Reports & Papers

2009 UKONS Annual Conference

Brighton was the venue—and there was change in the air as well as the tang of the sea. For the first time, we held a conference that spanned two days, and offered us the opportunity to party into the night (more than one night for some of us). And that’s not all. We launched a brand-new Genetics Forum. Plus, we shared one conference day (and one of those parties) with our colleagues at BOPA (the British Oncology Pharmacy Association). It was an eye-opener to learn just how much the two organisations have in common. If you want to find out more, please have a look at the conference report. Read More

Safe practice and nursing care of patients receiving oral anticancer medicines

A position statement from the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) on the safe, effective use of oral anticancer medicines was published online on 5 February 2010 by ecancermedicalscience.com. It can be accessed at http://www.ecancermedicalscience.com/treatment-side-effects.asp Read More

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

What Happens Next? - The UK’s first user friendly information guide for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer-has been launched by Target Ovarian Cancer. Read More

Uganda Cancer Trust UK

UKONS has recently received a letter with supporting documentation from the Uganda Cancer Trust UK offering an exciting project opportunity for UK cancer nurses in Uganda. Read More

A position statement from UKONS

UKONs has published an issue of Medicine Matters containing a position statement on oral chemotherapy, written by Catherine Oakley in conjunction with other UKONS members. Read More

Conference poster awards

Cheryl would like to express a huge thank you from the Board and conference organising committee to everyone who presented posters at the UKONS conference this year. The winners and awards are as follows Read More