ESO-EONS Masterclass

Apply now for the 15th ESO-EONS Masterclass in Oncology Nursing

The call is now open for applications for the 15th ESO-EONS Masterclass in Oncology Nursing, from 08-12 November, 2024, in San Servolo, Venice Area, ITALY
ROCHE Project Partnership

EONS announces exciting ROCHE Project Partnership

Exciting news! EONS is thrilled to announce a collaborative partnership with Roche for 2024. With over 50 years of expertise in developing medicines and diagnostics to redefine cancer treatment, our joint mission is to enhance patient outcomes through increased awareness, education, and training, specifically focusing on treatment administration in 2024. As cancer rates continue to rise, nurses play a crucial role in caring for a growing number of patients seeking treatment.

Recognising the challenges faced by nurses in delivering quality care amid evolving oncology landscapes and limited resources, this collaboration aims to explore the perspectives of nurses on utilising new administration technologies to improve patient care. Your expertise and insights are invaluable, and we invite you to participate in our survey to help us better understand how we can support you in treating patients. Click below to complete the survey and contribute to advancing cancer care.
Leadership Forum 2024 - Hybrid

EONS Leadership Forum – 15 May, Turku, Finland
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Fully hybrid event – programme with speakers now available.
180 EURO – in person attendance fee
Online attendance fee: 80 EURO
World Cancer Day PrEvCaN Position Statement

Launch of ‘Cancer Prevention Across Europe’ Position Statement

On World Cancer Day (WCD), 4 February 2024, EONS proudly launched the ‘Cancer Prevention Across Europe’ Position Statement to support the WCD goal to Close The Care Gap. The Statement secures the commitment of cancer workforce organisations at the frontline of cancer care in Europe to helping reduce the growing burden of cancer and close inequalities in healthcare systems and celebrates and secures the achievements of the ground-breaking “PrEvCan – Cancer Prevention Across Europe” campaign (https://cancernurse.eu/prevcan/) which was led by EONS with the European Society for Medical Oncology as key campaign partner, and 66 other partners, from October 2022-20223. Please join us. Together we can reduce the risk. Read the Statement at https://bitly.ws/3bAev
ECN Blog

Read the new ECN Blog - Out now!

Cancer of Unknown Primary is often a difficult diagnosis and results from a protracted pathway to diagnosis. It is defined as a rare disease in which malignant cells are found in the body but the primary site of the cancer is not known (National Cancer Institute, 2021). A diagnosis of CUP or MUO can cause a great deal of frustration and anxiety for a patient and their family.
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan 3-year Anniversary

EONS at EU Beating Cancer Plan Event

Three years after the adoption of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety held a high-level event to take stock of Europe’s efforts to improve the lives of everyone touched by cancer and to take the lead in the fight against this disease.
The event, on 31 January in Brussels, was attended by EONS President Virpi Sulosaari (left), Past-President Johan de Munter (right), and COO Richard Kelly. Stella Kyriakides (centre).
2024 is EONS 40th Anniversary

2024 is EONS' 40th Anniversary year!

This year we celebrate all that EONS has achieved in supporting and promoting cancer nursing and cancer nurses over the last four decades – and we look to our future goals and ambitions too.
EONS’ anniversary will be marked at ECND24 , the EONS17 conference, and throughout this year. Watch this space!
5th EONS PhD Research Workshop 2024

5th EONS PhD Research Workshop 2024, in Ghent, Belgium, 3-5th June 2024

Apply now to attend the 5th EONS PhD Research Workshop 2024, in Ghent, Belgium, 3-5th June 2024!
The aim of this 3-day workshop is to offer doctoral students an opportunity to discuss, develop and share ideas, progress and gain European perspectives in relation to their doctoral research, within a supportive learning environment.
10 places are available.
Facilitators: Sara Colomer-Lahiguera (Switzerland), Maura Dowling (Ireland), Susana Miguel (Portugal), Eva Pape (Belgium).
Venue: Ghent University Hospital/University Centre for nursing and midwifery Ghent University.
Deadline 3 March.
Newly elected Early Career Nurses Co-Chairs

WELCOME TO NEW ECN WORKING GROUP CHAIRS!

The Young Cancer Nurse (YCN) Co-Chairs, Nikolina Dodlek, Beth Maynard, and Michaela Popelková, are happy to announce that they have chosen two new YCN representatives to become their successors. Congratulations to Dimitrios Protogiros, EONS YCN Representative from Greece, and Irati Rodriguez Matesanz, EONS YCN Representative from Spain. Many excellent applications were received, and we thank all those who applied. We believe Dimitrios and Irati will make an excellent team to carry forward the legacy of the YCN Network, working closely with all the YCN representatives and leading the newly established Early Career Nurses Working Group. They will take up their positions from January 2024.
Diary

TWO EXCITING DATES FOR YOUR 2024 DIARY!

Next year EONS celebrates its 40th birthday, and we are celbrating with two fantastic events:
- Our European Cancer Nursing Day (ECND) online celebration is on 18 May, hosted in Turku, Finland
- EONS17 Conference in Barcelona from 14-16 September with the theme: 40 years of European Nursing - Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Mark your calendar and watch this space for more information coming soon!
The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) and Ukraine

EONS stands with the people of Ukraine and supports the oncology workforce and people affected by cancer

The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) is following developments in Ukraine with great sadness. Our mission is to ensure that all people affected by cancer benefit from equal, safe and high quality care. This brutal act of war is endangering all people in Ukraine – including the oncology workforce who, with other healthcare colleagues, are working under unbearable pressure. EONS stands firmly against all forms of violence and is hoping that this appalling situation, and its far-reaching consequences, can be defused for the sake of all innocent parties caught up in it. We encourage people to back European and International organisations in their support of the people of Ukraine. EONS will try its best to find ways to reach out to the oncology workforce and people affected by cancer and help in capacity building where possible.
War only brings loss, sadness and inhumane suffering and we truly hope for a quick, peaceful resolution. Our thoughts are with all the people of Ukraine.

EONS Guide to Establish a Cancer Nursing Society

This guide has been prepared by EONS and has been developed in response to member feedback and suggestions. The document is intended to guide cancer nurse leaders to set up a National Cancer Nursing Society (or equivalent) in countries where these societies do not exist, to empower staff of existing national societies to manage their organisation more effectively and strengthen their bond with EONS.
EONS Cancer Nursing Fund

EONS Cancer Nursing Fund

This is a unique opportunity to support the excellent work that cancer nurses do and advance the profession of cancer nursing in Europe.

The Fund will support activities in the following areas:
• Cancer Nursing Education
• Cancer Nursing Research
• Cancer Nursing Capacity Building
• Innovations in Cancer Nursing
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