At the Completion of This Offering Participants Will Be Able To

Conference Objectives

At the completion of this offering participants will be able to:

Ø  Compare past and current treatment modalities to treat infectious diseases

Ø  Understand the use of stereotactic radiotherapy for stage one lung cancer

Ø  Identify future trends in cancer pain management therapies.

Ø  Name three trends that will impact oncology nursing practice in the future

Ø  Identify the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of cancer on a patient and his caregiver

Ø  Explain the connections between humor in the workplace and quality improvement and customer service

Target Audience

Program intended for Oncology Nurses from all practice settings interested in innovative oncology care. The purpose of the conference is to update nurses caring for oncology clients on clinical issues and current trends in cancer practice.

Presents
The Past, Present and
Future of Oncology
(with a little bit of humor)
20th Annual Conference
Wednesday
February 10, 2010
7:30am – 4:15pm
Andiamo Italia
7096 E 14 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092
586-268-0200
Located on the south side of 14 Mile Road
between Van Dyke Ave and Mound Road / Program
7:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcome
8:15 AM Infectious Disease through the Years
Pranatharthi Chandrasekar MD
9:15 AM Advances in Early Stage Lung Cancer
Paul J. Chuba, MD, PhD
10:15 AM Break with exhibits
10:45 AM Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Future of Cancer Pain Management
(Meets requirements for 1 contact hour for pain)
Linda Vanni, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC, NP
11:45 PM Lunch (Provided)
12:45 PM The Past, Present and Future of Oncology Nursing
Paula Trahan Rieger, RN, MSN, AOCN®, FAAN
1:45 PM The Benefits of Cancer Treatment: A Survivor Story
David and Jane Cheyne
2:45 PM Break
3:00 PM Last, but not least, Let’s Laugh Together
Christeen Holdwick, MA, RN
4:00 PM Summary and Evaluation
Faculty Pranatharthi Chandrasekar, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Wayne State University
Chief of Infectious Disease
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Paul J. Chuba, MD, PhD
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
St. John Health System, Webber Cancer Center
Linda Vanni, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC, NP
Nurse Practitioner Pain Service
Karmanos Cancer Center
Paula Trahan Rieger, RN, MSN, AOCN®, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer
Oncology Nursing Society
David Cheyne
Cancer survivor
Jane Cheyne
Cancer survivor’s spouse and caregiver
Christeen Holdwick, MA, RN
Adjunct Faculty,
College of Health and Human Services,
Academic Advisor, School of Nursing
Eastern Michigan University /

Financial Support

We gratefully acknowledge
the generous contributions
to this program from
pharmaceutical company sponsors.
Continuing Education
Application has been made for 6.25
contact hours to the ONS Approver Unit. ONS is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Conference Information
For conference information contact
Mary Ann DuCharme
810-624-1366
Email:
or
Mary Mandziara
313-647-3228 (work)
Email:

The Past, Present and Future of Oncology(with a little bit of humor)

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The cost of the program includes
continental breakfast, lunch and all conference materials
MDONS Members $40 Non MDONS Members $60
Nursing Students (non RN) $30
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Registration Deadline: January 31, 2010

Space Is limited. Registrations accepted in order received.
Make checks payable to MDONS
Mail checks and registration form to
Mary Ann DuCharme
2437 Crossings Circle
Davison, Mi 48423
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Nursing Students List Nursing School
Conference fee is non-refundable,
substitutions are accepted