An initiative to educate oncology nurses about anemia and its effects on patients
with cancer

Anemia is a common struggle for patients with cancer. 40%-60% of patients receiving chemotherapy experience the disease state, across many types of cancer and various chemotherapies.¹

Amgen and ONS:Edge have collaborated on a yearlong initiative to educate on the recognition and assessment of anemia, particularly in oncologic settings. Please join us for a dinner event that will help oncology nurses

• Understand the effect of cancer and/or chemotherapy on erythropoiesis and the resulting anemia that often develops.
• Elevate awareness of the signs and symptoms of anemia in patients with cancer.
• Appreciate impact and health consequences of anemia on the management of patients with cancer.
• Develop the ability to discuss anemia and educate patients with cancer about anemia.
• Understand and apply proactive management of anemia to improve patient functional status.

At the event, noted members of the Oncology Nursing Society will discuss how red blood cells are produced, how that process can be affected in patients with cancer and those receiving chemotherapy, how healthcare providers can define and diagnose anemia, how the disease state may affect patients, and the critical role of nurses in identifying and assessing anemia. Attendees will have an opportunity to take educational materials back to their practices.

Please join us for this unique educational opportunity.

Tucson, AZ Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Hacienda del Sol 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road Tucson, AZ 85718 Registration is now closed.	Detroit, MI Thursday, February 23, 2012 Capital Grille 2800 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 Registration is now closed.
San Antonio, TX Thursday, March 15, 2012 Maggiano’s Little Italy 17603 IH 10W San Antonio, TX 78257	Tallahassee, FL Thursday, March 15, 2012 Andrew’s Downtown 228 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Madison, WI Monday, March 26, 2012 Harvest Restaurant 21 North Pinckney Street Madison, WI 53703	Omaha, NE Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Mahogany Prime Steakhouse 13665 California Street Omaha, NE 68154
Mansfield, OH Thursday, March 29, 2012 The Skyway East 2461 Emma Lane Mansfield, OH 44903	Brooklyn, NY Thursday, March 29, 2012 Fushimi Restaurant 9316 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

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No continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours will be awarded. When registering for this program,
you will acknowledge that it does not offer CNE.

This program has been planned and developed in collaboration by Amgen Inc. and ONS:Edge, Inc., a subsidiary of ONS, and is sponsored by Amgen Inc.

Healthcare practitioners and providers licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont, or Minnesota: To comply with law and Amgen policies, Amgen is unable to offer food and beverages to (1) individuals with prescribing authority in Massachusetts, Vermont, or Minnesota; and (2) individuals employed by prescribers in Massachusetts or Vermont who support the provision of health care. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Note. By providing your e-mail address, you are granting permission to ONS, its subsidiaries, and Amgen Inc. to communicate with you via e-mail. ONS and its affiliates will not share e-mail information with outside entities.

1. Wu Y, Aravind S, Ranganathan G, Martin A, Nalysnk L. Anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy for solid tumors: a descriptive study of a large outpatient oncology practice database, 2000-2007. Clin Ther. 2009;31:2416-2432.

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