By BOPA Committee on 5th May 2024

Lets Talk About SACT – Let’s Talk About Inequalities & The British Asian Cancer Charity

The next episode of #LetsTalkAboutSact our BOPA Podcast is released on Tuesday Let’s Talk About Inequalities & The British Asian Cancer Charity is out on Tuesday 7th May We are…

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By BOPA Committee on 30th April 2024

Understanding targeted therapies and immunotherapies for cancer (UTIC)- learning course now available

ISOPP (The International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners) and BOPA (The British Oncology Pharmacy Association) are pleased to announce this joint collaboration project – UTIC (Understanding targeted therapies and immunotherapies…

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By BOPA Committee on 28th April 2024

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice (JOPP) Abstract Booklet for BOPA 2023 has now been published

The Abstract book from 26th BOPA Conference 2023 in Wales is now published. It can be accessed in the link below: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice- Volume: 30, Number: 1_suppl…

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By BOPA Research Committee on 25th April 2024

Survey: Pharmacogenomic Panel Testing in Cancer: UK Oncology Professionals

Please consider completing our BOPA member survey on the use of pharmacogenomic panel testing in people with solid tumours. Survey information I’m a pharmacist and pre-doctoral research fellow researching the…

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By BOPA Research committee on 25th April 2024

NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme is continuing to host Research Learning Lectures

The NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme is continuing to host the Research Learning Lectures; a series of lectures for anyone in Health and Social Care interested in learning more about research.…

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By BOPA Committee on 2nd April 2024

CRUK Sarcoma regimen specific SACT consent forms are now available

I am very pleased to inform you that the Sarcoma regimen specific consent forms are now available on the CRUK website. The forms can be found at https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/treatment-and-other-post-diagnosis-issues/consent-forms-for-sact-systemic-anti-cancer-therapy?1z Any questions,…

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By BOPA Research Subcommittee on 2nd April 2024

Apply now for the Cancer Research Transatlantic Development and Skills Enhancement Award

Are you a UK early to mid-career researcher focussed on cancer? You could gain new research skills and develop international collaborations with a funded placement at a world-class cancer institute…

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By BOPA Committee on 28th March 2024

UK Oncology Forum June 2024 – registration now open

Dear Colleagues Registration is now open for the 2024 UK Oncology Forum at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2FU on Thursday 13th &…

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By BOPA Committee on 28th March 2024

CRUK SACT Consent forms available for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)

Dear All, I am delighted to inform you that the Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) SACT consent forms are now available on the CRUK website. The electronic consent guidance has also…

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By BOPA Committee on 28th March 2024

Haematology Patient and Carers Congress (HPCC)

Dear BOPA Members, Please share with your patients, their families, carers, and colleagues…. A first ever, cross-disease site, Haematology Patient and Carers Congress (HPCC) 2024, is being held at the…

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By BOPA Research Subcommittee on 27th February 2024

Bispecific Antibodies Survey

We are embarking on a national project to help implement bispecific antibodies as a treatment for multiple myeloma accessed through clinical trials, named patient schemes or routine care if NICE…

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By BOPA Committee on 26th February 2024

Important updates on the BOPA digital SACT Verification Passport

Since the launch There has been an overwhelming uptake with most UK organisations registering for Passport use. There is a specific email inbox manned by the verification passport volunteers, to…

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