Oncology Nursing
Cancer is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, and more people than ever are living with and beyond it. Oncology nurses guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, side effects and survivorship, offering both clinical expertise and emotional support.
The Oncology Nursing session at Nursing Science 2027 brings together cancer nurses, researchers and educators to share advances in care. It works closely with hospice and palliative nursing to support patients with advanced disease and their families.
Key Topics in Oncology Nursing
- Chemotherapy administration and safe handling
- Immunotherapy and targeted therapy toxicity management
- Radiotherapy nursing care
- Symptom management and supportive care
- Cancer screening and early detection
- Psychosocial support and patient navigation
- Paediatric and adolescent oncology
- Haematology and stem cell transplant nursing
- Cancer survivorship and late effects
- Nurse-led oncology clinics
Recent Advances in Oncology Nursing
Immunotherapy and targeted treatments have changed cancer care, but they bring new side effects that nurses must recognise early. Some therapies affect the heart, creating a growing overlap with cardiovascular nursing. Patients with low immunity also need careful infection prevention, guided by research in nursing and infectious disease.
Nurse-led follow-up clinics, remote symptom monitoring and oral chemotherapy support are expanding the role of cancer nurses, in line with wider advances in nursing practice. Survivorship care is also growing as more people live for years after treatment.
Who Should Attend the Oncology Nursing Session
- Oncology and haematology nurses
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy nurses
- Cancer nurse specialists and navigators
- Paediatric oncology nurses
- Oncology nurse practitioners
- Cancer nursing researchers and educators
Why Present Your Research in Oncology Nursing
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international platform to share cancer nursing research and practice. You can compare survivorship and symptom management models and connect with colleagues in gynecology and obstetrics nursing who care for women with gynaecological cancers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this session include haematology and transplant nursing?
Yes. Haematology, blood cancer and stem cell transplant nursing research is welcome.
Can I present a nurse-led clinic evaluation?
Yes. Evaluations of nurse-led oncology services are welcome as oral or poster presentations.
Where is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor in London, UK.