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| AnnouncementsUKONS Annual Conference 2010 Following the enormous success of their combined annual conference in 2009, the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) and the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) are joining forces again in 2010. Last year’s delegates were surprised and delighted to find out how much oncology nurses and oncology pharmacists could learn from each other’s experiences in cancer care, and how they could work together to improve the services delivered to patients. This year, Manchester will be the setting and, as in 2009, each organisation will have its own sessions in addition to a full day of joint UKONS and BOPA presentations. The proceedings will begin on Thursday 14 October with the opening of the UKONS conference, followed by the joint BOPA and UKONS day on Friday 15 October, then the BOPA event will continue on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 OctoberPlease proceed to the UKONS website at http://www.ukons.org/ for more information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI)  JUNE 9-11, 2010: GLOBAL SUMMTI on International Breast Health: Optimizing Healthcare Delivery - Chicago, a post ASCO event!Convened in association with the Latin American & Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) Visit www.bhgi.info for details. The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) strives to develop, implement and study evidence-based, economically feasible, and culturally appropriate "Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control" for underdeveloped nations to improve breast health outcomes. For more information about BHGI and its activites, please click here. Click here to view and download the BHGI Bulletin for Winter/Spring 2010  ISNCC and LIVESTRONG Collaboration International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) was proud to be selected to participate in the Premiere LIVESTRONG® Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland. This was the first-ever event to bring together world leaders, advocates and corporations from more than 60 countries to address the global cancer burden. Click here to view summary of the meeting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- World Cancer Declaration Do you want to be part of a eloquent team to help reduce the global cancer burden? The World Cancer Declaration is a plan of action to help substantially reduce the global cancer burden by 2020 and increase cancer's visibility on the international political agenda. Click here to learn more and get involved.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29th Annual Oncology Nurses Symposium Sunday, October 4-Wednesday, October 7, 2009, Hilton San Diego Resort, San Diego, CA, USA Course Overview: During this three and a half day conference, you will benefit from an intimate learning environment where renowned faculty will present the latest in oncology care. In addition to the rich educational program, you will appreciate the venue’s comfort and exceptional service, along with a well organized format allowing for ample free time to enjoy San Diego’s many charms. Accreditation: California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider NO. CEP15030 for 20.6 contact hours. Contact hours will be provided by Scripps Clinical Research. Contact hours for one-day registration available. Conference Location: New Location! Hilton San Diego Resort For room reservations, call the Hilton directly at (619) 276-4010 and request the reduced Scripps rate of $184 per night (plus tax). This low rate also includes:
Register, refer a friend or colleague and both of you will receive 15% off your registration fees. Refer two or more people and you will receive 20% off your registration fees while your friends receive 15% off. For Additional Information Contact: Scripps Conference Services & CME P: (858) 652-5400 E: med.edu@scrippshealth.org W: http://www.scripps.org/conferenceservices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISNCC Train the Trainer Breast Cancer CD Roms for Sale! ISNCC is pleased to release the Train the Trainer Breast Cancer Program CD Roms which are now available for sale. To purchase please complete and submit the Product Order Form to the ISNCC head office at info@isncc.org. |