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.
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#StayConnected
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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#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.
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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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October and Breast Cancer Awareness continues…
This year’s theme of the Global Health Cancer Initiative is: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.
Because, no matter where in the world someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, every story is unique.
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#globalbreastcancerinitiative
🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that the UKONS website has had a major revamp, designed to better serve our members!
🔗 ukons.org
Use your email address & set a new password to get started.
#UKONS #NewWebsite #20YearsOfUKONS
✍ IT's TIME TO VOTE ✍
The UKONS Board elections are now open with 4 positions to fill this year.
Check out the nominees Biogs HERE:
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Then cast your VOTE using the link in your email.
Voting closes Monday 6th October 2025!
#UKONS #CancerNursing
**September is Blood Cancer Awareness**
This September we are reminded of the advances made in treating leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, especially in childhood leukaemia since the 1960s.
Knowing these early warning signs can help to contribute to the survivorship picture.
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#Bloodcancer
Can you spare 5-10 mins to help with this survey on fertility and immunotherapy checkpoint inhibitors?
Devised by the Royal Marsden melanoma team, the survey closes on 19th September.
Follow the link…
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
With thanks for your time.
#surveytime
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🌟 20 Years, 20 Stories LAUNCH! 🌟
Head to the #UKONS website to read the first of our inspirational 20 stories as we celebrate our members and how UKONS has impacted them over the years.
Our first story is from Joseph Peralta!
www.ukons.org/events/ukons...
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🎗July is Sarcoma Awareness Month🎗
Sarcoma is a rare and often misunderstood group of cancers that begins in the bones and soft tissues, including muscles, fat, blood vessels, and nerves.
💛 Join us in spreading awareness
Sarcoma UK - sarcoma.org.uk/sarcoma-awar...
#SarcomaAwarenessMonth #UKONS
2x free passes for UKONS 2025 via Paxman Scalp Cooling
Here’s how…
1. Submit a poster abstract by 13th June (ideally) with a focus on scalp cooling (alongside guidelines on UKONS website)
to events@paxmanscalpcooling.com
2. Two applicants are guaranteed delegate passes to the event.
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The latest May issue of the British Journal of Nursing (BJN) is now available: magonlinelibrary.com/toc/bjon/cur...
Read more 👇
#Nursing #OncologyNursing #Dermatology #NurseEducation #AdvancedPractice #ClinicalResearch #UKONS
National Cancer CNS Day is TOMORROW! 💙
🎥 The third and final special video is out today!
Learn about the Macmillan NEY CNS Workforce Development Programme here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
📢 Share what’s happening in your organisation & tag @ukons.bsky.social
#UKONS #NationalCancerCNSDay
It's National Cancer CNS Day this Friday! 💙
🎥 The 2nd of our 3 special videos is out today! Watch the video about The Macmillan London CNS Development Pilot here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Let’s make some noise for Cancer CNSs! 👏
#UKONS #NationalCancerCNSDay
So grateful for the #PortsmouthHospitalCharity to support 100 of our cancer workforce with #UKONS #FundamentalsOfCancerCare books. Great present for Christmas 🎄 @duncanenright.bsky.social @mfoulkes.bsky.social
We absolutely loved being part of the UK Oncology Nursing Society annual conference in #Manchester recently, so much so that one of our founders Dr George Brighton wrote a report on what went on during the event. Read more here: lnkd.in/ekyQbxSj #mysunrise #cancer #oncology #nursing #UKONS
