Beatson team are taking on Tinto to help Maggie’s Lanarkshire. A team of Beatson runners are in peak condition as they prepare to tackle Tinto Hill to raise funds for Maggie’s this weekend. Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre clinical director Dr Ioanna Nixon, nurse consultant Dr Cathy Hutchison, clinical services managers Margaret Gray and […]
Dr Nixon is chair and organiser of the “Inspiring Innovation in Cancer Care” Webinar series, on behalf of the West of Scotland Innovation Hub. This is the link to the second webinar, with keynote talks by the Chief Scientist and Gareth Hall, Global iCloud for Healthcare Lead, Microsoft. Dr Nixon is also presenting results of staff […]
Patient Story: Dr Ioanna Nixon interviews her patient for the Health and Care Futures Blog in a conversation with heart. Andrew Crummy, artist and awarded with MBE for his outstanding contribution to the community shares his experience through the cancer journey and discusses the importance of patient-doctor relationship. Yoy can read the whole interview here.
Dr Nixon talks about precision oncology at Health People podcast.
Dr Nixon for Athens Voice on unique needs of cancer patients during lockdown. How is the pandemic affecting cancer patients and their families? «Τα lockdown δυσκολεύουν την προσαρμογή των ασθενών στη θεραπεία» Η Δρ. Ιωάννα Νίξον του Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center εξηγεί πώς έχουν επηρεαστεί οι ασθενείς λόγω της πανδημίας. You can read […]
Dr Nixon on the creation of Jack and Dr Betty free books during lockdown to help children understand Covid-19. Soothing words … doctor’s cat and rabbit tales prove big hit during COVID-19 crisis Dr Ioanna Nixon got the idea after seeing anxiety brought on by the lockdown in her youngest son. You can read the […]
Dr Nixon writes about the value of compassion and resilience in medicine and beyond at AHPScot blog. “We are what we practice: a story of compassion and resilience at times of crisis.” Yoy can check the whole article by clicking the link.
By Shirley Bartynek George Cairns was diagnosed with a facial angiosarcoma which spread to his liver A Lanarkshire man who has battled facial cancer is urging fellow sufferers not to fear cancer and put their faith in science and the NHS. George Cairns, was diagnosed with a facial angiosarcoma – an aggressive form of cancer […]
By Marie Sharp THE experiences of cancer survivors will be captured in a new tapestry designed by the artist behind the Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry and Great Tapestry of Scotland. Cockenzie artist Andrew Crummy was inspired to create his latest work after undergoing treatment for cancer himself. And the first panel of the artwork was […]