http://www.ons.org/NewsNews from the Oncology Nursing Societyen-usDeborah Braccia, DNSc, MPA, RN, OCN(R)Deborah Braccia, DNSc, MPA, RN, OCN(R)http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=207Legislative UpdatesToday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted its final recommendation statement on screening for cervical cancer. 2012-03-16T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=207http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=204Legislative UpdatesCMS Offers Insight to Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most common cancer in men and in women.2012-03-09T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=204http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=203Legislative UpdatesOn February 29, DC District Judge Richard Leon overturned a lower Court’s decision allowing the FDA’s graphic labeling of tobacco products.2012-03-02T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=203http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=193Legislative UpdatesA resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.2012-01-19T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=193http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=187Legislative UpdatesONS congratulates Lt. General Horoho on her confirmation as the newest Surgeon General of the US Army.2011-12-14T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=187http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=184Legislative UpdatesThe US Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on the national drug shortage.2011-12-07T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=184http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=182Legislative UpdatesA new effort to help teens quit smoking will use one of today's teen's most constant companions - the mobile phone. Developed by smoking cessation experts, SmokefreeTXT is a free text message cessation service that provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to teens trying to quit smoking.2011-12-05T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=182http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=177Legislative UpdatesPresident Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout.2011-11-18T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=177http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=174Legislative UpdatesNIH researchers created a light-based therapy that targets and destroys certain tumors and cancers in mice, according to the NCI. 2011-11-07T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=174http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=171Legislative UpdatesMelanoma skin cancer has a costly and deadly impact on America. The CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the United States to date.2011-10-19T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=171http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=167Legislative UpdatesRead a statement from Secretary Sebilius about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.2011-10-06T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=167http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=169Legislative UpdatesOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer and those who are battling it now, and to celebrate with those who have survived. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves of the importance of prevention and early detection. 2011-10-06T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=169http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=158Legislative UpdatesA new report shows a continuing decline in rates of new lung cancer cases among men, and a promising decline among women. 2011-09-15T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=158http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=154Legislative UpdatesThe CDC releases a new report on smoking. While heavy smoking decreases, light smoking increases. 2011-09-07T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=154http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=151Legislative UpdatesScientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer -- mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these individuals are exposed to asbestos or similar mineral fibers, their risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen, may be markedly increased2011-08-29T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=151http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=147Legislative UpdatesNIH study confirms bladder cancer risk from smoking is higher than previously estimated.2011-08-16T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=147http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=146Legislative UpdatesThe Department of Health and Human Services announces $71.3 million in nursing workforce grants to support training, diversity, and nursing faculty.2011-07-29T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=146http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=142Legislative UpdatesThe CDC released a report on colorectal cancer with current data on colorectal cancer screening, incidence, and mortality.2011-07-05T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=142http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=139Legislative UpdatesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today unveiled the nine graphic health warnings required to appear on every pack of cigarettes sold in the United States and in every cigarette advertisement. 2011-06-21T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=139http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=137Legislative UpdatesEncourage your representative in Congress to become a member of the House Nursing Caucus.2011-06-16T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=137http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=135Legislative UpdatesThe life-threatening nature of cancer and the complexity of cancer treatment options, each with its own set of potential risks and benefits, make it difficult for people with cancer to make decisions about their care. 2011-06-15T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=135http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=133Legislative UpdatesONS submitted formal testimony to the NIH regarding prescription medication. 2011-06-07T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=133http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=122Legislative UpdatesONS Health Policy Director Alec Stone congratulates ONS member and 2011 Advocacy Award winner Laurie J. Dohnalek, RN, MBA, NE-BC after receiving her plaque for outstanding contributions in oncology nursing health policy advocacy.2011-05-20T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=122http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=118Legislative UpdatesThe Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services along with hospitals, healthcare providers, and other organizations in the Partnership for Patients to make hospital care safer, more reliable, and less costly.2011-05-19T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=118http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=116Legislative UpdatesKathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recognized the contributions of nurses and thanked them for their critical work in an official statement released in honor of National Nurses Week. 2011-05-12T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=116http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=113Legislative UpdatesWith the concern about the future implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the current economic environment, ONS has joined a number of other cancer organizations in raising Congress's awareness of the importance of a key prevention and detection fund included in the original legislation. 2011-05-04T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=113http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=104Legislative UpdatesONS member Patrick Coyne, MSN, APN, FAAN, was a witness and testified on behalf of the broad patient and provider communities regarding pain relief at a hearing "Warning: The Growing Danger of Prescription Drug Diversion." 2011-04-14T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=104http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=62Legislative UpdatesAt 6:30 pm October 14, the White House was bathed in a soft pink light to make a public statement about breast cancer awareness month. 2010-10-14T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=62http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=47Legislative UpdatesThe Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) Program is an annual event sponsored by the Nursing Organizations Alliance (The Alliance). With over 60 member organizations, ONS among them, The Alliance represents approximately 500,000 nurses. The Alliance sponsors the internship to promote the interests of its member groups through education, research, and health-policy activities. Over the years, more than one thousand nurses have attended NIWI, many of whom have become influential participants in the political process at state and federal levels.2010-10-07T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=47http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=46Legislative UpdatesThe Institute of Medicine’s latest consensus report on the “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” provides support for the crucial role of nursing in addressing the increased demand for services expected from healthcare reform legislation. 2010-10-07T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=46http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=61Legislative UpdatesThe Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently presented a report showing that the nursing workforce increased by more than 5% between 2004 and 2008.2010-09-22T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=61http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=51Legislative UpdatesThe United States Senate rejected Senator Mike Johanns’ (R-NE) amendment to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act. 2010-09-13T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=51http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=34Legislative UpdatesPITTSBURGH, PA – July 26, 2010 – Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) President Carlton Brown, RN, PhD, AOCN®, testified before a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee in Washington, DC, regarding the proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics, which seeks to address the issue of opioid misuse and abuse. The CoC has replied to the letter, indicating that it intends to take some of ONS’s suggestions.2010-07-26T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=34http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=49Legislative UpdatesView slide presentation from the 2010 ONS Mentorship session.2010-07-17T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=49http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=48Legislative UpdatesCongressional Democrats today unveiled the outline of a bill that would delay a 21% cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians until 2014 and increase rates for the rest of 2010 as well as 2011. 2010-05-20T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=48http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=52Legislative Updates2010-02-16T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=52http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=50Legislative UpdatesONS joined with others in the nursing community to advocate for nursing provisions. 2010-01-06T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=50http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=53Legislative Updates2009-09-10T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=53http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=54Legislative UpdatesONS submitted written comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to the possibility that the FDA will create a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for certain opioid drugs.2009-06-26T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=54http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=55Legislative UpdatesThis is a synopsis of the testimony ONS delivered to the FDA on May 27th, 2009.2009-05-27T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=55http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=56Legislative UpdatesCommitment to Quality Health Reform: A Consensus Statement from the Nursing Community2009-05-01T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=56http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=57Legislative UpdatesHealth Policy Update April 20092009-04-01T00:00:00-04:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=57http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=58Legislative UpdatesPresident Obama signed the economic stimulus bill (H.R. 1) into law. 2009-02-17T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=58http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=59Legislative UpdatesCongress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took action to expand off-label cancer therapy coverage for Medicare beneficiaries2009-01-15T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=59http://www.ons.org/News.aspx?id=60Legislative UpdatesONS and US Oncology joined together to develop publication.2009-01-02T00:00:00-05:00http://www.ons.org/news.aspx?id=60