Catherine Oakley, RGN, PhD, of the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, speaks at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2018 Congress, in Munich, Germany, and at the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) 2018 Congress. In this interview, Dr Oakley suggests ways to empower patients in managing their medications, and highlights the need for more proactive monitoring and support of these patients.