title: Supporting One Another for 40 Years.
abstract: The Oncology Nursing Society's (ONS's) 40th anniversary stimulated our reflections on the professional and personal benefits of caring for people with cancer. We wanted to share a story about an oncology nurse support group that has continued to meet every six weeks for 40 years. Initially, we were all 30-49 years old and are now 70-89!  .
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vachon
authors.forename: Deborah K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D000068376:Compassion Fatigue / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009864:Ontario; D012657:Self-Help Groups
keywords: compassion fatigue; oncology nursing history; support