On World Cancer Day, February 4, 2023, the Day of Oncological Nursing took place for the third time at the MHH - one of the largest nursing training events in northern Germany. Once again this year, a wide range of topics invited participants to exchange ideas. It was about new therapies and how to deal with side effects in nursing care. There was a particular focus on complementary measures and the question of how yoga, singing bowl meditation and other relaxation methods can positively influence the healing process. There was laughter and tears during an emotional presentation by a patient who gave a first-hand account of his experiences. The conclusion of the event was intended to encourage and culminated in a lecture on professional pride, which literally got everyone out of their seats once again.

This year, the event was held as a hybrid for the first time. This gave nurses the opportunity to take part far beyond the borders of northern Germany. Nursing staff from Aachen to the Polish border, from Kiel to Munich were reached throughout Germany. The event even made it as far afield as Brazil and Azerbaijan. In total, more than 400 nursing staff and interested parties took part in the event.

To ensure that this event could remain free of charge for participants, the MHH plus Foundation supported the Oncology Nursing Day with around 6,000 euros