Cancer Nursing 101

Launched in 2025, our two-year webinar series has been designed to build essential knowledge and skills, create a safe space to ask questions, connect you with experienced Cancer Nurses and support the growth of your professional network.

Each month, you'll learn alongside peers at a similar stage of their cancer nursing journey, whether you're strengthening foundations or exploring specific areas of practice.  You can attend one or you can attend the entire series – it’s a wonderful way to top up your knowledge or get a refresher on specific topics.

Upcoming webinars:
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7 April 2026

Cancer Nursing 101: Survivorship 

In this Cancer Nursing 101 webinar, we’ll explore the fundamentals of cancer survivorship and what it means to support patients beyond active treatment.

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28 April 2026

Cancer Nursing 101: Clinical trials

Clinical trials are essential to advancing cancer care, offering patients access to new and emerging treatments while shaping the future of oncology practice. For novice cancer nurses, understanding how clinical trials work—and the nurse’s role within them—is key to delivering safe, informed, and compassionate care. This session provides a practical introduction to clinical trials, including how patients are recruited, what participation involves, and how nurses support patients throughout their journey.

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9 June 2026

Vascular Access in Cancer Care 101

Think vascular access is “just a line”? Think again. Discover why getting it right matters—and how you can make a difference from day one.

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Still to come in 2026 - endocrinology, palliative care, financial toxicity, supportive care & cultural safety and more. Watch this space!

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CNSA thanks the McGrath Foundation for their support to develop this important series. 

Missed a session? 

Use our Webinar Recordings to watch back all of the webinars delivered so far:

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Cancer Nursing 101: Communication and Emotional Intelligence

We explored the core skills every nurse needs to truly thrive. By harnessing the power of communication and emotional intelligence, you can better understand your patients’ stories—leading to improved care and greater patient satisfaction.

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Cancer Biology 101

Get ready to kick off our 2026 Cancer Nursing Essentials 101 series! In our first webinar, we’ll break down the foundations of cancer biology—from how healthy cells grow and function to the hallmark features of tumour development. Discover how cancer begins, what drives its formation, and the major factors that influence its onset.

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Haematology 101

This is the final session in our 2025 Cancer Nursing Essentials 101 series, presented by Clare Jeans, Haematology CNC. This session explored the fundamentals of blood and the complexities of haematological malignancies in cancer care

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Surgical Oncology 101

In this webinar, we explored surgery's complete lifecycle in cancer treatment and highlight cutting-edge advancements like AI integration and enhanced recovery pathways.

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Radiation Oncology 101

This session covers the basics of radiation therapy, the patient journey, recognising and managing common toxicities, and the nursing role in education and care. Featuring a relatable case study, practical resources, and networking opportunities, this webinar is a great starting point for anyone supporting patients through radiation treatment.

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Chemotherapy 101

This webinar will break down how chemotherapy works, explore common drug classes, side effects, administration routes, and the critical role nurses play in care and patient education. Designed to build your foundational knowledge of chemotherapy. Perfect for early career cancer nurses or anyone needing a refresher.

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Targeted Therapies 101

The fifth session in CNSA’s Cancer Nursing 101 series focused on Targeted Therapies—what they are, how they work, and the key role of nurses in supporting patients receiving these treatments. Build your understanding of drug types, side effects, and practical nursing care in this essential webinar.

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Genomics 101

Genomics is transforming cancer care — from diagnosis to treatment decisions. This introductory webinar is designed to give cancer nurses a foundational understanding of genomics and how it applies in everyday practice. Presented by Prof Kim Alexander, this will be a fantastic session in our Cancer Nursing 101 series.

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Immunotherapy 101

This session will help you build foundational knowledge of how immunotherapy works, the nurse's role, and how to recognise and respond to immune-related adverse events.