Analysis
How is the Scottish cancer strategy faring one year after launch?
The government promised ‘world class’ cancer services – but the view from nurses suggests...
20 Mar 2017
Exclusive: Nursing Standard-Sunday Mirror survey reveals realities of front-line nursing
Almost 60% of nurses feel stressed all or most of the time, according to an exclusive...
19 Mar 2017
Funding and staffing main problems in delivering English cancer strategy
Two reports by charity Macmillan Cancer Support have highlighted the difficulties the NHS is...
24 Feb 2017
‘Extremely worrying’ trend of cancelled cancer surgery in almost 60% of hospitals
NHS 62-day targets missed 11 months in a row as thousands of patients opting for elective...
25 Jan 2017
New framework sets out expectations for all levels of cancer nursing practice
For the first time, a comprehensive vision has been produced for what cancer nursing should...
25 Nov 2016
Bring on the special forces
As more specialist lung cancer nurses are identified as being needed to boost survival rates...
26 Oct 2016
Staff and funding shortages cause delay in cancer strategy implementation
While the vision for ‘world-class’ cancer services was well received, a recent report by MPs...
28 Sep 2016
Is the government strategy on obesity a lost opportunity?
If obesity among children in the UK is not tackled soon, cancer and diabetes rates will soar...
31 Aug 2016
Nurses must get involved in implementing the cancer plan
National cancer director Cally Palmer outlines her vision
05 Jul 2016
Investment in cancer aftercare may ease the path to recovery
Supporting people who survive cancer has been one of the main priorities for the NHS in...
12 May 2016
Cancer nurses give views on revalidation
At the beginning of this month, the first nurses to use the new revalidation system...
13 Apr 2016
Revamped Cancer Drugs Fund urged to monitor outcomes
A revamped Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) is due to be launched in April, but the public accounts...
10 Mar 2016
Insufficient pain relief for cancer patients at end of life
An analysis of views given by more than 21,000 people on the quality of care provided to...
10 Mar 2016
Vanguard sites move forward in improving cancer services
A year ago NHS England called for applications from organisations across the country to...
11 Feb 2016
Royal College of Nursing celebrates a century of care
Cancer nursing is one of the roles highlighted in the RCN centenary exhibition, which opened...
11 Feb 2016
Regulator calls for whistleblowing policy to protect patients and nurses
A consultation has opened on plans for a national whistleblowing policy for the NHS in...
10 Dec 2015