Scot Cancer Conf

Save the date! The Scottish Cancer Conference 2026 will take place on Monday 23rd November 2026 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Registration opens soon – stay tuned! #ScotCanConf

CfSD's Cancer Improvement & Earlier Diagnosis Team presented at this week's @ScotCancerConf on the clinically revised Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer #SRG25 rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-refer…

Full house for the Scottish Government address from @neilcgray at #ScotCanConf

A very thought-provoking day spent at the Scottish Cancer Conference. I had the privilege of hanging out with the brilliant folks on the @Beatson_Charity stall. #ScotCanConf

Great to be in Glasgow chairing a panel discussion on children & young people’s cancer at #ScotCanConf with with @YLvsCancer @cclguk @MSNCYPC - lots of engagement from the audience and positive that CYP cancer is a focus at this event

"We are standing on the brink of a golden age in cancer research... We’ve made extraordinary progress over the past 50 years. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled. But we cannot let that progress stall. The next five years will be critical to how we drive change over the next 50 years." @IanWalker_CRUK, Executive Director of Policy, Information & Communications at @CR_UK, is now addressing the conference. #ScotCanConf

. @Miles4Lothian MSP has officially closed the Scottish Cancer Conference 2025. Huge thanks to all our inspiring speakers and everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! #ScotCanConf

Our panelists shared some of their asks of the Scottish Government: “Easy access to enhanced primary care.” “Looking at the long-term effects of treatment and access to support.” “Follow through on their long-term strategy for cancer.”

In our closing session, our patient panel will share what matters most to them, what changes they want to see, and what decision-makers need to hear #ScotCanConf

We’re pleased to welcome @neilcgray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, as he delivers this year’s Scottish Government address at #ScotCanConf

The Scottish Cancer Network (SCN) are exhibiting at today’s Scottish Cancer Conference. The SCN is a dedicated national resource to support and facilitate a ‘Once for Scotland’ approach to cancer services. Come chat to them about the work they are currently doing across Scotland.

Come visit our @CRUKScotland exhibition stand to learn more about our four key recommendations in our Manifesto ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament General Election #ScotCanConf

@MyelomaUK are one of our amazing exhibitors at today’s Conference. Myeloma UK is championing better care, earlier diagnosis, and policy change for people affected by myeloma. Visit their stand to learn more and get involved! #CancerCharity #MyelomaAwareness #ScotCanConf

.@BreastCancerNow are another one of our amazing exhibitor’s at this year’s Scottish Cancer Conference. Come learn about the work they are doing to help support patients with breast cancer. #ScotCanConf

The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission is tackling the genomic gap – bringing cancer genomic testing to Scottish patients. The panel is discussing the urgent need to expand genomic testing across cancer pathways. #ScotCanConf

The Scottish Cancer Coalition is using LEGO to explore what the future of cancer care could look like in Scotland. They’re looking at actions the next Scottish Parliament could take! #ScotCanConf

Our second round of breakout sessions are now underway. Young Lives vs Cancer, CCLG, and the NHS Managed Service Network are asking: Where next for children and young people’s cancer care?

Building better cancer services brick by brick. The Scottish Cancer Coalition is using LEGO to explore what the future of cancer care could look like in Scotland and actions the next Scottish Parliament could take. #ScotCancerConf

Meanwhile, the Scottish Primary Care Cancer Group is discussing tackling cancer inequalities head-on - sharing evidence, lived experience, and actions for change. #ScotCanConf

The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are exploring how putting patients first can transform cancer outcomes through research, engagement and collaboration. #ScotCanConf

Our first round of breakout sessions is now underway! The Centre for Sustainable Delivery is leading a session on reviewing the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer. #ScotCanConf