Opinion
I was diagnosed with depression caused by stress and compassion fatigue
Coronation Street cervical cancer story could increase take-up of screening services
Finding time to talk through the emotional toll of caring
Comment
I was diagnosed with depression caused by stress and compassion fatigue
Nurse Aly Foyle appeared to have it all, but then she started to fear going to work
Coronation Street cervical cancer story could increase take-up of screening services
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust worked with scriptwriters to produce a realistic storyline
Cancer research: how my shared sarcoma experiences could benefit others
Maria Onasanya says her sarcoma journey taught her the value of being involved in research
More nurse specialists needed to improve prostate cancer outcomes
A shortage of specialist nurses could affect outcomes for men with prostate cancer
Three ways to support colleagues with cancer at diagnosis, during treatment and beyond
Breast surgeon Liz O’Riordan draws on her experience of breast cancer to advise on helping fellow staff
Nurses need to do more on cervical screening as Jade Goody effect fades
Ten years on from peak Jade Goody factor, nurses should encourage women to book a test
Editorial
Finding time to talk through the emotional toll of caring
Do too many nurses bury their feelings after a challenging experience at work?
Filling in the gaps behind the headlines this Movember
Laura James, senior specialist nurse at Prostate Cancer UK, commends men who are defying taboos and speaking about their experiences
Prompting early discussions around end of life care
Consultant editor Carole Farrell on the importance of advanced care planning for palliative care.
A chance for ‘ordinary’ nurses to share, inspire and win recognition for their...
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate exceptional nursing care, writes editor Graham Scott
Showcasing the best of cancer nursing
Pain management, celebrating excellence in nursing and writing for publication all feature in this month's edition of Cancer Nursing Practice
Healthcare workers cannot be the simple solution to nursing shortages
Former UKONS president Richard Henry on coping with rising patient demand on cancer services.
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