📢 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
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#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...
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#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.
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#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...
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#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)
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#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. 💙
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#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
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#LungCancer #NationalCancerCNSDay
A quote from Sam Taylor Brown reads: "I wanted to become a cancer CNS to be able to make a difference in patients' lives."
A quote from Sandra Anteh reads: "I wanted to support children and their families through such a frightening and uncertain period."
A quote from Nataleen Grant reads: "Being a cancer nurse means advocating for patients, helping them and supporting them through their journey."
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.
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#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...
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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
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#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.
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#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.
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#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...
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#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...
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#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.✅
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@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.
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#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
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@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...
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#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
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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
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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.
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#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.
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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.
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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.
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#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...
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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
