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February 8, 2010

BMT SIG Virtual Community

Welcome to the BMT SIG Virtual Community

On this SIG Virtual Community page, you will find information pertaining the Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant SIG. Here, you can view myriad resources, download and complete pertinent documents, join in our discussions and much more. Welcome to our SIG Virtual Community.

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Fall 2008 Communiqué
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BMT Tandem Transplant Conference

The 2010 Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Tandem Meetings sponsored by the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) will be held in Orlando, Florida from February 23-28, 2010. The Transplant Nursing Conference coordinated by the ONS Blood and Marrow Cell Transplant Special Interest Group (BMSCT SIG) will be held February 26-28, 2010. This will be the 12th year the ONS BMSCT SIG has partnered with the ASBMT and CIBMTR. Last year over 400 transplant nurses from around the world attended the sessions!

Visit www.asbmt.org/cibmtr/tandem for more information and conference schedule.

Announcements


		BMT Tandem Meetings Transplant Nursing Conference in February 2010 - Register NOW! (8/21/09) The 2010 Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Tandem Meetings sponsored by the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) will be held in Orlando, Florida from February 23-28, 2010. The Transplant Nursing Conference coordinated by the ONS Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Special Interest Group (BMSCT SIG) will be held February 26-28, 2010. This will be the 12th year the ONS BMSCT SIG has partnered with the ASBMT and CIBMTR. Last year over 400 transplant nurses attended the sessions! For more information, visit www.asbmt.org/cibmtr/tandem SIG newsletter article receives ONS Honorable Mention (3/18/08) Congratulations! Terry Sylvanus and Lenore Rees's BMT SIG newsletter article "Core Curriculum: Evaluation of Education" received honorable mention from ONS. This article can be found in the June 2007 BMT SIG newsletter at the link below or via the 'news' link at the top of the BMT SIG virtual community. http://onsopcontent.ons.org/Publications/SIGNewsletters/bmsct/bmsct18.2.html#story4 Who is your BMSCT SIG regional reporter? (3/10/07) Check the BMSCT SIG web site for updates on your regional reporter! This is your link to the BMSCT SIG's link to BMT nurses across the country AND your link to the SIG! Click here to receive BMTSCT SIG announcements by email!

NEWS

Ofatumumab Application to FDA for the Treatment of Advanced Stage Blood Cancer

The Use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking public comment on their proposed determination that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) treatment is not reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries with certain clinical conditions, either because of a deleterious effect of the ESA on their underlying disease or because the underlying disease increases their risk of adverse effects related to ESA use. Click here to read more of CMS proposed decision.

Commentary on the CMS Proposed Ruling from Other Organizations

National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Cancer and Treatment Related Anemia

American Society of Hematology: Statement on Medicare Proposed National Coverage Policy on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents

American Society of Clinical Oncology: Proposed National Coverage Policy on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents

Making Connections

BMSCT Nursing Resource Directory

The directory contains a comprehensive overview of the demographics of national and international blood and marrow transplant programs, including contacts.

The BMSCT Nursing Resource Directory is currently undergoing construction. When it is complete, a link will be added to this site. In the meantime, if you have changes to your current information or would like to add your institution to the directory, please print out and complete the data sheet and send to the address/fax number provided. If you have any questions, please e-mail jholmes@ons.org.

Volunteers for Haiti Relief Effort


		National Nurses United, the nation’s largest organization of registered nurses, today activated its nationwide disaster relief program to recruit nurse volunteers to provide assistance to residents of earthquake-devastated Haiti. More than 4,500 registered nurses have responded in less than one day. Details are still being worked out, but those able to support the efforts of these nurses can get involved by signing up to volunteer or donate.