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#Lymphoedema can be a late effect of pelvic #radiotherapy. Awareness and early management is vital. Learn about symptoms, risk reduction, and read Corinne’s experience of living with lymphoedema & #PelvicRadiationDisease. 🔗 www.prda.org.uk/lymphoedema-... #WorldLymphoedemaDay

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“This research suggests that load-bearing exercise may help slow the growth of prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. Exercise and an active lifestyle could benefit men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, helping them live longer, healthier lives.”

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Wow 🔥🔥🔥 Love that she was so brave 💪🏻 to do an anti-acknowledgement section 📖 Hate that it was necessary & all the comments from women saying they relate to this too 😖 Nobody should have to deal with this terrible behaviour #WomenInSTEM

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Congratulations on what I’m sure has been a fabulous day! 👏👏 Will undoubtedly help further advance @nhs-wca.bsky.social great work on #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer 🙌

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Next up at #NTSummit we have @sallywarren.bsky.social on the 10 year plan. She says the consultation has been hopeful and enthusiastic. Public want more joined-up, easy to navigate services. Staff want resources and IT to deliver high quality care.

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Webcast Recording: Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: The Path Towards Implementation of Fear of Cancer Recurrence Guidelines Registration: FREE for IPOS members $10 USD for non-members Access by going to ipos-society.org/event-6098785

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ACCEND Cancer Workforce Survey. Make sure we capture what you do and where you do it. Only a few days left Survey closes on March 14, 2025 See tinyurl.com/bdv8ew28

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www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 3 cancer screening programmes participation is significantly lower, with more invalid screening outcomes among individuals with intellectual disability screening policies are not accessible and appropriate for people with intellectual disability

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A starter pack for the cancer community, feel free to tell me who to add. 😊👍🏻 go.bsky.app/2mwnYaX

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We’re sharing patient insights on ALK+ #lungcancer trtmt at #BTOG25. Alectinib had the most side effects, Brigatinib the least. 30-45% on Lorlatinib reported visual, cognitive, or mood effects. When considering side effects alone, 71% chose Lorlatinib over Alectinib. Real experiences matter. #LCSM

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Superb work on supporting people with serious mental illness diagnosed with lung cancer 👏👏 #BTOG25

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Fantastic over of #radiation induced pneumonitis by #ESTRO President @mguckenberger.bsky.social at #BTOG25 Updates the congress on the new #ESTRO guidelines in this area @drjnaidoo.bsky.social @drpeedell.bsky.social

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📣 Don’t forget! The sooner you respond to the Govt call for evidence for the new England national cancer plan, the better, especially on #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer (my favourite subject 😀). You get 500 words on LWBC, so please use them! Deadline 29 April 2025 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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A well-structured MBC MDT can enhance patient care and outcomes in several ways - Olubukola Ayodele @bookiephronesis.bsky.social oncodaily.com/blog/249465 #Cancer #CancerResearch #PatientCare #BreastCancer #Medicine #Health #Oncology #OncoDaily

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Will I feel better? Raising the bar for quality of life in oncology. www.nature.com/articles/s41... @nature.com @natureportfolio.nature.com #CancerResearch #PallOnc #SuppOnc

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📣 Don’t forget! The sooner you respond to the Govt call for evidence for the new England national cancer plan, the better, especially on #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer (my favourite subject 😀). You get 500 words on LWBC, so please use them! Deadline 29 April 2025 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Just under 2 weeks to go to #NationalCancerCNSDay March 14th is an opportunity to both celebrate, but also advocate for, the future of our skilled workforce. This year’s theme is ‘The Modern CNS’. Use it to showcase the complex work we undertake. www.ukons.org/site/assets/...

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Underweight patients with advanced melanoma experienced worse progression-free survival, while higher skeletal muscle density improved overall survival. by Schuiveling M, Ter Maat LS (...) Suijkerbuijk KPM et 25 al. in J Natl Cancer Inst #MedSky 📖 read the article:

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Do you want to help strengthen NHS cancer services & reduce variation in prostate cancer care? Are you a clinical oncological or urological trainee looking to pursue an MD or PhD with an expert clinical/audit team at the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN) buff.ly/4hW4zHz?

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Interested in patient feedback and coproduction? Interested in narrowing inequalities? Read this important paper from @pickereurope.bsky.social

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Excited about #BPOS2025! A fantastic lineup showcasing the latest in #psychooncology research and clinical breakthroughs. Looking forward to insightful discussions and connecting with colleagues. Full programme here: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/bpos2025/pro... #OncoSky #CanSky

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“Advancements in cancer treatment have led to a growing population of cancer survivors worldwide, who often experience premature onset of age-related conditions” #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer

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How likely is it that a pt in a Phase 2 oncology trial will receive a drug that is ultimately FDA-approved? This study says 16.2% (19.4% for NCCN off-label recommendations as well). However, when using an ESMO scale assessing "substantial clinical benefit" it's 9.3% academic.oup.com/jnci/advance...

