A feasibility trial of acupuncture in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.

Objective: We conducted a feasibility trial of acupuncture in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment. The trial included training radiographers to deliver acupuncture within patients' routine NHS care.

Methods: Mixed methods pragmatic randomized parallel-group exploratory feasibility trial comparing standard care to standard care plus acupuncture.

A feasibility study of a psycho-educational support intervention for men with prostate cancer on active surveillance.

Background: PROACTIVE is a psycho-educational support intervention for prostate cancer patients managed on Active Surveillance. PROACTIVE is composed of two interdependent components: group workshops and internet-delivered information modules.

Aims: We conducted a feasibility study to determine the practicality of delivering PROACTIVE at two prostate cancer centres.

Report on the 2014 UKONS Annual Conference Belfast, 14-15 November 2014: focus on living with and beyond cancer, patient information and support, and innovations in treatment and care.

The UK Oncology Nursing Society's (UKONS) annual conference focused on three major themes. These were 'Living With and Beyond Cancer', 'Patient Information and Support', and 'Innovations in Treatment and Care'. It featured a wide range of presentations, industry satellites, exhibitions, poster discussions.