Opinion
End of life care: my experience as a nurse and daughter
How Facebook transformed our breast screening service
Clinical research nurses are at the forefront of life-saving cancer work
Comment
End of life care: my experience as a nurse and daughter
Nurse Alison Woods describes her contrasting emotions during her mum's final days
How Facebook transformed our breast screening service
Uptake increased thanks to social media posts and a messaging app
Clinical research nurses are at the forefront of life-saving cancer work
Three leading cancer experts explain why the role of the clinical research nurse is crucial
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
Editorial
Finding time to talk through the emotional toll of caring
Do too many nurses bury their feelings after a challenging experience at work?
Coronation Street storyline sends a powerful message about cervical screening
Coronation Street has been praised for its balanced portrayal of life with cancer
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
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