ONS 30th Annual Congress

Ancillary Events

Events and Symposia Held in Conjunction With the ONS 30th Annual Congress

All events and symposia will be held at the Peabody Orlando, Rosen Plaza, and Rosen Centre. The schedule is subject to change.

Thursday, April 28Friday, April 29Saturday, April 30

Thursday, April 28

6-8 am

Novel Treatment Strategies for Multiple Myeloma
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Therapeutic Options for Improving Patient Outcomes
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Celgene Corporation

Understanding the 3 G's That Can Influence the Effectiveness of Opioid Analgesics: Genetics, Geriatrics, and Gender
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Our Patients?
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline

Current Topics in Cancer, Quality of Life: Fatigue, Cognitive Dysfunction & Cachexia
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.

11:30 am-1 pm

Monoclonal Antibodies in Breast Cancer and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
New Data, New Directions, New Clinical Implications
An Interactive Discussion to Improve Clinical Practice

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech BioOncology and Biogen IDEC

An Overview of Invasive Fungal Infections in the Oncology Patient: Clinical Manifestations and Treatment
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.

Current Topics in Colorectal Cancer: Targeting EGFR
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and ImClone Systems Incorporated

6:30-8:30 pm

Targeting VEGF and EGFR Pathways: Translating Science Into Clinical Practice
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech BioOncology and OSI Pharmaceuticals

The Advent of Oral Oncology Agents: Changing Paradigms in Nursing Management
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis Oncology

Breast and Colorectal Cancer Treatment for the 21st Century: What the Nurse Needs to Know
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Roche Oncology

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Friday, April 29

6-8 am

Clinical Cases in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer—Empowering Practice, Impacting Life
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Eli Lilly & Company

Nurses Improving Practice—Champions of Success in Symptom Management: A Clinical Workshop to Change Outcomes in Your Own Practice
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen, Inc.

Solving the Puzzle of Myelodysplastic Syndromes One Case at a Time
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pharmion Corporation

12:30-2 pm

Got Bones? It Takes More Than Milk to Preserve Skeletal Health in Oncology Patients
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis Oncology

Colon Cancer Treatment: Progress and Prospects
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.

6:30-8:30 pm

Improving Patient Care in Adjuvant and Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Therapy: A Case-Based Approach
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis

IGIV Therapy: Optimizing Care of Patients in the Oncology Setting
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Biological Products Division

New Approaches in Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Teva/Sicor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Who Wants to Be a Supportive Care Expert?
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from MGI Pharma, Inc.

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Saturday, April 30

6-8 am

Advancing Targeted Therapies: Improving Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Berlex

Challenging Practice Norms: Implementing Evidence to Manage CINV
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Merck & Company, Inc.

New Horizons for Treating Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: Clinical Perspectives on Multiple Myeloma, AML, MDS, and CML
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Tibotec Therapeutics

First Step to a Good Day
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

12:30-2 pm

Assessment of the Older Adult Patient With a Blood Cancer: Putting Theory Into Practice
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Listen Up! Examining Communication and Optimizing Extended Adjuvant Breast Cancer Care
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis Oncology

Nanotechnology: New Developments for Breast Cancer Treatment
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Abraxis Oncology

6:30-8:30 pm

Uniting Medical and Radiation Oncology Nurses to Improve Patient Quality of Life: Achieving Success Through Team-Based Care
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from MedImmune Oncology, Inc.

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