
Karen Hamlen
@karenhamlen
Lead Nurse for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the North East and Cumbria. All views my own, proud to work in the NHS❤️
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11-01-2022 14:12:05
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Hear a little more of Mark Knopfler's new single 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)', in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, as premiered today at Newcastle United! Out 15h March. Preorder now 👇 markknopfler.lnk.to/downloadTW

Young people affected by cancer have joined forces with Teenage Cancer Trust Trust and Cancer Research UK nurses to create a website that provides clear and age-appropriate information on how they can take part in research. Check it out👇 tyar.org #CRUKYoungPeople

After 2 years working with a great group of young people Dr Ben Hood (DrPP) and I are finally there. The TYAR.org websites is launched. Never underestimate what young people can do! 💪🏻 Massive thanks to Cancer Research UK Teenage Cancer Trust Newcastle Hospitals Charity and ht


🗣️The findings confirm that there is not enough information explaining to the general public what clinical trials are and that a population-wide approach to raising awareness of clinical trials is needed. NewcastleFT NMAHP Research ECMC Network (@ecmc-uk.bsky.social) National Institute for Health and Care Research Newcastle Hospitals Research @NIHRCRN_NENCumb

🗣️Thanks you to the #RCNresearch24 team for having me this week,amazing conference. And fab opportunity to present findings from our national Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK service evaluation project. shorturl.at/57WMG + network with other amazing clinical research nurses from across the UK



Disappointed but not unhappy! Dr Ben Hood (DrPP) Teenage Cancer Trust TYAR Chair of the TYA Committee at CCLG:CYPCA @sisterelder


Back ‘home’ disappointed but the real question is, do I eat the sausage roll or save it????? Dr Ben Hood (DrPP) @sisterelder Northern Centre for Cancer Care - Oncology Newcastle Hospitals Charity



Exciting opportunity to join the brilliant TYA Team as a Band 7 in the Freeman Hospital. If you're interested in joining this evolving, exciting team, get in touch. Liz Purnell Chair of the TYA Committee at CCLG:CYPCA Alison East Northern Cancer Alliance Teenage Cancer Trust Dr Ben Hood (DrPP)

Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse Karen and Cancer Research UK Senior Research Nurse Ben hosted a visit for Chi Onwurah MP at our unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle today. (1/3)


"An incredible night at the #BJNawards! 🌟 The TYAR team is thrilled to win *Oncology Nurse of the Year*! This celebrates the vital role of Teenage & Young Adult (TYA) nursing on a national stage. Thank you to our amazing young people ❤️ Dr Ben Hood (DrPP) Newcastle Hospitals The RCN



It can be difficult for TYAs to access clinical trials. The team in Newcastle have worked with young people to develop tyar.org . Karen Hamlen and Dr Ben Hood (DrPP) won the BJN Oncology Nurse of the year for this work. #TYACAM


April is Teenage Cancer Awareness Month ❤️ Huge thanks to Ryecroft Glenton for donating Easter eggs to teens & young adults with cancer. Small gestures, big impact! 🌟 #TeenageCancerAwareness #ThankYou
