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Cancer Network brings exclusive coverage of content and expert perspectives from the 38th annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress, held April 25–28, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Through educational sessions and symposia, podium and poster presentations, workshops, and special interest group (SIG) meetings, ONS Congress provides myriad opportunities to learn about innovations in cancer treatment and supportive care; ways to integrate and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and quality of life; strategies for nursing self-care; and approaches to support professional growth.

 

Cancer Network brings exclusive coverage of content and expert perspectives from the 38th annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress, held April 25–28, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Through educational sessions and symposia, podium and poster presentations, workshops, and special interest group (SIG) meetings, ONS Congress provides myriad opportunities to learn about innovations in cancer treatment and supportive care; ways to integrate and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and quality of life; strategies for nursing self-care; and approaches to support professional growth.

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