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PITTSBURGH, PA—ONS will host its premier virtual oncology nursing conference, ONS Bridge™, on September 15 and 16, 2026. Designed for the direct-care oncology nurse, ONS Bridge delivers timely clinical updates through educational sessions and networking opportunities, all accessible from the home or workplace. ONS Bridge is a flexible way for nurses to access high-quality oncology education without travel or extended time away from work.

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to selpercatinib (Retevmo®) for adult and pediatric patients aged 2 and older with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with a RET gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test, that have progressed on or following prior systemic treatment or who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options.

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gedatolisib (Revtorpyk™) in combination with fulvestrant, with or without palbociclib, for adults with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer without a PIK3CA variant detected following progression on or after treatment with at least one line of endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting.

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Patients receiving two-week chemotherapy cycles who participate in an aerobic and resistance exercise program have less pronounced cognitive decline than patients who do not, researchers reported in the March 2026 issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The study demonstrates how regular exercise may reduce the impact of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), a common side effect in oncology.

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Regardless of how long an oncology nurse has worked in clinical practice, the transition to nurse navigator can require a steep learning curve. ONS member Stephanie Bonfilio, MSN, MBA, RN, OCN®, ONN-CG, director of clinical advisory services for Azra, AI, in Burlington, KY, said that understanding the navigation team’s function on the care team, competency assessments, and metrics are key components of success.

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