Opinion
Raising awareness of prostate and other cancers affecting men
To improve cancer outcomes there needs to be investment in nurses and healthcare staff
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
Comment
Raising awareness of prostate and other cancers affecting men
Man Van project offers free health checks for men
Racist abuse in the NHS: ignoring patients’ prejudice doesn’t make it go away
Managers expect staff to put up with insults, and when we don’t we’re called confrontational
Safe staffing is not a local issue – but England seems to have missed the memo
Legislated nurse-to-patient ratios are gaining support globally, so why not here?
DNACPR discussions with patients and families: do you feel adequately prepared?
Advance care planning and the tools that can help you ask patients what matters to them
Learning disability and autism training: why my son’s death will not be in vain
New programme will help staff improve their skills and confidence when delivering care
Coping after baby loss: why I set up a ‘safe space’ peer support group
A senior staff nurse explains how it helped her return to work after two miscarriages
Expert advice
NMC registration fee: where your money goes, plus how to get help to pay
What to do if you’re worried you’ll struggle to pay the £120, or have missed a payment
NHS mileage allowances: what are you entitled to and why it needs an urgent update
Nurses have been hit hard by rising fuel costs as NHS mileage allowances fail to cover costs
Mental capacity: when can relatives make treatment decisions for a patient?
What you need to know about the Mental Capacity Act and lasting power of attorney
Child refugees: how nurses should assess their needs
Nurses need to be aware of safeguarding as well as physical health needs
Finance apps: the help you need to manage your money and find offers and discounts
With living costs rising sharply, take a look at our list of apps that put you in control
NHS pension changes: what you need to know
The age discrimination ‘remedy’ takes effect soon – find out what it could mean for you
Editorial
To improve cancer outcomes there needs to be investment in nurses and healthcare staff
As the pandemic recedes, we must meet the needs of people who require cancer care
Welcome to the new normal
Perhaps among the few positive effects of the pandemic is the enhanced status of nurses
Despite COVID-19 cancer nurses continue to do all they can for their patients
Caring, courageous and innovative work goes on amid the fear and grief
Be aware of the effect language and phrases can have on cancer patients
Healthcare professionals share their experiences as cancer patients
Wigs for people with cancer-related hair loss have improved since mum’s Trump bouffant
A new charity is creating stylish wigs for people facing medical-related hair loss
Coronation Street storyline sends a powerful message about cervical screening
Coronation Street has been praised for its balanced portrayal of life with cancer
Your views
Readers panel: do nurses have a duty to set an example to patients and quit smoking?
Public Health England head of digital strategy Mary Black, who lost her father and grandfather to smoking-related diseases, has urged nurses who smoke to lead by example and kick the habit. Nursing Standard readers have their say.
Forum Focus: an unpalatable read
‘Delayed cancer surgery’ is making headlines yet again – but that's not the whole story
Forum Focus: how you can influence evidence-based guidance
Cancer nurses can contribute to policy development, such as the consultation on the drugs fund
Forum Focus: raising awareness of breast cancer
October turns pink to raise awareness of breast cancer
Voluntary rules will not stem the obesity epidemic
Without prompt action, obesity could cause 670,000 new cases of cancer in the UK in the next two decades, warns Cancer Research UK.
Reviews
Book review: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
Assistant professor Vineeth Joseph reviews Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care
Book review: Death and the Elephant
Nurse consultant Natalie Doyle reviews a life-affirming memoir
Book review: Anti Cancer Living
Chemotherapy nurse consultant Catherine Oakley reviews Anti Cancer Living
Book review: The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Maria Leadbeater reviews The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Book review: Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Community liaison nurse team leader Kate Law reviews the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Book review: Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: A Practical Guide
Informative reference book written from a US perspective