC

“Up to 95% of patients experience Cytokine Release Syndrome & nearly half develop immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome —complications that are not only life-threatening but also limit scalability, access, and outpatient delivery of CAR T.”

Sometimes the best support comes from connecting with others who truly understand🌻 Explore our support services to see how we can help people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease: prda.org.uk/support/ #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer #RTLateEffects

In advanced cancer, the first unscheduled hospitalization predicts poor survival (median OS 108–164 days). Older age, male sex, poor performance, long or tumor-related admissions worsened outcomes. First admission is a good trigger for palliative care referral. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40715739/

📣 Calling clinicians and academics with knowledge and experience of #resistancetraining as an intervention 📣 The #NIHR MLTC Cross NIHR-Collaboration are exploring interventions for people with #MLTC and need your help. The survey should take around 7-10 minutes to complete - lnkd.in/giUXUp43

Our new website is live! 🎉 All 10 national cancer audits are now in one place: bowel, OG, NHL, lung, ovarian, kidney, prostate, pancreatic, primary breast & metastatic breast. Plus refreshed QI & new sections have been added, check it out here 👉 natcan.org.uk

The @rcoanews.bsky.social has been commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social to deliver the first National Clinical Audit in perioperative Care (NCAPC) with the support of CPOC. The RCoA CR&I are now recruiting for two clinical co-leads to oversee this work. Closing: 01 October 2025 shorturl.at/hYNn6

Brilliant to hear about whole pathway improvements by Ashford and St Peter’s colorectal cancer nursing team & MDT. Better pre- & postoperative care resulting in reduced waiting times, length of stay & complications, and better patient satisfaction and staff morale 👏👏 @surreyandsussexca.bsky.social

Fantastic new Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation resource hub on @surreyandsussexca.bsky.social website 👍 with lots of focus on physical activity 🏃‍♀️💪🧘🏓🏊‍♀️👨‍🌾🙌 surreyandsussexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-work/per...

Great to hear from Rachel Brown, clinical lead for Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in @surreyandsussexca.bsky.social about the local work including the PRIME trial and the resources via @cancercaremap.bsky.social. Exciting news about Alliance Cancer Academy training on physical activity 👏

#NATCAN publish 7 State of the Nation cancer reports #ClinicalAudit #CAAW25 @natcan-news.bsky.social @naopri-natcan.bsky.social @naome-natcan.bsky.social @noca-natcan.bsky.social @npaca-natcan.bsky.social @nnhla-natcan.bsky.social @nkca-natcan.bsky.social @nogca-natcan.bsky.social @hqip.bsky.social

Delighted to be in Sussex today for the @surreyandsussexca.bsky.social annual event on Personalised Care in Cancer and Why It Matters. Brilliant that the Alliance is able to bring folks together to celebrate the progress on #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer as well as inspire further improvements 🙌👏

MASCC is conducting a study to understand the perceptions of providers, patients and caregivers regarding the prediction of side effects of anti-cancer treatments. Access here: Patients and caregivers: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKJRHVG Healthcare providers: www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQ5YP55

@sallywheelwright.bsky.social has a new article out in Cancer Medicine! Please read at the link below: doi.org/10.1002/cam4...

They observe “According to the Lymphoma Coalition’s 2024 Global Patient Survey, 67% of people living with lymphoma report emotional effects like anxiety, depression and fear of the cancer coming back or getting worse. Yet many aren’t talking to their healthcare teams or seeking support.”

Every UK organisation -governmental or not- should quit X right now. Actively using that platform is no longer justifiable by anything.

NIHR ARC Wessex withdraws from X/Twitter @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/post/nihr-ar...

Here, an RCT showing olanzapine improves cancer-related loss of appetite. That said, like other current appetite stimulant options, it's improving enjoyment of food, but not muscle/strength (here, handgrip strength decreased) dx.doi.org/10.6004/jncc...

