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1st Annual Carolina Blue Ridge ONS Cancer Symposium presents: United in Advancing Cancer Care in Western North Carolina

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1st Annual Carolina Blue Ridge ONS Cancer Symposium presents: United in Advancing Cancer Care in Western North Carolina

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Nov 1, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Cancer is ranked #2 for cause of death in 15 of the 17 of the Western North Carolina Counties, with 3% growth year over year in projected new cancer cases. Rural critical access hospitals (CAHs) often rely on non-local oncologists or telemedicine, highlighting that local nurses may lack cancer-specific training or resources onsite.

This cancer conference would allow attendees to gain knowledge in current and advancements in cancer treatments, learn evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care, and connect with peers to share best practices and improve care coordination across different institutions and disciplines.

For ONS members only, please reach out to jordan.kritz@mahec.net for a discount code.


8:30am – 9:00amCheck-in | Continental Breakfast | Education Exhibit Hall
9:00am – 9:05amWelcome and Greetings
— Beth Matthews MSN, RN, OCN, ONS Chapter President
9:05am – 10:00amUpdates in Breast Cancer Treatment Options
— Emily Miller MD, Messino Cancer Center
10:00am – 11:00amRadiation Essentials in Head & Neck Cancer Patients
— Dr. Eric Kuehn MD, Mountain Radiation Oncology
11:00am – 11:15amBreak | Education Exhibit Hall
11:15am – 12:15pmUnlocking the Codes in Germline Genetic Testing
— Amy House MS, CGC, Fullerton Genetics
— Leela Wissman, CGC
12:15pm – 1:00pmLunch | Education Exhibit Hall
1:00pm – 1:45pmIntegrative Oncology Care for Cancer Patients
— Lourdes Lorenz-Miller RN, MSN, NEA-BC, AHN-BC, MAHEC
1:45pm – 2:45pmEvolving Oncology Therapies and Precision Monitoring
— Leigh Boehmer PharmD, BCOP, Charles George VA Medical Center
2:45pm – 3:00pmBreak | Education Exhibit Hall
3:00pm – 3:50pmStrong Enough to Care and Resilient Enough to Keep Going
— Christen Mullane Ph.D., Ginkgo Leaf Health Services
3:50pm – 4:00pmClosing Remarks
— Beth Matthews MSN, RN, OCN, ONS Chapter President


In Collaboration with


ONS Carolina Blue Ridge Chapter

Audience

Oncology healthcare providers such as Nursing Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Oncology Nurse Navigators, Nursing Students, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Dieticians, Genetic Counselors, Administrators, Patient Navigators, Community Health Workers, Cancer Community Ambassadors, and cancer advocacy groups

Objectives

check Enhance knowledge of advances in cancer care and treatment
check Incorporate integrative oncology techniques into nursing practice to improve symptoms and outcomes
check Discuss navigation scope and value across the cancer continuum and future strategies
check Provide opportunities for networking with peers and learning from industry partners
check Review radiation modalities, safety concerns, and nursing interventions for Head & Neck patients undergoing radiation therapy
check Describe the role of germline genetic testing after a cancer diagnosis
check Address compassion fatigue and resiliency tactics in nursing

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee - All Healthcare Professionals

$55.00

Applies 10/1/25–11/1/25

Registration Fee - Retired Nurse/Healthcare Student

$25.00

Applies 10/1/25–11/1/25

Available Credits

CEU .500

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.50 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 5.500

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 5.50 Contact Hours.

Nursing Contact Hours 5.500

5.50 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2474

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Sessions

1st Annual Carolina Blue Ridge ONS Cancer Symposium presents: United in Advancing Cancer Care in Western North Carolina

11/1 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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