This accredited three-day interprofessional oncology conference is designed to advance the knowledge, competence, and performance of a broad healthcare team involved in cancer care. Target participants include medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, physician associates/assistants (PAs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), oncology nurses, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, radiation therapists, and general practitioners in internal and family medicine. Residents and fellows in these specialties are also encouraged to attend.
The conference will provide an evidence-based review of current standards of care and recent advancements in the management of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Key topics will include breast, lung, gastrointestinal (GI), gynecologic, genitourinary (GU), head and neck cancers, melanoma, and hematologic malignancies such as multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Special sessions will address therapy-related toxicities, symptom management, and strategies to mitigate treatment-related complications through team-based care.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of personalized oncology, with a focus on molecular diagnostics, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and novel agents including antiangiogenics and next-generation chemotherapeutics. Emerging data from national and international oncology congresses—including AACR, ASCO, SABC, ASH, ESMO, and WCLC—will be reviewed, highlighting translational applications for clinical practice.
The educational format promotes team communication, collaboration, and coordinated care planning. Attendees will participate in live Q&A panels with multidisciplinary faculty, enabling dynamic discussion of clinical scenarios and strategies to optimize patient-centered outcomes.
Upon completion of this conference attendees will be able to:
Identify emerging and established evidence-based treatment options for a range of malignancies including lung, breast, GI, GU, melanoma, head and neck, and hematologic cancers such as multiple myeloma, NHL, AML, and CLL
Evaluate current clinical guidelines and standard-of-care practices across disciplines in the management of both solid and hematologic malignancies
Collaborate effectively within an interprofessional care team to develop individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans for patients undergoing combined-modality therapy (e.g., surgery, radiation, systemic therapy)
Apply best practices in symptom management and supportive care for oncology patients, with attention to the recognition and mitigation of treatment-related adverse effects such as autoimmune toxicity, hematologic complications, and metabolic disturbances
Incorporate molecular profiling and patient-specific factors to tailor oncology treatment strategies that enhance outcomes and reduce harm