**Early bird UKONS conference rates closes 19th September 11pm** It’s a celebration of 20 years of UKONS so it’s one not to miss, as we celebrate the ‘Inspirational in Cancer Nursing’. Click the link for fee information and book today! www.ukons.org/events/ukons... #UKONS2025 #Cancernursing

Fantastic to be in Chester-le-Street for the Macmillan Regional Study Day on Pelvic Radiotherapy late effects. Amazing venue @durhamcricket.bsky.social with Lumley Castle in the background. Looking forward to a superb day @prda.org.uk #PelvicRadiationDisease #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer

Ever wondered why a healthcare worker may not be able support you with Pain SelfMgt info/skills? It’s often not their fault because many were not taught coaching Pain SelfMgt skills, in their respective med school. Want to learn/increase you skills? paintoolkit.thinkific.com/ online courses.

Michael Jefford Invites Participation in MASCC26 @cancercaremascc.bsky.social @michael-jefford.bsky.social oncodaily.com/voices/micha... #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #MASCC26

We’re pleased to announce that 10 new resources from HQIP have been published! Focused on maternity and perinatal care, hip fracture, and cancer, they include data, infographics, and recommendations, to support quality improvement. Read the reports here: www.hqip.org.uk/news/sst-sep25/

My lymphoedema set in about a year after cancer treatment ended. I was hoping to avoid it. It can be extremely dispiriting to have new long-term health conditions emerge. These happen to most of us at some point as we age, but my conditions are inextricably linked to the trauma of cancer. #cansky

As ever, exercise is the thing, and it is easier to build the sooner you start.

It’s important we address these challenges. Patients who are missed may not receive timely support to manage their symptoms, maximise their quality of life, or plan ahead for the care they'd like to receive at the end of life.

The first paper from my PhD research has just been published in @bjgp.bsky.social 🎉 Our review found that people with incurable cancer risk missing out on vital end-of-life support due to challenges faced by GPs when identifying patients who need palliative care. doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

A new Journal of Clinical Oncology report calls for a paradigm shift in how cancer drug dosages are determined, concluding that the long-standing practice of using the "maximum tolerated dose" may be outdated, harmful to patients, & ill-suited for modern cancer therapies. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUp7Q

Join our research! We are looking for SLTs and CNSs who work with people with #laryngectomy to join a focus group. If you regularly perform valve changes, we would love to hear from you. We are extra keen to hear from CNSs so please share! 🔗http://bit.ly/3FAu2Ze or QR below.

Still happening today #SelfmgtLIVING-Works

Cancer patients in our region rate their NHS care as among the best in the country. The annual NHS CPES survey shows that in our area overall care was rated at 9.03 out of 10, with the national average at 8.9. Thanks to the patients who took part! For more see cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/cancer-...

A new open access systematic review in Supportive Care in Cancer evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of digital technology to deliver physical activity and nutrition interventions for adults with advanced or incurable cancer. Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Meet our new Clinical Champion: Emma Craske, Specialist Nurse at Prostate Cancer UK! 🎉 💭 Emma will be aiming to create a framework to support men living with advanced prostate cancer, using surveys & focus groups to uncover what helps most post-treatment and beyond.

Love to see this: “130K OP appts saved following implementation of 47 Personalised Stratified Follow Up pathways, saving around £36m since launch and £5.3m in 2024/25” 👏👏

Honoured to be speaking about #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer at Oral Oncology QoL meeting #IAOO2025 Amazing programme - am learning loads! #CancerQualityOfLife

Delighted to be helping at @prda.org.uk Community of Practice event today - what a fantastic programme 👏👏 I know we’re going to be learning & sharing a huge amount, which will benefit people affected by the under-recognised symptoms of #PelvicRadiationDisease Thanks to 3D Matrix for sponsorship 👍

A 3-year structured exercise program after adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improved disease-free and overall survival, physical functioning, and fitness, as compared with health education alone. Full CHALLENGE phase 3 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4mh5RPL #MedSky

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