Macmillan: how nurses can tackle online cancer myths and bogus cures
Research shows thousands are made anxious, depressed or confused by false information online
19 Feb 2020
Opinion
Forum focus: specialist nurses are needed now more than ever in cancer care
Politicians must see value of vital role
12 Feb 2020
Cancer care can benefit from sharing the stories of those affected
Sharing lived experiences can help deliver more holistic cancer care
04 Feb 2020
Comment
Macmillan: how nurses can tackle online cancer myths and bogus cures
Research shows thousands are made anxious, depressed or confused by false information online
19 Feb 2020
Cancer care can benefit from sharing the stories of those affected
Sharing lived experiences can help deliver more holistic cancer care
04 Feb 2020
How I made the move from NHS to private healthcare
Helen Dutton describes the adjustments she needed to make in a new job with Bupa
27 Jan 2020
How Marie Curie's Talkabout campaign tackles taboo around death and dying
Early and open conversations can make a huge difference to the end of life experience
07 Jan 2020
How a cancer charity trains nurses to respond to calls for support
Training for nurse specialists at Prostate Cancer UK includes mentors and a learning contract
17 Dec 2019
End of life care: my experience as a nurse and daughter
Nurse Alison Woods describes her contrasting emotions during her mum's final days
29 Nov 2019
Editorial
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
02 Jan 2020
Finding time to talk through the emotional toll of caring
Do too many nurses bury their feelings after a challenging experience at work?
19 Aug 2019
Be aware of the effect language and phrases can have on cancer patients
Healthcare professionals share their experiences as cancer patients
26 Feb 2020
Coronation Street storyline sends a powerful message about cervical screening
Coronation Street has been praised for its balanced portrayal of life with cancer
01 Nov 2019
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
19 Oct 2018
Free
Prompting early discussions around end of life care
Consultant editor Carole Farrell on the importance of advanced care planning for palliative care.
26 Jan 2018
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.
01 Mar 2017
Forum Focus: an unpalatable read
‘Delayed cancer surgery’ is making headlines yet again – but that's not the whole story
24 Jan 2017
Forum Focus: how you can influence evidence-based guidance
Cancer nurses can contribute to policy development, such as the consultation on the drugs fund
26 Oct 2016
Forum Focus: raising awareness of breast cancer
October turns pink to raise awareness of breast cancer
29 Sep 2016
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.
31 Aug 2016
Reviews
Book review: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
Assistant professor Vineeth Joseph reviews Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care
10 Jun 2019
Book review: Death and the Elephant
Nurse consultant Natalie Doyle reviews a life-affirming memoir
10 Jun 2019
Book review: Anti Cancer Living
Chemotherapy nurse consultant Catherine Oakley reviews Anti Cancer Living
09 Apr 2019
Book review: The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
Maria Leadbeater reviews The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer
09 Apr 2019
Book review: Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Community liaison nurse team leader Kate Law reviews the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
08 Feb 2019
Book review: Abbreviated MRI of the Breast: A Practical Guide
Informative reference book written from a US perspective
08 Feb 2019