EONS Newsletter July/August 2023 |
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EONS PRESIDENT VIRPI SULOSAARI – MY VISION FOR CANCER NURSING |
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As Virpi begins her two-year term as EONS’ new president, she has shared her vision for the future of cancer nursing, outlining what she believes are the key issues: workforce retention and education, recognition of cancer nursing as a specialised profession, and putting cancer nurses at the heart of every country’s cancer strategy. Virpi says: “I strongly believe that quality cancer care and services can only be realised through the innovation and inspiration of the nursing profession. In EONS, we envisage cancer nurses becoming confident and empowered, operating as actors and leaders in practice, education and research while being able to practice to the full extent of our expertise.”
Read Virpi’s full vision statement |
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PREVCAN AUGUST – VACCINATION PROGRAMMES AND CANCER |
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The PrEvCan theme for August is – Ensure that your children take part in vaccination programmes: Hepatitis B, HPV. Message for healthcare professionals: Always assess vaccination status for Hepatitis B and HPV among your patients. Recommend and support vaccination for patients and their families, when appropriate, to reduce the cancer risk. Message for the general public: Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines will help prevent some types of cancer.
Make sure your children get vaccinated. If you have questions, discuss it with your health care provider. Find out more about PrEvCan |
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SURVEY TO DEVELOP DIGITAL TRAINING – PLEASE HELP |
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We invite you to participate in a survey for the EU-funded TRANSiTION project, of which EONS is a part. The project aims to provide digital skills training for clinical professionals, non-clinical professionals, patients and their informal carers for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, supporting their safe and effective use of existing digital tools, while increasing their readiness and willingness to adopt new ones. The training is expected to improve and re-skill clinical/non-clinical professionals in terms of use of digital solutions and digital readiness, but also to support a faster transition towards more efficient, cost-effective, and patient-centred healthcare models. Your participation is particularly important, as it will provide essential information to guide the training programmes that will be developed. Participate in the survey |
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READ THE LATEST YCN BLOG – BREASTFEEDING AND HORMONES IN CANCER |
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In this month's blog, Helena McCallig from Ireland advises us that as cancer care nurses it is important to be aware of the facts relating to breastfeeding and breast cancer. Nearly 1 in 8 women will develop some form of breast cancer in their lifetime. Those breastfeeding or pumping may find themselves more aware of their breast health at this point due to the rapid changes that occur while lactating.
Read the full YCN blog |
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EONS’ STRATEGIC PLAN 20224-28 – AND AN UPDATED TRAVEL POLICY |
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EONS’ Strategic Priorities and Objectives for 2024-2028 can now be downloaded from the web page. The process of updating the EONS Strategy for 2024-2028 included several phases of consultation with key stakeholders, including workshops and consultations with the EONS Board, EONS team, EONS Advisory Council, Working Groups and EONS members. The updated strategy was introduced at the EONS General Meeting in June 2023. EONS has also updated its Travel Policy and we would urge everyone who is travelling on EONS business toread and download a copy from the website. |
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TAKE PART IN A STUDY – CANCER NURSING RESEARCH PRIORITIES OVER NEXT 5 YEARS |
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The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) is currently undertaking a research study to determine priorities for cancer nursing research over the next five years. We would like cancer nurses from across Europe to share their views on the proposed priorities. This study will help to ensure that future cancer nursing research projects are focused on the issues that are most important to ensure high quality cancer care delivery to people who are living with and after cancer. You can take part in this study if you are - a cancer nurse living and working in a WHO Europe Country,
- a health professional, academic or policymaker involved in cancer nursing research, leadership or governance in a WHO Europe Country.
