Forum Focus: the reality of cancer nursing
As cancer care becomes more complex and demanding, we will need to redefine what nurses do
08 Feb 2019
Susanne Cruickshank
How can we reward cancer nurses for the service they give?
As 2019 begins, trusts should look at ways to keep cancer nurses on board
12 Dec 2018
Forum focus: A time for reflection
Kenneth Calman, who spoke at the 2018 Scottish Oncology Summit, produced the first framework for commissioning cancer services
16 Nov 2018
Cancer word play: why we need to stop using the language of war
Words associated with cancer don't have to be like walking into a battlefield
15 Oct 2018
Mapping out nursing roles
How can we increase awareness of the importance of specialist nursing positions in the NHS?
13 Aug 2018
Don't miss your chance to share best practice
Susanne Cruickshank discusses the proactive changes afoot within the RCN cancer and breast care forum
19 Jul 2018
You, Me and the Big C podcast highlights the devastating effect of cancer recurrence
Inspiring BBC podcast deals with the realities of living with a cancer diagnosis
06 Jun 2018
Seize opportunities to take back control of your working lives
Staffing pressures often mean missed breaks, but projects that bring small changes to ward management could give nurses a chance to rest and refuel, writes Susanne Cruickshank
16 May 2018
Cancer fundraising campaigns: avoiding mixed messages
In a bid to raise funds, the Stand Up to Cancer campaign group produced a special series of popular show The Great British Bake Off. But RCN cancer and breast care forum chair Susanne Cruickshank thinks there has been a clash of messages given the publication of figures relating to obesity and cancer ahead of the series.
11 Apr 2018
Harnessing the potential of technology to fight cancer
Apps and digital tools can help people to customise treatment but we must make sure we create functional systems to be used in a practical environment
22 Mar 2018
Making and breaking those New Year resolutions
Susanne Cruickshank, on what the New Year could bring for the NHS.
19 Jan 2018
Forum focus: influencing policy
Ensuring that the voice of nursing is heard can often be tricky, but is an important part of the RCN's role.
21 Sep 2017
Forum Focus: finding your feet in a new career
As exam results are issued and careers begin, RCN cancer and breast care forum Susanne...
23 Aug 2017
Demystifying cancer terms
The assumption that everyone knows everything there is to know about cancer needs to by...
05 Jun 2017
Helping cancer recovery through physical activity
Susanne Cruickshank on the evidence that maintaining fitness levels during cancer treatment...
25 Apr 2017
Forum focus: what’s in a name?
Whether it’s cancer nurse specialist or advanced nurse practitioner, nurse titles should be...
23 Mar 2017
Forum Focus: a framework for all
21 Feb 2017
Forum Focus: an unpalatable read
‘Delayed cancer surgery’ is making headlines yet again – but that's not the whole story
24 Jan 2017