Lesley Smith

Fantastic to see a focus in NEJM on late effects of radiotherapy

@prda.org.uk

Cancer death rate in Britain down by almost a third since 1980s Huge improvements in prevention, diagnosis and treatment have driven the fall, Cancer Research UK says

Hugely positive new statistics on cancer reported by @andrewgregory.com in today's @theguardian.com.

Research is powering advances in diagnosing, preventing and treating cancer that are changing and saving lives around the world.

Read the Guardian article ⤵️

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Hypertension and cancer: 9 things to know about high blood pressure Does cancer ever cause hypertension? How does high blood pressure affect your treatment? Internist Gloria Iliescu, M.D., answers these and seven other questions.

High blood pressure can affect many parts of the body and may also influence cancer treatment.

Our Dr. Gloria Iliescu explains what hypertension is, why it matters during cancer care and what you can do to manage it: spr.ly/63329B6Dfbh #OncSky #EndCancer

5 million deaths a year globally are attributed to lack of physical activity. Many countries have set policies to promote physical activity but never implemented them.
No improvement in >20 years!
3 new papers
nature.com/articles/s41...
nature.com/articles/s44...
nature.com/articles/s44...

Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/iGNaM8v

Sara Pretorius and colleagues review UK guidelines for individual health conditions and propose improvements to guideline development processes to improve usability of guidelines for clinicians managing patients with multiple long term conditions

https://bit.ly/4slFri8

We should celebrate what CNSs do every day, but especially 16th March - please get involved!

BAUN supports the Nursing Times Bladder and Bowel topics page We are delighted that the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) is a supporter of the Nursing Times Bladder and Bowel topics page.

BAUN supports the Nursing Times Bladder and Bowel topics page

We are delighted that the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) is a supporter of the Nursing Times Bladder and Bowel topics page. #nursing #continence #bladder #bowel #urology #nurses

www.nursingtimes.net/bladder-and-...

Obama: Every day you wake up to things you just didn’t think were possible. Each day we’re told by those in high office to fear each other. Everywhere we see greed and bigotry being celebrated, and bullying and mockery masquerading as strength.

Episode 92: Fundamentals - Discussing Pelvic Radiation Disease with Lisa Durrant - Simply Oncology Join us as we discuss the impact of Pelvic Radiation Disease & the late effects of radiotherapy in the pelvis.We re always trying to get he best result for our patients and to cure cancer but we n...

Very instructive and insightful podcast on pelvic radiotherapy #lateeffects by @simplyoncology.bsky.social and the very wonderful @lisadurrant.bsky.social
Highly recommended!

Part 1 here www.buzzsprout.com/2342317/epis... Part 2 to follow

“Fewer than 1 in 10 older adults w advanced cancer in the trial [in USA] prioritized extending survival over maintaining QoL.
Pt preference for extending survival or maintaining QoL was not assoctd with up-front treatment modifications or downstream outcomes”

So were pt preferences being ignored?

A new study in The Lancet Public Health shows perioperative care reduces post-surgery deaths in high-risk patients.

Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/vcbk50YpxcB

#Ansky #Medsky

AI tool predicts repeat heart attack risk for cancer patients Researchers have developed an AI tool that predicts the risk of further heart attacks in people with cancer.

An AI tool that predicts the risk of further heart attacks in people with cancer has been developed by an international team of researchers led by the University of Leicester.

www.digitalhealth.net/2026/03/ai-t...

Bar chart of responses to the question, 'Which of these new tasks would you be happy to do through the NHS App?' showing that the public supports most of the proposed new uses of the NHS App in England.

Our survey of attitudes to tech and AI in health care reveals three quarters of the public would be happy to use the NHS App for booking hospital appointments (76%), choosing a preferred hospital (73%) and accessing information about procedures (73%).

Explore more findings 👇
https://bit.ly/407xoJG

@btog.bsky.social
#BTOG26
Some posters from the lung nurse team on display @btog.bsky.social 2026 from @christienhstrust

One of the best benefits of Self Management is its FREE ‼️

Here’s how it works 👇

selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article...

#selfmgtliving #paintoolkitacademy #inspireselfmgt #prehab #pssmw27

There are a few places left on our introductory course to using CBT Skills in a physical healthcare setting.
More info on our website www.cbtbridgetochange.co.uk

Applications/enquiries by email via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
(not via me. They know how disorganised my emails get 😆🫣)

Cancer52 sends our best wishes to Ashley Dalton MP as she steps back from her ministerial duties for health reasons. Our thanks for her brilliant work, alongside her colleagues in the DHSC, in developing the National Cancer Plan for England recently.

