Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONS- Nigeria) shared on LinkedIn:
“It was a powerful journey through knowledge, innovation, evidence, advocacy, and the human stories behind cancer care, under the theme ‘Cancer Care in Action: Uniting Voices, Shaping the Future Together’ at Day 2 of the 2nd National Oncology Nursing Conference 2026.
The day began with Oluwabunmi Adeniji exploring Cancer Genetics for Oncology Nurses: Closing the Knowledge Gap in Clinical Practice, a reminder that as cancer care evolves, oncology nurses must evolve with it.
Margaret Barton-Burke then took us From Passion to Practice, highlighting how oncology nursing leadership can nurture and empower the next generation of oncology nurses.
A special moment followed with the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Margaret Barton-Burke, recognising her remarkable contributions and impact on oncology nursing.
One of the most moving moments came through the Cancer Survivor Presentation and Interview Session, ‘What Hurt Me, What Helped Me, and My Message to Healthcare Professionals’ by Elizabeth Awo-Ejeh and Gloria Chinyere Okwu, moderated by Angel Immanuel, brought the lived experience of breast cancer to the centre of the conversation reminding us that behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a story.
The learning continued with khadijat Toyin Musah on ‘Innovative Approaches to Oncology Nursing Education‘, while Margaret Barton-Burke explored the connection between evidence-based practice and research.
From safe chemotherapy handling with Amy Winn to poster presentations, networking, oral abstracts, and concurrent sessions, Day 2 created space for learning, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
The day also highlighted the importance of context-specific cancer care through ‘Culturally Grounded Nursing Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care in Nigeria‘, by Anita Mfuh Lukong.
More than a series of presentations, Day 2 was about closing knowledge gaps, amplifying survivor voices, strengthening evidence, empowering nurses, and shaping better cancer care.
One session.
One conversation.
One nurse at a time.
This is Cancer Care in Action.”
To which Margaret Barton-Burke, Director of Nursing Research, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, added:
“On Day 2 of the Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONSN) Conference, I gave a presentation about the parallel growth of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS USA) that began with discussions at a meeting in 1974 and its growth over the past 50+ years.
The leadership growth I experienced within ONS!
After that presentation, I was given the ONSN Lifetime Avhievement Award – one that I didn’t know I was receiving and I was in shock and honored by this award.
I could say much because my shock but I am writing now to say: I am humbled by the honored of receiving this award in a country that is growing oncology nursing leaders.
I was proud to receive the award and speechless (something that is rare for me) on the day of receipt!
Thank you to ONSN for this award and honor.”
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