9. Avrupa Onkoloji Hemşireliği (EONS9) Kongresi

The European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS), in partnership with the Oncology Nursing Association of Turkey (TONA), are delighted to invite you to join the 9th EONS Congress to be held in Istanbul, Turkey, 18-19 September 2014. The Congress will offer two days of unprecedented scientific, educational and networking opportunities for all stakeholders active in the field of oncology nursing around the world. This biennial Congress brings together cancer nurses across the globe from many fields of expertise to ‘Celebrate Excellence in Cancer Nursing’ through interactive sessions, lectures and collegial networking. The format is specifically designed to meet the needs of nurses working in the field of cancer care, education and research. A panel of first-class speakers will present the very latest trends and developments within the field, including: Reintegration, rehabilitation, lifestyle and cancer (session across the two days) Putting evidence into nursing practice (session across the two days) Promoting adherence and management of cancer treatment related side effects Increased complexity in ambulatory care New oncology nursing research Palliative care Psychological needs of young adult cancer survivors Body image changes Nursing leadership and developments in the oncology nursing profession Patient safety Organ specific sessions: breast, lung, prostate, melanoma and rare cancers; Joint society sessions (ESMO, SIOPE, EuropaColon, EMBT, IPOS, ISNCC, etc.) A session by TONA on psycho-oncology (in Turkish language) And much more. For the latest scientific news, a comprehensive educational programme and the opportunity to interact with key experts, we look forward to welcoming you to EONS-9 in Istanbul, 18-19 September 2014. Erik van Muilekom EONS-9 Scientific Chair EONS President