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#PelvicRadiationDisease “is increasingly recognised worldwide as an ongoing consequence of curative pelvic #radiotherapy, despite widespread implementation of advanced radiotherapy techniques. Specialised services following national guidelines are required.” @prda.org.uk

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@crisbergerot.bsky.social in The Oncologist @rcsimm.bsky.social #pallonc #supponc Mindfulness app 🧘📲 for #kcsm on #IO: ⬆️feasibility (96% retained) ⬆️ adherence (75%) ⬆️ emotional symptoms 😄 ⬇️ fatigue🪫➡️🔋 ⬆️quality of life (P = .001). Accessible #psyonc support! 🔗: academic.oup.com/oncolo/artic...

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#Personalisedcare contradicts contemporary models for #healthcare delivery defined by efficiency and standardisation... Read our paper here, and please share your thoughts! www.emerald.com/insight/cont...

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New open-access article in Supportive Care in Cancer: Effects of nurse-led symptom management in chronic myeloid malignancies: a randomized trial link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SuppOnc #OncSky

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No clarity on funding for the forthcoming cancer plan yet but a clear goal from the new Minister: "Our goal is to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer over the next ten years"

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NEW PODCAST: Fear of cancer recurrence is a major concern for survivors—how can we better support them? Hosted by @bogda-koczwara.bsky.social with Prof Sophie Lebel + A/Prof Ben Smith 🔗 Listen now: t.ly/L5qvM #CancerSurvivorship #FearOfCancerRecurrence #FCR #OncologyCare #CanSky #OncSky #MedSky

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ICYMI: Real-World Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Implementation: Challenges and Successes of a Pan-Canadian Initiative to Improve the Future of Patient-Centered Cancer Care ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/... #JCOOP #JCOJournals

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One of my fav meetings on the planet 🌎. Come join us! #pallonc #survonc #supponc @michael-jefford.bsky.social @crisbergerot.bsky.social @tingtingzhang.bsky.social @fionnualacrowley.bsky.social @ericroeland.bsky.social @mazietsangmd.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social

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If you provide care to people with cancer in any capacity, we want to understand your experience with MASCC Guidelines. Please complete this short survey by March 14: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QL2HWGY #OncSky @oncoalert.bsky.social @maryamlustberg.bsky.social @europeancancer.bsky.social

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Save the date! 14th March is our 4th National Cancer CNS Day. Join us on social media to show support and appreciation for our amazing Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce! #NationalCancerCNSDay

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Refreshed Experience of Care Improvement Framework now live, reflecting new priorities. Includes focus on learning from people who do not use services as expected, building on Trusts' efforts to understand and report actual vs expected access. www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...

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Brilliant news from West London Cancer Alliance - Specialist cancer pain network pathway has launched to help improve #CancerQualityOfLife fpm.ac.uk/rm-partners-...

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I had a great time at this inspirational event - see my profile for various posts I did during the day. #CancerQualityOfLife #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer Many thanks to @yclared.bsky.social and all the Northern Cancer Alliance collaborations! 👏

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Read our latest paper with @marytanay.bsky.social and Nellie Kumaralingam on the impact of immunotherapy on cancer nursing here: kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

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📣 Please respond to the Govt call for evidence for the new England national cancer plan, especially on #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer (my favourite subject 😀). You get 500 words on LWBC, so please use them! Deadline 29 April 2025 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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How does comorbidity burden impact immunotherapy effectiveness in metastatic RCC? 📊🧬 This study explores real-world outcomes & treatment considerations—don’t miss these key insights @ascocancer.bsky.social #GU25!

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Understanding hospital admissions & readmissions due to immune-related adverse events in patients with GU cancers 🏥📊 This study highlights patterns & challenges in managing immunotherapy toxicity. Catch the insights @ascocancer.bsky.social #GU25

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Made it to Bluesky thanks for the prompt @lesleysmith.bsky.social yesterday at the fantastic Northern Cancer Alliance #CancerQualityofLife conference 😊 @yclared.bsky.social

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Adherence to a remote, home-based exercise program significantly improves HRQOL & reduces symptom burden in patients with metastatic prostate cancer #EXIOnc @paulobergerot.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @narjustflorezmd.bsky.social #GU25

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Question to most healthcare workers and most healthcare organisations: Why don’t either promote Supported Self Management skills and events more frequently?

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A privilege to hear from Richard Berman and Helen Hyndman about the the development of Supportive Oncology #SuppOnc services in England 🙌👏 and how patient outcomes are significantly improving as well as better use of NHS resource

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Chloe McMurray (dietitian) and Hannah Whittle (physio) giving a really informative talk about supporting patients to self-manage cancer-related fatigue #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer

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