
Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2024
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers and Horizon CME present: Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2024
The Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium is a multidisciplinary conference that brings together clinicians from various subspecialties involved in managing patients with cancer to discuss the latest advances and strategies for optimizing cancer care and prevention. Leading experts from diverse backgrounds will discuss novel strategies for cancer screening, cancer risk and heredity, innovations in robotic cancer surgery, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, stress management, fertility preservation, cardiotoxicity, and the impact of artificial intelligence on patients with cancer. The symposium will serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, innovations, and strategies to improve care and outcomes for patients affected by cancer.
Designation | General Registration |
Physicians (MD/DO) | $35 |
Allied Health (NP, PA, RN, PharmD) | $20 |
Pharma / Med Device Company Employee** | $225 |
Students & Fellows* | Free |
Industry Employee** registration is current price +$225
SOLD OUT FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!!!
Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
**Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. We allow Industry Professionals to register for our conferences unless you are employed in a sales role with your company. Please note that we will accept a limited number of Industry Professionals (excluding sales) to each conference.
*Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact [email protected] for further information.
Horizon CME will NOT provide international travelers with an invitation letter to attend this in-person activity. If you reside outside the United States or Canada and register and pay for this event, AND you are unable to obtain a visa to attend, no refund will be issued.
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Intended Learners
We designed this conference for a multidisciplinary audience, including primary care providers, gynecologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals managing cancer patients.
Presented By
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
All Times Listed are for the Pacific Standard Time Zone
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | |
7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
7:50am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:05am | (01A) Overview of Liquid Biopsy and Circulating Tumor DNA in Gastrointestinal Malignancy » Darshil Shah, MD, MPH - Director of Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Ironwood Cancer and Research Center |
8:20am | (01B) Colorectal Cancer Screening for the Average Risk Individual » Sarabdeep Mann, MD - Gastroenterologist Arizona Digestive Health |
8:35am | (01C) Robotic Surgery in Colorectal Malignancy » Sushil Pandey, MD, FACS, FASCBS - Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Center for Colorectal Disease Arizona |
8:50am | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (1A) - (1C) |
9:05am | (02A) Breast Health: It Starts With You » Rashmi Vaidya, MD, MS, FACS - Breast Surgeon, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
9:20am | (02B) Breast Cancer – Not One Size Fits All » Anu Batra, MD - Medical Oncology Specialist, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers |
9:35am | (02C) Understanding and Managing Radiation Dermatitis: Mechanisms, Grading and Treatment Strategies » Davis Romney, MD - Radiation Oncologist, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers |
9:50am | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (2A) - (2C) |
10:05am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:35am | (03A) Lung Cancer Screening » Jonathan Ruzi, MD - Pulmonologist, Arizona Pulmonary Specialist |
10:50am | (03B) The Evolution of Precision Oncology in Lung Cancer Treatment » Rajesh Kukunoor, MD - Director of Lung, Head & Neck Oncology, Ironwood Cancer and Research Center |
11:05am | (03C) Lung Cancer Therapeutics- Time to Stop the Nihilism? » Syed Ali Akbar, MD - Medical Oncologist, Ironwood Cancer and Research Center |
11:20am | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (3A) - (3C) |
11:35am | Gather for Lunch |
11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Regeneron Oncology: Examine and discuss personalized medicine in advanced NSCLC » Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD - Medical Director Cancer Genetics Program, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute |
12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
12:50pm | (04A) Updates in the Management of Patients with Gynecologic Malignancies » Patrick Blackburn, MD, FACOG - Gynecologic Oncology, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
1:10pm | (04B) A Practical Approach to Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing » Mandy Kass, MS, CGC - Genetic Counselor, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers |
1:35pm | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (4A) - (4B) |
1:50pm | Trivia for Charity Break & Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
2:20pm | (05A) Integrative Medicine: Optimizing Cancer Outcomes Through Lifestyle » Heidi Rula, MD - Integrative Oncology, Ironwood Cancers and Research Centers |
2:50pm | (05B) Healing Together: Addressing Stress in the Cancer Journey for Patients and Providers » Nicole McCallister, LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker, Ironwood Cancers and Research Centers |
3:05pm | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (5A) - (5B) |
3:20pm | (06A) Cardiovascular dysfunction and oncologic treatment: Is this really what winning looks like? » Nikhil Iyengar, MD - Cardiology Specialist, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center |
3:35pm | (06B) Fertility Preservation » Shane Lipskind, MD - Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Arizona Center for Fertility Studies |
3:50pm | (06C) Clinical Research is Shaping the Future of Community-Based Oncology » Ramesh Ramanathan, MD - Medical Director of Clinical Research, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, Division of Oncology and Hematology Gastroenterology Oncology |
4:20pm | Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (6A) - (6C) |
4:25pm | Network Reception |
We want to ensure that your time at the Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2024 is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
The Westin Kierland Resort welcomes Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2024 Attendees
*Due to rooms at Westin Kierland being sold out, AC Hotel by Marriott Scottsdale North in the front of the Westin Kierland parking lot is available!**
Booking Deadline: March 22, 2024
Room rates:
Special Group Rate: $279 per night
Click here to book your room today!
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 ANCCThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 6.00 credit.
- 1.50 PharmacologyThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation through the joint providership of the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and Horizon CME. The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NPHF is awarding the contact hours and is responsible for adherence to the ANCC criteria. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.50 credit.