February Blog 2022 - The impact of Social Media in clinical practice I have always felt some kind of attraction to the world of social media (SoMe) and I started using it from an early age. I used it primarily for personal reasons; contacting family and friends, messag...
January Blog 2022 - More mental health in oncology When we talk about health and mental illness there is a tendency for people to withdraw. Stigma, fear, prejudice and stereotypes keep people away from talking about mental health, from seeking help, f...
December Blog 2021 - Mentoring young cancer nurses I first came into contact with the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) during the ESO/EONS Masterclass in Oncology Nursing in 2016. This experience felt like a metaphorical springboard for my car...
November Blog 2021 - Physicians & Nurses: Equal partners in oncology care In the past, nurses providedaservice for patients. They were there for patients' basic needs; to give them a drink, to help them eat, to care about their bodily functions, to treat symptoms, monitor f...
October Blog 2021 - Building a Young Cancer Nurses Network Young Cancer Nurses Oncology and cancer nursing is a specialised field for nurses. With a strong focus on cancer diagnosis and treatment, the care of oncology patients is constantly changing and devel...
August Blog 2021 - The emotional evolution of an oncology nurse You have completed your training and become a registered nurse. The sense of accomplishment and excitement is thrilling. The world is your oyster, you ask yourself where to now? A range of specialitie...
July Blog 2021 - Teamworking skills; Communicating Effectively in Groups Effective teamwork and group communication are essential for building a successful, compassionate, collaborative and supportive team. Communication Communication is the foundation of good teamwork. Ev...
June Blog 2021 - ECND21 – and taking the next step! Every year on 18th May, we ce lebrate European Cancer Nursing Day – our excellent work, empathy, knowledge, kindness and strength. It’s pretty heavy work sometimes, isn’t it? But we all love it and we...