Evidence and Practice
Cancer genomics: assessing nurses’ knowledge, confidence and training needs
Challenges and opportunities for cancer nurses implementing digital health technologies
Supporting patients who undergo genomic testing for Lynch syndrome
Clinical
Cancer genomics: assessing nurses’ knowledge, confidence and training needs
Nurses need to know how to order genomic tests and communicate with specialist genetic teams
Challenges and opportunities for cancer nurses implementing digital health technologies
Benefits of digital health technologies continue to emerge but inequalities may need to be addressed
Systemic anticancer therapy service redesign
A project is addressing demand for SACT and testing changes such as outreach service delivery
Patient concerns after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an evaluation
Importance of holistic assessment of needs post-HSCT and a care plan promoting recovery
Exploring the provision of services to support people with cancer-related pain
A survey showed inconsistent access to services and a need to support staff
Experience of virtual clinics during COVID-19 by patients and healthcare professionals
Patients’ needs should be considered and staff require adequate equipment and training to use it
CPD articles
Supporting patients who undergo genomic testing for Lynch syndrome
Nurses need an understanding of genomics, which is being embedded in diagnostic cancer pathways
Holistic needs assessments: considerations for effective delivery
CNSs and others must work together and teams collaborate so HNAs are available when needed
A guide to the UKONS systemic anticancer therapy competency passport
Advice on the completion, marking and assessment of this SACT competency passport
Supporting preregistration nursing students on specialist cancer practice placements
How nurses can support students’ learning needs and make placements a positive experience for them both
Integrating child-centred and family-centred approaches in children’s cancer nursing
Nurses can use a mix of approaches to tailor care to the needs of the child or young person and their family
Supporting people to manage nutrition throughout their cancer journey
Possible interventions to manage nutrition-related issues and improve quality of life
Practice question
Do we need personalised cancer care in primary care?
By focusing on what matters to patients, personalised care can provide more choice
How can I help people receiving cancer treatments report neutropenic sepsis earlier?
Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear
What is a responsive outpatient cancer service for people with dementia?
Cancer services for people with dementia must be organised, flexible and offer continuity
How should nurses assess and manage pain in a person with cancer?
Exploring the personal meaning of pain for patients can help with support and treatment
Cancer care: how can I ease patient anxiety made worse by COVID?
Tips and advice for nurses caring for people with cancer during the pandemic