Letter of Welcome

Letter of Welcome On behalf of the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) in partnership with V&VN – the Dutch Oncology Nursing Society, I warmly welcome you to the 7th biennial EONS Spring Convention, The Hague, The Netherlands, 15–16 April 2010. ‘Advancing cancer nursing’ the overarching theme of this Convention will provide the ideal connective platform for exchange and debate on the very latest in patient treatment and care as well as novel approaches to managing cancer care in a rapidly changing health care environment. Incorporating all the essential elements common to past Spring Convention programmes – striking an essential balance of instructional methods, plenary lectures and selected proffered papers, this year sees the addition of educational and interactive sessions as well as varied clinical update symposia designed to enhance your EONS-7 experience. This together with a first class panel of speakers presenting on the very latest trends and developments within this specialty has consequently drawn an audience comprising all stakeholders in the field of oncology nursing. Hot topics for this Convention include EU policy across the borders, the value of cancer clinical nurse specialists, survivorship and late effects, neurological complications, symptom science, rehabilitation, ethical issues in cancer care, psychosocial issues, leadership, updates surrounding breast, lung, prostate, and GI cancers, as well as cutting edge developments in targeted therapy, radiotherapy and genetics. Dutch nurses will also benefit from two Workshops in Dutch scheduled to take place on Friday 16 April entitled ‘Prescribing Medicines. How to act in practice’ and ‘The Nurse as Case Manager in Oncology Care’. Finally I take this opportunity to invite you to our Welcome Reception held in the exhibition area of the Conference venue and immediately after the not-to-be-missed Conference Dinner at the beach club in Scheveningen which promises to be a lively event in an impressive setting with a delicious buffet and first class entertainment. I look forward to joining you at the leading European cancer nursing meeting: EONS 7 Spring Convention, The Hague, 15–16 April.

Sultan Kav Chair – Organising Committee

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