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Call for reform of cancer MDT meetings
The RCR, RCP, RCN, RCPath and the ACP have published a briefing document urging the Government to use the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to kick-start reform of how cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) work. They say this is a critical opportunity…
Webinar on a Career in Medical Oncology – 14 July 2025
Would you like to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a rewarding career in this exciting and expanding specialty. This event was a great opportunity to…
Assisted Dying Bill
In response to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill being debated in parliament, both the RCP and ACP/UKSMO have issued position statements. The statement by the ACP/UKSMO is here, and a link to the RCP's statement is here.…
ACP and RCR Joint Working Group
In late 2023 the ACP and the Faculty of Clinical Oncology at the RCR established a Joint Working Group (JWG) to develop plans for closer working between the two specialties in several key areas including policy, strategy, training and workforce development. At…
Acute Oncology job plan
A UK Acute Oncology Society (UKAOS) consultant subgroup has developed a generic AO job plan template to support job planning and to help trusts developing new AO posts. A draft document has now been approved by the UKAOS and ACP,…
ACP New Consultants Meeting 28/29 March 2025 Birmingham
New consultants as well as trainees in their final year of training are all very welcome. Professional and personal development, to include financial planning, leadership, wellbeing, and clinical updates, it's a great opportunity to learn, share experiences and to network…
ACP Membership – Joining and Benefits
As the UK specialist society for medical oncology, all trainees and consultants are encouraged to join. There are many benefits offered to members at all stages of their career, with a focus on education and training and supporting…
Webinar on Training in Medical Oncology – 17 September 6pm
Want to find out more about a career in Medical Oncology? The ACP recently held a webinar to allow participants to learn more about a fulfilling career in this exciting and expanding specialty This event was a great opportunity to…
ACP/RCR recommendations for oncology teams when blood stocks are low
From time to time the NHS Blood and Transplant Service issues alerts about low levels of blood stocks and asks hospitals to restrict the use of blood, to ensure that patients who need blood can receive a transfusion. Current information…
BEST OF ASCO® 2024 UK LIVE Event 21 June, London
The ACP is hosting the UK’s only licensed Best of ASCO® event. An expert UK faculty will summarise and highlight some of the most significant treatment advances presented at the 2024 ASCO® Meeting. REGISTER HERE