Find out the latest with BOPA, Oncology, and upcoming events
The popular Introduction to Cancer Course is coming to to Glasgow in March 2026 The BOPA Introduction to Cancer Course 2026 WHEN: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2026 WHERE: The…
BOPA and PASG Publish Joint Position Statement on the Safer Handling of Hazardous SACT Drugs The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) and the NHS Pharmaceutical Aseptic Services Group (PASG) have…
The Let’s Communicate Cancer (LCC) series, available for free on the BOPA website CancerHUB: Home Page – BOPA, has recently received re-accreditation from the Royal Society for Public Health which…
With the National Cancer Plan 2025 for England Publication imminent (Shaping the national cancer plan – GOV.UK) – please find BOPA’s Submission for the call for evidence below: BOPA Submission…
IOCN UK-wide Survey: Access to Immunosuppressants for ICI Adverse Events Have your say on a critical issue affecting immunotherapy patients across the UK. The IOCN and UKSACT Board have…
The BOPA Immunotherapy Cancer Advisory Group, have recently done some research into immune-related cardiac toxicity; both the monitoring for, and management of, these rare but serious adverse effects. Simon Jenkinson,…
In celebration of Black History Month, the Kingston University BAME staff network is excited to invite you to an inspiring session with Gisela Abbam, Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Gisela…
The team at the Royal Marsden Hospital are organising an immunotherapy study day on the 3rd December, please see link below for more information. A User Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy…
Dear BOPA Members, As you may be aware, the National SACT Protocol Project is due to commence shortly in collaboration with the UK SACT Board and the Pharmaceutical Press. The…
Over the last year, there have been numerous requests through the BOPA Education and Training Committee for communication skills training for Pharmacists. Anecdotally, this reflects the advanced roles that more…
Members are invited to join an exciting international pharmacy debate: “Pharmacogenomics is Over-Rated” presented in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO), International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP), British…
Introduction Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of routine clinical practice in cancer services. From clinical documentation to decision support, AI offers new opportunities to enhance patient care and streamline…
