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CME/CNE/MOC-accredited Conference
Friday, October 16, 2026
7:30 am - 2:00 pm EST
In Person at
Kelley Research Building (formerly known as Biomedical Research Building) | Gaulton Auditorium
421 Curie Boulevard | Philadelphia, PA 19104
Overview
Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center and its Center for Cancer & Aging, alongside the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, present this activity to discuss the latest advancements in personalized care and comprehensive assessments for older adults with cancer. Through presentation and open discussion, this course will encourage a collaborative exchange of ideas between clinical experts, healthcare professionals, and patients and their families.
Who Should Attend
This conference is for healthcare providers, researchers, patients, and families focused on cancer care for older adults. It is designed for oncologists, geriatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, social workers, navigators, dietitians, therapists, bioethicists, and researchers designing clinical trials. Additionally, patients and their caregivers, family members, advocates and members of the public who may benefit from understanding current innovative approaches to older adults with cancer are invited.
Learning Objectives
For Healthcare Professionals and Researchers:
- Review the challenges in management of older adults' lung, bladder, prostate and breast cancer in the adjuvant setting.
- Explain the challenges in the management of older adults with metastatic prostate and breast cancer.
- Describe the challenges and management of older adults' hematologic malignancies
- Discuss personalization of therapy for older adults through geriatric assessments and supportive care interventions.
- Summarize the challenges and barriers for development of clinical trials for older adults.
For Patients, Caregivers, and Advocates:
- Understand common challenges older adults may face during cancer treatment.
- Recognize treatment considerations for older adults with advanced cancer.
- Discuss the personalization of therapy for older adults through geriatric assessments and supportive care interventions.
- Summarize the challenges and barriers for development of clinical trials for older adults.
For additional information, please contact Gabrielle White.