December 2006

Welcome to the MASCC newsletter. We hope to keep you better informed on what is happening in supportive care through our website and email. Please let us know your suggestions and comments so we can better serve you.

2006 Symposium Posters are posted
For the first time, many posters from our international meeting can be viewed by all. Check out a number of posters from the 2006 in Toronto.
>> View Posters (PDF files)

New Books
A new book on psychosocial care authored by nurses has been published.
From the review:Expert authors from many different areas of oncology have contributed chapters that outline interventions based on a thorough knowledge of the conceptual issues that underlie these coping and adaptational responses. New to this edition are chapters addressing survivorship, cognitive impairment, interpersonal and therapeutic skills in oncology nursing,... >> read more

News from Supportive Care in Cancer

Featured Article:Issue 14-10 The clinical significance of quality of life assessments in oncology: A summary for clinicians

Featured Article:Issue 14-11 Supportive care needs of people with brain tumours and their carers

Featured Article:Issue 14-12 Anorexia-cachexia syndrome in cancer: implications of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway

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Featured Professional Liaison
The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) is an organization that is made up of over sixty oncology nursing organizations from thirty-three countries. ISNCC is a non-governmental member of the World Health Organization, is affiliated to the International Council of Nurses and UICC, and is a member of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Globally, the Society represents around 80,000 cancer nurses. MASCC nurse members, in collaboration with ISNCC, presented at ISNCC’s September meeting held in Toronto, Canada. The MASCC clinical practice guidelines in mucositis and antiemetics were highlighted in the session. For more info on ISNCC, go to their website: http://www.isncc.org

Host the 2010 MASCC/ISOO Symposium
MASCC is accepting letters of intent for hosting the June 2010 MASCC meeting. It is to be held in a country located geographically outside of Europe.
>> Application form

Attention Researchers
Looking for Investigators to participate:
>> Oral Chemotherapy
>> Fungal Infection

Study Groups

Study Groups
Three study groups are planning surveys for early 2007. If you are a member of the Antiemetic, Psychosocial, and/or Rehabilitation & Survivorship group keep your eyes open for more details.
>> Study group chairs

Reminders

Save The Date:
June 27-30, 2007
20th Anniversary International Symposium, St. Gallen Switzerland

>>Register online now!

Submit Your Symposium Abstract Now!
Deadline is February 15, 2007.
Abstracts are now being accepted for the 20th Anniversary International MASCC Symposium.
If you have conducted research, have a novel program, or a unique approach to supportive care, submit an abstract online.

>> Submit an abstract online

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MASCC Slides
If you would like slides about the purpose and goals of MASCC to use in your professional presentations, contact cindyrit@bellsouth.net
Fill out our liaison form to let us know what organizational meeting you spoke at and when.

>> Liaison Form

New Site Feature

Job Postings

Looking to fill a position at your institution or organization? Coming in 2007, you can post your job openings on the MASCC Web site.

Please contact Cindy Rittenberg, cindyrit@bellsouth.net with your job posting request.

Contact MASCC

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