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iNSiDE Genomics in Cancer Care ONS members focus on the “person” in personalized medicine. 10 up fRONT alSO iN THiS iSSuE EDiTOR’S NOTE ONS gives you the information you need. JuST iN News from the oncology field 7 8 17 in the Life—Month Ten A Year up ClOSE & pROfESSiONal Beth shares her memories of a favorite patient. 16 YOu TEll uS How has genomic testing impacted your practice? wEB CONNECT Online resources for candidates’ health stances 20Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Manage Patients With fivE-miNuTE iN-SERviCE Get updates on current and future treatment options for lung cancer. 18 23 CapiTOl CONNECTiON The power to impact Washington is in your hands. 27 HPV Vaccination: Our Children? Are We Ready to Protect STRaiGHT TalK It’s been two years since the HPV vaccine was approved in the United States, but barriers still exist. 25 CaREGivER CaRE Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. wORKiNG fOR YOu Oncology nursing’s role in genomics 35 29Study Makes Case New NEw TREaTmENTS, NEw HOpE for Prostate Cancer Drug Although initial results were not promising, new findings show that finasteride may reduce risk by 30%. 36 CalENDaR Of EvENTS ONS programs and deadlines for fall STaYiNG ON TOp Networking in your career 38 Visit www.ONSConnect.org to view this issue’s Board Briefs. 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. 10. ISSN: 1935-1623. Copyright © 2008 by the Oncology Nursing Society. Blanket permission for copying any material in ONS Connect is granted to ONS members. Printed on 10% recycled paper. Please recycle this publication. OctOber 2008 ONS CONNECT 5 http://www.ONSConnect.org

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ONS Connect - October 2008

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