Helena Ullgren, Karolinska University Hospital and Regional cancer-center, Stockholm-Gotland, President Swedish Cancer Nursing Society and co-chair of European Oncology nursing Society (EONS) Advocacy group, ONS, MSc Palliative Care, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden, summarises key information discussed at EONS. She mentions relevant studies which point out the higher vulnerability to isolation during COVID-19 lockdown in patients who are older and/or have shorter educations, and reflects on the fact that COVID-19 has brought about a discussion regarding the pros and cons of tele-health. Furthermore, she emphasises that healthcare professionals need to improve communication with patients in certain topics, namely on how treatment for brain cancer in your adults may have negative impacts in their sexual health. This interview was recorded via an online conference call with The Video Journal of Oncology (VJOncology).
