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The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) recognized early the unique challenges that new generations of cancer nurses experience on a personal and professional level, as a result of rapid political and economic changes globally. Therefore, in 2017, in response to the needs and motivations of Young Cancer Nurses (YCN), EONS supported the development of a network for “cancer nurses and general nurses who work in cancer settings and / or with people affected by cancer in the WHO Europe region, who are under the age of 35”.
BUDAPEST – With a history of medical innovation stretching from Ignaz Semmelweis's groundbreaking antiseptic methods to Endre Mester's pioneering work in laser therapy, Budapest has long played a role in advancing medical science. This May, the tradition continues as the paediatric ...
"I draw inspiration from the resilience of our patients, whose courage in the face of adversity reminds me of the purpose behind the work we do" Dr Jemma Arakelyan’s (The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong) journey into ...
In this interview, Prof Mark Lawler discusses the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan key achievements, challenges and future directions.
Q&A with Dr Benjamin Weinberg: Understanding rare GI cancers (small bowel, appendix and anal cancer)
Rare gastrointestinal (GI) cancers present unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment and research. Dr. Benjamin Weinberg discusses three of the rarest GI cancers: small bowel, appendix and anal cancer.
Geriatric oncology is at a turning point. With an aging population, integrating geriatric principles into oncology care is more critical than ever. Dr Grant Williams, President of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), is leading efforts to bridge the ...
European Parliament Establishes the Intergroup on Cancer & Rare Diseases The European Parliament has taken a landmark step in prioritizing cancer and rare disease policies by launching the new Intergroup on Cancer & Rare Diseases for the 2024-2029 legislative period. ...
In this interview, we are joined by President-Elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), Dr Isabel Teresa Rubio (Head of Breast Surgical Oncology at Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Professor of Surgery at the University of Navarra, Spain). She discusses ...
7 January 2025, Brussels - The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February. Elisabetta is a senior professional with more than 20 years of experience in European affairs, much ...
Professor Geerard Beets, President of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), is a distinguished leader in surgical oncology and colorectal cancer research. With an impressive career spanning roles at Maastricht University Medical Centre and The Netherlands Cancer Institute, ...
Liver cancer remains a significant global health challenge, often going undetected until it has progressed to advanced stages. A major barrier to early detection is the lack of awareness about liver health and risk factors, such as chronic liver diseases ...
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women in the USA. According to the American Cancer Society, as many as one in nine Hispanic women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime and one in 49 ...
Professor Pamela Kearns (Director, Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, UK) discusses some of the most important clinical trials she is currently involved with in the field of paediatric oncology. She includes: The Glo-BNHL trial, which is the largest platform ...
Professor Pamela Kearns (University of Birmingham, UK) joins touchONCOLOGY to discuss her highlights from the first face-to-face annual meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE Europe) since the COVID-19 pandemic (Valencia, 8-12 May 2023). She celebrates joint sessions with ...
The Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP) - fuelled by the significant work of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) committee - defines ambitious steps towards establishing a comprehensive and coordinated strategy in the fight against ...
Thursday 26 March 2020 Dear Colleagues, As I am writing this to you, the whole of Europe – indeed the world – is dominated by the impact of the COVID-19 virus. This unprecedented event is putting enormous strain on health systems and healthcare professionals ...
‘Attention is urgently required to protect cancer patients and preserve Europe’s healthcare professional, scientific and patient societies’ 17th March 2020 The Board of Directors of the European Cancer Organisation has released the following statement on the ongoing measures being taken ...
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