Volume 23 Number 2

Welcome to the latest issue of the Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing. Like both of us, you may be surprised by just how quickly time seems to fly; we are now starting to think about the end of year and, hopefully, some warmer and drier weather.

As we have transitioned from the past 2 years of pandemic-imposed restrictions we find ourselves busier than ever, but very pleased that things are starting to return to ‘normal’ with face-to-face meetings and conferences back on the agenda. We both attended the CNSA Annual Congress in Brisbane in June, and it was great to meet many of you who were also there.

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to readers who have submitted manuscripts to the journal throughout the year and to all of our peer reviewers. Despite their busy lives, our peer reviewers volunteer their time for this important work, without which this journal would not be possible.

Our guest editorial for this issue has been written by one of our Editorial Board members Diane Heart. The editorial focuses on improving patient access to clinical trials in regional Australia, which we know is an issue of both great importance and relevance to many readers.

The Editors,
Jacqueline Bloomfield and Karen Strickland

Author(s)

Jacqueline Bloomfield • RN, PhD, MN, PGDip (Prof Healthcare Ed), PGDip (Midwifery), PGCert (Onc Nursing), BN
University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Email jacqueline.bloomfield@sydney.edu.au

Karen Strickland • RN, PhD, MSc, PGCert, BSC, FHEA, FEANS
Professor of Nursing and Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health, Building 10, Room 34, Faculty of Health,
University of Canberra, ACT, Australia
Email karen.strickland@canberra.edu.au