Find out more |
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DEVELOPING MULTIDISCIPLINARY CARE IN ALBANIA |
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EONS President Virpi Sulosaari has participated in a meeting “Promoting multidisciplinarity in cancer care: the example of breast cancer” in Tirana, Albania, organised by the European School of Oncology (ESO). The event was planned and implemented together with the local oncology specialists to support the local cancer care services to develop a multidisciplinary care (MDC) approach. MDC is accepted as a best practice model of care provision for oncology in many health systems globally, promoting equitable, evidence-based care by a team that combines relevant expertise and enables people with cancer to be involved in decision-making concerning their care. However, in Europe, there are differences among countries in how well the MDC approach is implemented. In a wide-ranging discussion, Virpi pointed out that nurses are the key point of contact between oncologists and people with cancer and therefore are critical for the continuity of care. Local nurses were invited to participate in the session where nurses’ role was discussed. The role of nurses in the MDT and access to continuing specialist education is still in an early stage of development in Albania. Therefore, this event was important for local nurses to bring attention to the expertise of the nursing profession, to enhance their opportunities for professional development and taking up their role in MDC. The event was a successful beginning, and the potential continuation of the collaboration is under discussion. Find out more |
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HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR EONS16 YET? EUROPE’S TOP CANCER NURSING CONFERENCE |
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REGISTER NOWfor EONS conference – EONS16 – from 21-23 October 2023 at the IFEMA, in Madrid, Spain. The theme is: Cancer nursing: Building on innovation and building back better in healthcare. You can now find out about all the fantastic opportunities for learning and professional development offered by our packed programme of top speakers from the world of cancer nursing. There are a wide range of sessions covering: health promotion, prevention and screening; supportive and person-centred care; symptom management; palliative and end-of-life care; professional and educational issues in cancer nursing and a special collaborative session for young cancer nurses. Plus, there are a variety of special symposia, details of which will be announced shortly. Find out more about EONS16 and download the programme – AND REGISTER! |
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EONS16 – MADRID 21-23 OCTOBER – 20 GRANTS OF UP TO 500 EUROS TO ATTEND |
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The Cancer Nursing Fund is offering a bursary for 20 cancer nurses to attend EONS16, with a grant of up to 500 euros each towards registration fees, travel and/or accommodation for a maximum of 2 nights. The funding will be provided AFTER the EONS16 event (21-23 October, Madrid, Spain). Applicants must meet the terms and conditions and write a motivation letter of 250-500 words explaining their motivation to attend EONS16 and how this will help them in their work. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Applications with supporting documents to Hamyl Ali at working.groups@cancernurse.eu by 5pm CET on 4 August 2023. Find out more |
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CONFERENCE – THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN HUNGARY |
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EONS President Virpi Sulosaari recently addressed the Conference of the EONS Hungarian Cancer Society in Zalakaros, Hungary. The event brought together nurses working in different cancer care settings. The main focus was on current clinical practices and the future of cancer care in Hungary. In her presentation, Virpi addressed the state of cancer nursing in Europe and how EONS and international networks can support evidence-based cancer nursing practice. Find out more about EONS’ National Societies |
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EONS ACCREDITATION OF SAFE WORKPLACE – APPLY |
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It is EONS’ goal to promote safer and inspiring workplaces for patients and nurses throughout Europe. Following the ReCAN campaign and the European Cancer Nursing Index, that sought to promote cancer nursing awareness and understanding of occupational and patient safety, EONS has designed an accreditation tool. This EONS accreditation tool will reward the workplaces that implement, or have already implemented, measures that contribute to safe working environments, that ensures the best nursing care practices and the quality of cancer nursing care. The EONS Accreditation of Safe Workplace is a voluntary process, through which managers who wish to apply for it for their services and their nurses, fill out a questionnaire. The accredited workplace will be recognised by EONS and all other stakeholders and nurses across Europe. The domains analysed are: - Safe environment and general policy
- Education
- Safe workplaces & worker protection
- Patient care
- Managing hazardous drugs
- Managing radiation
This process has a renewal period of 4 years and all departments caring for cancer patients can apply. If you want your department accredited with the EONS accreditation for safe workplace or for any additional information about EONS Accreditation of Safe Workplace, please contact: eonswebsite@googlemail.com
Find out more |
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EONS EARLY CAREER RESEARCH GRANT 2023 – APPLY NOW |
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Up to €2500
The aim of this grant is to support early career cancer nurses in developing or conducting a research project within their field of practice. The grant must be used to cover direct research costs, e.g., patient and public involvement, software licences, methodological courses, costs for data collection and analysis. (The grant will not fund tuition, publication fees, conferences or salary.) Applicants must be an early career cancer nurse, with less than ten years of clinical experience in oncology. Proposals submitted by nurses who work in clinical settings will be prioritised.
