Saturday, October 25

2025 Oncology Care Update (OCU)

By San Francisco Bay Area Oncology Nursing Society

Join us for a transformative experience at the premier oncology nursing event in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Date and time

Location

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA, USA

1800 Old Bayshore Highway Burlingame, CA 94010

Agenda

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration, Breakfast & Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

Welcome

8:10 AM - 9:00 AM

Cancer Survivorship

Laura Holmes Haddad

A Cancer Survivor's Perspective on Empowering Oncology Patients, from Diagnosis to Survivorship

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Pharmacology Update

Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN-Emeritus

Pharmacology Update 2025: What’s New in Cancer Treatment

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM

Break & Exhibit Hall

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Care

Pamela Simon, MSN, CPNP, CPON

Addressing the Unique Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

11:20 AM - 12:10 PM

Cancer Advocacy

Mary Kemp

Elevating Your Cancer Advocacy to Meet the Moment

12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

Lunch & Exhibit Hall

12:50 PM - 1:40 PM

Caregiver Burnout

Kate Washington, PhD

Coping with Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Strategies for Oncology Nurses and Family Caregivers

1:40 PM - 2:30 PM

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Helen Ye, LAc, Dipl. OM

Integrating Asian Medicine and Acupuncture for Oncology Patients and their Providers

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Break & Exhibit Hall

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Death with Dignity

Donna E. Neumark, PhD, RN

Understanding and Talking About End-of-Life Options

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Genomics & Precision Oncology

Frank dela Rama, MSN, RN, CNS, AGN-BC, AOCNS

Empowering Oncology Nurses: Navigating Precision Medicine in Cancer Care

4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing & Evaluation

Good to know

Highlights

10 hours
In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

The San Francisco Bay Area Oncology Nursing Society (SFBAONS) is proud to present the 2025 Oncology Care Update (OCU) conference, where top specialists in the field share the latest advancements in cancer care. This in-person event will be held at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront in Burlingame, California. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with industry professionals, learn from leading experts, and stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of oncology care. Save the date and prepare for a dynamic conference!

Earn 8.0 contact hours for full-day attendance. No partial contact hours will be awarded. Breakdown of ILNA points available with conference evaluation. The SFBAONS is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13612.

Conference Objectives

Analyze the latest pharmacological advancements and innovations in precision oncology to deliver personalized, evidence-based nursing care.
Explore best practices for supporting adolescent and young adult cancer patients, and integrating traditional Chinese medicine to meet developmental and cultural needs.
Examine the importance of accessing care and resources in cancer advocacy, and addressing the ethical complexities surrounding death with dignity practices.
Identify the challenges faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers, and develop strategies to prevent caregiver burnout while supporting long-term survivor care.

Note: Please review the FAQ section for important information and answers to frequently asked questions. Speakers, times, topics and content, sequence, and number of presentations are subject to change. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Frequently asked questions

When does the early-bird discount end?

The early-bird discount is available until July 1, 2025. After that, general pricing will be $70 for ONS members and $90 for non-ONS members, plus applicable service and processing fees.

How do I become an ONS member?

Become a member of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) by visiting https://www.ons.org/membership and joining the San Francisco Bay Area chapter.

How do I find my member ID?

Log in to your ONS account, click the "I Want To" tab, and select "View My Dashboard." Your member ID will appear on the right-side panel.

What does registration include?

Registration includes eight (8) educational sessions, breakfast, lunch, refreshments during breaks, access to the exhibitor hall, and continuing education (CE) contact hours.

How many continuing education (CE) contact hours does the conference offer?

The 2025 Oncology Care Update conference offers 8.0 contact hours for full-day attendance upon completion of the post-conference evaluation. No partial contact hours will be awarded. Breakdown of Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) points available with conference evaluation.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

All tickets to the 2025 Oncology Care Update conference are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Will there be parking?

Attendees will receive vouchers at the end of the conference for free same-day parking at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. Parking is limited. We encourage carpooling to help reduce our carbon footprint.

How can I reserve a hotel room?

Please email us at ocu.sfbaons@gmail.com for discounted hotel room pricing. The hotel discount rate is valid only on October 24-25, 2025.

Are guests allowed?

All guests must be registered to attend the conference.

When does registration end?

Registration will end on October 22, 2025. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate registration requests after this date.

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