NKI Webinars for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Empowering Nurses in Cancer Care: A Comprehensive Introduction

The Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI) is proud to present a series of webinars designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Tailored for nurses, nurse practitioners, and paramedics, these courses address the unique
challenges in understanding and applying cutting-edge oncology practices, including immunotherapy (IT) and targeted therapies (TT).

Nurses and nurse practitioners play a vital role in managing patients receiving cancer treatment. This programme highlights their contributions in clinical support, patient education, and the management of side effects, empowering participants to enhance patient outcomes effectively.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment, including TT, IT, and cell therapies.
• Explore treatment approaches for melanoma and renal cell cancer.
• Recognize the benefits of TT and IT in improving survival and quality of life.
• Identify and manage adverse events related to modern cancer therapies.
• Learn the principles of genetic sequencing, biomarker testing, and molecular imaging techniques.
• Gain insights into the evolving role of nurses in oncology care, informed by real-world expertise at the NKI.

Join us in this engaging webinar series to build a strong foundation in oncology care and support patients through innovative therapies. We look forward to having you join us.

The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Amsterdam, The Netherlands