Closing date for applications is Monday 7 August, 12.00 noon CET, 2023
For further information and to apply online, click here |
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EONS STANDS WITH THE PEOPLE AND ONCOLOGY COMMUNITY OF UKRAINE |
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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 peaceful resolution. Our thoughts are with all the people of Ukraine. |
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NOT A MEMBER YET? JOIN EONS! |
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Anyone interested in joining EONS, be it as a new individual, society, or associate member, can join at any time during the year by completing the online application form available on the specific membership webpage. We warmly invite you to join us and to tell your friends and colleagues about EONS too. Membership of EONS provides a wealth of opportunities to further your education, develop your career and learn about all the latest research. We have lots of exciting plans and events lined up for the coming year and you can keep up to date with all our activities on the EONS website – and check out how to follow us across social media on the homepage too. |
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COVID VACCINE RESEARCH HELPING TREAT CANCER |
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Two hospitals in Liverpool, UK, are helping to lead the way in a new field of medicine by way of clinical trials which owe much to the pioneering work carried out during the race to find a Covid vaccine. The cancer vaccine trials use the same mRNA technology as most Covid vaccines and operates on the same principle – training the body to fight and destroy harmful diseases. Dr Sheena Khanduri, medical director at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, said “This technology harnesses defects in the cancer cells and creates personalised vaccines for the individual. It’s hugely exciting and it really represents a paradigm shift in the knowledge we have about how cancer vaccines work.” Clatterbridge, working in partnership with the Royal Liverpool Hospital and the University of Liverpool, is running a number of world-first clinical trials on cancer vaccines.
Find out more |
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STUDY FINDS DOGS COULD HELP FIND CANCER CURE |
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Researchers have discovered dogs and humans share 18 mutation “hotspots” which are the likely cause of cancer. The similarities raise the possibility dogs could be used to test potential cancer-fighting drugs that may work on their tumours as well as on ones affecting humans. The study’s authors from MIT, Harvard and the University of Georgia said: “Canine tumours provide a powerful platform for translational investigation. The results of this study show the incredible potential of combining canine cancer genomics and big data analysis to save lives.”
Find out more |
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THE QUIET ROOM – READING AND PODCASTS
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FREE RESOURCES FROM THE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST |
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The Teenage Cancer Trust, in the UK, offers free, specially developed, age-appropriate information for young patients with cancer. Find out more |
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BLOOD MATTERS – A PODCAST FOR NURSES |
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‘Blood Matters – a Podcast for Nurses’ is a discussion and education space for nurses and health professionals working in the field of stem cell transplantation and cell therapy. Covering a wide scope of relevant topics, hosts Clinical Educator Emma Chalmers and EBMT Nurses Group President Michelle Kenyon bring their informal interview and conversation style with a fantastic expert guest line-up. Every month Emma and Michelle will sit down and discuss all things stem cell transplantation and cell therapy with experts in the field. Subscribe on Spotify and YouTube to get the latest episodes of Blood Matters.
Find out more
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EJON: A GOOD RESEARCH READ – FREE! |
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HIGH QUALITY ARTICLES – FREE ON THE EONS WEBSITE |
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Did you know that you can access a wide range of high-quality reading material about cancer care via the EONS website? Why not dip in to our ‘Publications with EONS Representatives’ page and extend your knowledge. Articles on ‘The cost of living with cancer during the second wave of COVID-19: A mixed methods study of Danish cancer patients’ perspectives’ and a ‘Position statement won Oncology and Cancer Nursing Care for Older Adults with Cancer and their Caregivers’ are among the many interesting links you will find there.
Visit the page |
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READ THE LATEST INTERACT-EUROPE NEWSLETTER |
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INTERACT-EUROPE is an 18-month project (June 2022 - November 2023) co-funded by the EU under the EU4Health programme 2021-2027 as part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan INTERACT-EUROPE brings together 33 partners from 17 countries – including EONS – aiming at developing a European inter-specialty cancer training programme involving all main oncology disciplines and professions, cancer centres and patient groups, based on relevant needs assessments.The project will foster a patient-centric approach to quality cancer care through the promotion of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional team working. Read more about INTERACT-EUROPE’s progress and the project timeline here.
Read the newsletter |
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EONS16 at ESMO22 – Madrid, Spain, 21-23 October 2023 |
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SIOP 2023, International Society of Paediatric Oncology – Ottawa, Canada, October 11-14, 2023 |
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Advanced Breast Cancer Seventh International Consensus Conference (ABC7) –
Lisbon, Portugal, 9-11 November 2023 |
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9th Trends in Head & Neck Oncology –
Málaga, Spain, November 9-11, 2023 |
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The European Cancer Summit –
Brussels, Belgium, on 15-16 November 2023 Call for abstracts now open! |
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