Bringing Oncology into the spotlight, highlighting careers and cancer research opportunities!
Preston Oncology Society (POS) is a student-led society consisting of University of Manchester medical students based at the Royal Preston Hospital, first established in 2016. The main aim of the society is to bring the field of Oncology into the spotlight, highlighting exciting opportunities to get involved and learn more about cancer. The society was last active in 2017, and in 2021/22, the Soci
12/12/2025
I just want to give a massive thank you to everyone for helping us raise £665.50 for the Rosemere Cancer Charity this past month.
In particular I want to give special thanks to and for supporting our efforts at the specialties conference
I also want to gove thanks to for helping source prizes and questions for the pub quiz!
14/11/2025
🍻 Get Down to the Adelphi for our Pub Quiz and Raffle!
We’ve got some great prizes up for grabs:
🎯 Paintball voucher for 10
🍷 Bottle of wine
🥂 Bottle of prosecco
🧠 Pathology colouring book
🩻 Anatomy lanyards
☕ Starbucks cups + Rosemere badges
😺 Storm Cat t-shirt voucher
🍪 Biscuits from Booths
…and maybe even a drinks voucher 👀
Grab your team, your quiz brain, and your lucky raffle ticket - it’s going to be a night to remember! ✨
29/04/2025
Apply by May 15th to join Preston Oncology for the incoming academic year!!!
29/04/2025
Preston Oncology Society is now recruiting for the 2025/26 academic year! 👀
HURRY! Just over 2 weeks to submit your applications to join the team ✨️🔥 Applications close midnight on May 15th 2025.
All applicants are required to attend the online AGM for voting on May 16th, 7pm - you will present your manifesto to state your case! If you are unable to attend the AGM, a member of the current team will read your manifesto on your behalf.
Go to linktr.ee/prestononcology now to apply!
16/04/2025
ESMO Medical Students course in Medical Oncology!
A fantastic opportunity for 4th and 5th years to explore oncology surrounded by leading experts across Europe, and inspiring Medical students across many countries.
The best part is it's FREE! See you in Spain 🇪🇸 ❤️
Apply now before April 29th: https://www.esmo.org/about-esmo-meetings/esmo-courses-on-medical-oncology-for-medical-students?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAY2xjawJsYoxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6GiJmaekA2YGUV8Ns5YEVTOEhGeosUInunirNRJ47XpamYMoI_pKzTuhLun_aem_tl6vlQMzOtHfz_m-RN0Okg
07/04/2025
Preston Oncology team at ! What an amazing weekend and whirlwind 7 months for the team planning the first Northwest National Undergraduate Oncology Conference, hosted here at the University of Manchester on April 5th.
Collaboration. Advocacy. Action. We are 🌙 !
Thanks so much for everyone who attended - we hope you took something valuable away from our conference, we had an amazing time planning it!
Here's to the future of oncology, every single one of you reading this now.
26/03/2025
FINAL 2 DAYS TO BUY TICKETS! 🚀
Moonshot 2025 is almost ready to launch.. Just 10 days until the inaugural Northwest National Undergraduate Oncology Conference.
When: April 5th, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
How: https://lnkd.in/evag5VeU
Who: we welcome any student or doctor interested in Oncology!
5 keynote lectures, including:
💉 The Cancer Immunotherapy Revolution with Dr Jonathan Lim
🎀 Advancements in Systemic Breast Cancer Therapies with Dr David Eaton
🤝 Should patients have a choice? with Professor Arthur Sun Myint
🎓 Why be an academic clinical oncologist with Prof Ann Henry
🌍 A global perspective on cancer care with Professor Andrew M Wardley FRCP. FACP (UK).
10 out-of-this-world workshops, including:
😷 Soft surgical robotics in cancer with Mr Michael Brockdorff
🧫 AI and digital Pathology with Dr Xu Xuan Lim
💁♀️ Building a standout medical portfolio with British Oncology Network for Undergraduate Societies
🧠 Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases
💜 Palliative care with Drs Amara Callistus Nwosu and Amy Gadoud
In partnership with Manchester Cancer Research Centre, British Medical Association
In support of Maggie's Centres ! £1 from every ticket will be donated to support Maggies.
22/03/2025
Just 6 DAYS left to buy your tickets for The National Undergraduate Oncology Conference Northwest 2025! ⭐️
Introducing keynote speaker: Dr David Eaton from Lancaster Medical School and University of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Dr David Eaton is a consultant medical oncologist and the chair of the Chemotherapy Network group for Lancashire and South Cumbria. His work specialises in the management of HER2 positive breast cancer and his talk will take us through advancements in systemic breast cancer therapies.
When: April 5, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
Who: ANY student interested in Oncology!
Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for only £6 on our website: https://www.bonus-oncology.co.uk/nuoc-northwest-moonshot2025
22/03/2025
Just 6 DAYS left to buy your tickets for The National Undergraduate Oncology Conference Northwest 2025! ⭐️
Introducing keynote speaker: Professor Andrew Wardley
Prof Andrew Wardley is an internationally renowned medical oncologist specialising in breast cancer. He has contributed to multiple practice-changing guidelines for the management of breast cancer and is the current chair of the Association of Cancer Physicians. His talk will offer a global perspective on cancer management and highlight the value of collaboration in Oncology.
When: April 5, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
Who: ANY student interested in Oncology!
Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for only £6 on our website: https://www.bonus-oncology.co.uk/nuoc-northwest-moonshot2025
22/03/2025
Just 6 DAYS left to buy your tickets for The National Undergraduate Oncology Conference Northwest 2025! ⭐️
Introducing keynote speaker: Professor Arthur Sun Myint from the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool
Prof Sun Myint is a consultant clinical oncologist who revolutionised radiotherapy. He introduced Papillon contact radiotherapy and brachytherapy to the field and won a lifetime award for his work. His talk with take us through the importance of advocating for patients in cancer management decisions, as well as his work in the radiotherapy field.
When: April 5, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
Who: ANY student interested in Oncology!
Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for only £6 on our website: https://www.bonus-oncology.co.uk/nuoc-northwest-moonshot2025
22/03/2025
Just 6 DAYS left to buy your tickets for The National Undergraduate Oncology Conference Northwest 2025! ⭐️
Introducing keynote speaker: Dr Jonathan Lim from the Christie Hospital and Manchester Cancer Research Centre
Dr Lim is a consultant medical oncologist in advanced immunotherapy at the Christie Hospital. His work as a clinician scientist focuses on first in human early phase clinical trials for new immunotherapies. His talk will take us through the cancer immunotherapy revolution 🚀
When: April 5, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
Who: ANY student interested in Oncology!
Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for only £6 on our website: https://www.bonus-oncology.co.uk/nuoc-northwest-moonshot2025
22/03/2025
Just 6 DAYS left to buy your tickets for The National Undergraduate Oncology Conference Northwest 2025! ⭐️
Introducing keynote speaker: Professor Ann Henry from the University of Leeds
Prof Henry is a consultant clinical oncologist with an extensive academic portfolio. She is the lead for multi-centre clinical trials at the Leeds Cancer Centre and will talk to us about why you should consider an academic career in Oncology!
When: April 5, 9AM-6PM
Where: The University of Manchester
Who: ANY student interested in Oncology!
Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for only £6 on our website: https://www.bonus-oncology.co.uk/nuoc-northwest-moonshot2025
