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Sex and intimacy after cancer treatment: how to provide support and information
Taboos over intimacy and sex prevent people affected by cancer treatment seeking help
27 Nov 2019
Coping with chemo: charity customises wigs for patients dealing with hair loss
A charity trains hairdressers to style wigs for people who lose their hair in chemotherapy
14 Nov 2019
Cancer and the menopause: how nurses can support, educate and advocate for patients
How nurses can best support patients experiencing cancer and the menopause
14 Oct 2019
End of treatment bells in cancer wards: sound of hope or upsetting jangle?
Ringing an end of treatment bell is spreading in the NHS, but not everyone welcomes it
14 Aug 2019
In Laura’s name: the charity that aims to prevent suicide among nurses
The Laura Hyde Foundation campaigns for better mental health support for healthcare staff
12 Jul 2019
NHS must persuade nurses to return to practice – and get better at keeping staff too
Strategies to lure lapsed registrants back need to be matched by changes in the workplace
04 Jul 2019
New guidance on active surveillance for men with low-risk cancer
NICE states that men opting for less radical treatment need information and support
12 Jun 2019
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End of life care: what thousands of nurses told our annual survey
The pressures of short-staffing and how some staff spend breaks sitting with dying patients
29 May 2019
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RCN congress 2019: your quick guide to what’s on the agenda
Nurses’ pay, staffing levels, clinical issues and bullying to be discussed
17 May 2019
Northern Ireland set for new cancer strategy
New cancer strategy will come amid predicted significant rise in demand for services
11 Apr 2019
Revealed: what nurses say about short-staffing and how it’s harming patient care
Nurses open up about the risks to patient safety – and their work-life balance
27 Mar 2019
Mind your cancer language
Poll reveals 40% of people find militaristic words such as 'fight' inappropriate
14 Feb 2019
NHS Long Term Plan reveals bold cancer strategy, but doubts remain over its delivery
Plans for improved cancer diagnosis and care are threatened by nurse shortages
24 Jan 2019
It’s okay to talk about dying
How healthcare professionals can overcome their reluctance to talk to patients about death...
02 Jan 2019
Review of 2018: The pay deal creates fallout and nurse leaders bow out
We look back on the year’s events, from a controversial pay rise to a vote of no confidence
19 Dec 2018
Cancer care improves, but still falls short of targets
Health Foundation report finds that 10,000 lives in England could be saved each year
12 Dec 2018
What does high turnover in nurse director posts really mean for the profession?
With Nursing Standard research showing trend remains unchanged, experts consider the impact
18 Oct 2018
Government sets new cancer targets as trusts in England struggle to meet existing ones
Is there a risk of being railroaded by too many targets in cancer care?
15 Oct 2018