Have you led an initiative that improved patient care or supported carers?

Submit your proposal for the LCNUK Annual Award and highlight the impact of your work .

Applications close 24th April ▶️ ow.ly/m1bL50YcQ2A

Two women, a patient and a nurse, are looking at each other and smiling. The nurse has her hand on top of the patient’s hand, in a comforting way. The text reads, ‘Are you a healthcare professional? Could your project idea help to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for leukaemia patients?’

We’re delighted to announce further funding for healthcare professionals to undertake projects to improve treatment, care and quality of life for leukaemia patients. 🧡

Applications for our Patient Care Pioneer Award are now open.

Find out more & apply: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/research-and...

Making clinical guidelines work for people with multiple long term conditions: analysis and recommendations from review of single condition guidelines Objectives To evaluate how UK guidelines for individual health conditions consider coexisting multiple long term conditions and to propose improvements to guideline development processes so that guide...

In this study Sara Pretorius and colleagues evaluate how UK guidelines for individual health conditions account for coexisting conditions and propose changes to guideline development to improve care for people with multiple long term conditions

https://bit.ly/4sczrYK

With some incredible actuarial input from the team at Scottish Widows we have launched a projection of cancer prevalence in the UK for 2045.

A 58% increase. 5.4 million people living with or beyond cancer.

A combination of ageing, rising incidence and better treatments accounting for the rise.

RCN Long-term Conditions Conference 2026 | Events | Royal College of Nursing Bookings now open for this debut conference. Join us as we explore 'Tackling health inequalities in long-term conditions: Working together, turning vision into reality'. Streams include; Cancer, Gastro, Cardiology, Respiratory and Mental Health.

Join us at our Long-term Conditions Conference this June, where we'll be exploring cancer nursing in more detail, including the impact of England's new National Cancer Plan.

Explore expert insights into health inequalities and what they mean for your practice. Book your space today ⬇️

'Lived experience tells us about what matters most to patients' Emily John on how chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies have transformed outcomes for people with advanced blood cancers.

‘Lived experience tells us about what matters most to patients’

Emily John on how chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies have transformed outcomes for people with advanced blood cancers. #nursing #cancer #rarediseases #RareDiseaseDay #nurses #health

www.nursingtimes.net/cancer/car-t...

Should cancer survivors see a cardiologist? | Cancer Today Cancer survivors have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but a cardiologist can help you stay on top of your heart health.

Cancer survivors have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but a cardiologist can help you stay on top of your heart health. Cancer Today outlines the important role cardiologists can play in survivorship care: buff.ly/20bQZqm @susandent.bsky.social

Research Blog: When donor cells attack - understanding GvHD - Leukaemia UK After a stem cell transplant some patients experience severe or long-lasting complications, in this blog we delve into why GvHD happens.

Have you ever heard of Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) - a complication that can happen after a stem cell transplant?

In our latest blog, we explore how and why it happens, how transplant teams try to reduce the risk, and how it can be treated. 👇
www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/stories/when...

A poster about: Addressing Vocational Challenges in Cancer Survivorship: Employment, Education, and Career Disruption

Excited to attend (and speak at) the @mdanderson.bsky.social #Survivorship Retreat.

There is an acute need to improve how we support cancer survivors & return QOL in #survonc.

Example: Many #AYAC have unmet needs, particularly related to work & school. Vocational counseling can help!

Prehabilitation Equally Beneficial in Nonsurgical Cancer Treatment Regimens - Oncology Nurse Advisor Prehabilitation improves outcomes for patients undergoing surgical treatment for cancer, but this study explored its benefits for those undergoing nonsurgical treatments.

Prehabilitation improves outcomes for non-surgical #cancer patients:

• 25% less treatment toxicity • Better #HRQoL • Enhanced physical function

Read the review: https://bit.ly/4bbN2df

#Oncology #Prehab #CancerCare #Nursing #EvidenceBased

• 90% of #cancersurvivors report lifestyle barriers.
• Lack of energy (51.3%) and physical limitations (48.3%) are the primary obstacles.
• Time constraints affect 27.6%.

Research from @ascopost.bsky.social, read more: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ruVOc6

#Oncology #Survivorship #PublicHealth #PatientCare

Text on a gradient background from green to blue reads: "Even with improved tools, innovation alone is insufficient without systems that support adoption." In the top left corner, the ASCO logo is displayed.

As the burden of GU cancers in older adults increases, we need to incorporate geriatric oncology principles into routine cancer care. Read more from #ASCOEdBook: https://bit.ly/3ZYGKaC

Authored by: @tullikagarg.bsky.social et al.
#GU26