Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers and Horizon CME present: Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2025
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers and Horizon CME present: Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2025
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 | Advanced Registration | General Registration Deadline May 3, 2025 |
Physicians (MD/DO) | $35 | $60 |
Allied Health (NP, PA, RN, PharmD) | $20 | $45 |
Pharma / Med Device Company Employee** | $200 | $250 |
Students & Fellows* | FREE | FREE |
Industry Employee** registration is current price +$200
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 info@horizoncme.com 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, May 3, 2025 | |
7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
7:50am | Horizon CME App Overview |
7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
8:05am | (01) GI Malignancies » Neel K. Dharia, MD - Medical Oncologist Gastrointestinal Malignancies Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
8:20am | (02) Surgical aspects of colorectal cancer including robotic surgery » Carlos Esparza Monzavi, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgeon Arizona Advanced Surgery |
8:35am | (03) Diversity in Colorectal Screening and Overcoming Barriers » Amber Cano, MSN, NP-C - Nurse Practitioner Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
8:50am | (04) Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (01) - (03) |
9:05am | (05) Role of palliative radiation therapy/SBRT in breast cancer » Aaron Ambrad, MD - Radiation Oncologist Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
9:20am | (06) Surgical and reconstruction options for patients » Emily Welker, MD - Breast Surgeon Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
9:35am | (07) Advances in metastatic breast cancer » Christine Saraceni, DO, MS - Medical Oncologist Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
9:50am | (08) Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (05) - (07) |
10:05am | Break - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
10:35am | (09) Plastic Surgery Reconstruction » William Jacobsen, MD, FACS - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
10:50am | (10) Melanoma » Amikar Sehdev, MD, MPH, FACP - Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Skin & Sarcoma Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
11:05am | (11) Prostate Screening Guidelines » Chad Cherington, MD - Medical Oncologist - Brain Malignancies Director of Genitourinary Oncology Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers |
11:20am | (12) Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (09) - (11) |
11:35am | Gather for Lunch |
11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
12:50pm | (13) Plastic Surgery Reconstruction » TBA |
1:10pm | (14) TBA » TBA |
1:35pm | (15) TBA » TBA |
1:35pm | (16) Stump the Faculty Q&A » Faculty for Sessions (13) - (15) |
1:50pm | Message from Cancer Charities |
2:05pm | Trivia for Charity Break & Refreshments in Exhibit Hall (Full of Hope & Froth and Bubble) |
2:25pm | (17) Geneticist Session » TBA |
2:40pm | (18) AI on Oncology » Kurt Schalper, MD, PhD - Associate Professor of Pathology Yale School of Medicine |
2:55pm | (19) Stump the Faculty - Q&A Discussion » Faculty for Sessions (17) - (18) |
3:10pm | (20) Palliative Care » TBA |
3:25pm | (21) Outpatient Hematology » TBA |
3:40pm | (22) Research Updates » TBA |
3:55pm | (22) Research Updates » Ramesh Ramanathan, MD - Medical Director of Clinical Research Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers Division of Oncology and Hematology Gastroenterology Oncology |
4:10pm | Network Reception |
We want to ensure that your time at the Cancer Care & Prevention Symposium 2025 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.
Booking Deadline: TBA
Room rates: TBA
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™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. This course is approved by the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation, California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 16441. 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. This course is approved by the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation, California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 16441. Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 1.50 credit.