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Empower Nurses, Strengthen Cancer Care


Virtual Symposium

Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Time: 10:00-11:30 GMT (90 minutes)

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Learning Topics

Participants will gain insights into:

  • The ISNCC Cancer Nursing Education Position Statement and its key recommendations
  • The role of cancer nursing education in addressing gaps in cancer care and supporting implementation of the position statement
  • Case studies showcasing impactful cancer nursing education programmes across global regions
  • The development, implementation, and evaluation of national cancer nursing education frameworks
  • Interactive discussion and audience Q&A with international experts

Symposium Faculty

Moderator:

Dr Lena Sharp
President (2026-2030), International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC)
Head, Regional Cancer Center Stockholm Gotland, Sweden

Speakers:

Prof Julia Downing
Board Director (Policy and Advocacy), ISNCC
Chief Executive Officer, International Children's Palliative Care Network (ICPCN)
United Kingdom, Europe

Prof Lydia Aziato
Vice Chancellor, University of Health and Allied Sciences
Ghana, Africa

Dr Dorothy Chan
Board Director (Knowledge Development and Dissemination), ISNCC
Associate Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, China, Asia

Dr Helena Ullgren
Former President, Swedish Cancer Nurses Society and European Oncology Nursing Society
Specialist Nurse in Oncology and Palliative Care, Karolinska Institutet
Sweden, Europe

Dr Carla Thamm
Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Lead, Cancer Survivorship Program
Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University
Australia, Oceania

Dr Catriona Buick
President, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology
Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, York University
Oncology Nurse Clinician Scientist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Canada, North America

Who should attend?

This symposium is relevant for:

  • Cancer nurses and nurse leaders
  • Healthcare professionals involved in cancer care
  • Educators and academic faculty
  • Healthcare executives and policymakers
  • Cancer control programme leaders
  • Researchers and advocates interested in workforce development and equitable cancer care

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