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iNSiDE 10 From Then to Now Up frONT alSO iN THiS iSSUE ONS members working in the field of blood and marrow transplantation discuss the progress of the specialty since the first transplant in the 1950s. 7 EDiTOr’S NOTE The many subspecialties of oncology nursing 8 JUST iN News from the oncology field 17 A Year in the Life—Month Three Up ClOSE & prOfESSiONal fivE-MiNUTE iN-SErviCE 18 wEB CONNECT Find transplantation information online. Beth and Lynne discuss how they’ve worked with challenging patients. 22 Recognize Hepatic Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome in Patients With Cancer Learn the risk factors and management options for patients with this disease of the liver. 19 CapiTOl CONNECTiON ONS files brief against tobacco companies. 21 NOTiCE NUrSiNg NOw Sharpen your public-speaking skills. 25 Elasticity Identify May Help of Cells Researchers to Cancer Your Thoughts and Comments Are a Valued Decision-Making Resource ONS president explains how the Board of Directors uses member input. NEw TrEaTMENTS, NEw HOpE 24 CarEgivEr CarE Take care of yourself this winter. Because cancer cells are softer than healthy cells, measuring cell stiffness may help diagnose cancer. 31 CalENDar Of EvENTS ONS programs and deadlines for spring ONS CONgrESS Congress chair describes what’s in store for 2008. STayiNg ON TOp Resume writing part 2 33 wOrkiNg fOr yOU 32 34 ONS Connect is indexed in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature®, MEDLINE®, and the International Nursing Index. The Oncology Nursing Society and the ONS Connect Editorial Board do not assume responsibility for the opinions expressed by authors. Editorials represent the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Oncology Nursing Society. Acceptance of advertising or corporate support does not indicate or imply endorsement by ONS Connect or the Oncology Nursing Society. Mention of specific products and opinions related to those products do not indicate or imply endorsement by ONS Connect or the Oncology Nursing Society. Web sites published in ONS Connect are provided for information only; the hosts are responsible for their own content and availability. Postage Privileges: Periodical rates paid at Pittsburgh, PA, and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to ONS Connect, Oncology Nursing Society, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 USA. Published monthly by the Oncology Nursing Society, P.O. Box 3510, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-3510 USA. Yearly subscription rates are $29.99 for individual nonmembers and $39.99 for institutions. As part of ONS membership dues, $5 are for a one-year subscription to ONS Connect. Vol. 23, No. 3. ISSN: 1935-1623. Copyright © 2008 by the Oncology Nursing Society. Blanket permission for copying any material in ONS Connect is granted to ONS members. March 2008 ONS CONNECT 5

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ONS Connect - March 2008 Contents Editor's Note Just In From Then to Now A Year in the Life—Month Three Web Connect Capitol Connection Notice Nursing Now Recognize Hepatic Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome in Patients With Cancer Caregiver Care Elasticity of Cells May Help Researchers to Identify Cancer Calendar of Events ONS Congress Your Thoughts and Comments Are a Valued Decision-Making Resource Staying On Top

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