CPD articles

Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.

Colorectal cancer is a significant health problem throughout the western world. In the UK it...

01 May 2002

Oral care for people with cancer is particularly important. An inability to eat, the effects...

01 Apr 2002

Surgery is the oldest form of treatment for patients with solid tumours. It is vital that...

01 Mar 2002

There is a bewildering array of research designs and terminology awaiting the cancer nursing...

01 Feb 2002

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RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding

08 Nov 2018

Improving clinicians' understanding of oral complications in cancer care through...

14 Nov 2018

Carol Brearley, a breast care specialist nurse, talks about qualities a cancer nurse should

05 Jul 2018

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and uncomfortable. More than one in three...

29 Jul 2015

Specialist nurses could glean information collected from patients at home to proactively...

08 Aug 2018