ONS 34th Annual Congress Registration Now Open
Get ready to head to San Antonio, TX, April 30-May 3 to get the best oncology education around at the ONS 34th Annual Congress. Plus, you’ll get to celebrate your profession and the difference you make in the lives of patients and their families. Make your plans now to connect to 5,000 of your colleagues, get the latest cancer-care information, and enhance your career. Save $100 when you register by March 19!

Submit a Topic for IOL
The 10th Annual Institutes of Learning will be held in Tampa. FL, November 13-15. The planning team has developed a conference platform but WE NEED YOU!  ONS is looking for session coordinators to submit topics for the conference.  Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to submit your ideas.  If you have questions please email educationtopics@ons.org for more details.

Vote in the ONS National Election
Be sure to vote in the ONS National Election, which is open until February 14. Meet the candidates and access the ballot to vote for president-elect, treasurer, director-at-large, and Nominating Committee. You are an integral part to ensuring the voice and future of ONS and oncology nursing!

Time is Running Out to Register for the ONS Research Conference
Register now for the ONS 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, February 12-14 in Orlando, FL. This is your chance to learn about current and emerging research issues, methods, and findings. Research Conference Attendees: The Research Conference syllabus and itinerary builder are now available to help you make the most of your time at the Research Conference. Plan your conference schedule now!

2009 Hot Topics Chats are here!
Next Chat Series begins February 10th: Targeted Therapies Symptom Management with Mary Pat Lynch CRNP, MSN, AOCN^®
Do you have that one "burning question" that is difficult to find the answer to?  Are you unsure of a practice or policy, and want to ask someone about it? Do you wish you could ask an expert and feel confident with the answer you’re given? Well, now you can, by joining us for the ONS Hot Topics Chat Series! Connect with experts, ask those questions and exchange dialogue with peers. Get your "burning question" answered! Learn more today, and check the schedule for the next Hot Topics chat session.

Order Your Copy of the New Edition of the Chemotherapy Guidelines!
Available in mid-February, you can now order your copy of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (Third Edition). This latest edition of this best-selling resource has been revised and updated to represent the latest information in your specialty. Order your copy today and save!

New Book on Prostate Cancer Now Available from ONS!
The latest volume in the Site-Specific Cancer Series, Prostate Cancer details the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, with the exception of skin cancer, and the second most lethal cancer among men. Order now and save with a special introductory offer!

New! Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies
This document outlines specialty entry-level competencies for Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) who care for adult and late adolescent patients throughout the continuum of cancer care. Download to learn more.

January ONS Connect Discusses Mentoring in Publication
In the January issue of ONS Connect, ONS members explain how mentoring new writers can leave a lifelong legacy in publication. Would you like to publish in an ONS publication? Take this month’s instant poll.

From prevention and identification of risk status to the development and use of targeted therapies, genomics is changing the face of oncology care. Check out the ONS Web Site Genetics Clinical and Patient Resource Areas for information about cancer genetics and its implications.