Agenda
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair
Glenn Sykes | Cancer Patient Advocate | Conference Co-Chair
News from the Abramson Cancer Center
Rhiannon Nolt | Penn Medicine Development
GENERAL SESSION 1: I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED, NOW WHAT?
What Will My Surgery Be Like?
Daniel Lee, MD, MS | Urology | Conference Co-Chair
Is Surgery My Only Option?
Arun Goel, MD | Radiation Oncology
For the Moment, I Am Cancer-Free. What Is My Risk of Recurrence, and Can I Do Anything to Prevent It?
Vivek Narayan, MD, MS | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
How Do I Care for My Other Kidney After Surgery?
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD | Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension
A Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Traumatic; How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health?
Lauren Rhodewalt, MSW, LSW, MPH | Oncology Social Work
How Do I Find the Best Doctor for Me?
Meryl Uranga, PMP, ITIL® v3 | KidneyCAN
Is Genetic Testing Important If I Have Kidney Cancer?
Katherine Nathanson, MD | Medical Genetics
What Are You Looking for With All the Blood Draws?
Tarenne Carrington, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
What’s Different About My Non-Clear Cell Kidney Cancer?
Lin Mei, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
Panel Discussion | Question and Answer
MODERATOR: Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair
PANEL:
Tarenne Carrington, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
Arun Goel, MD | Radiation Oncology
Daniel Lee, MD, MS | Urology | Conference Co-Chair
Lin Mei, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
Vivek Narayan, MD, MS | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
Katherine Nathanson, MD | Medical Genetics
Lauren Rhodewalt, MSW, LSW, MPH | Oncology Social Work
Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD | Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension
Glenn Sykes | Cancer Patient Advocate | Conference Co-Chair
Meryl Uranga, PMP, ITIL® v3 | KidneyCAN
Break
GENERAL SESSION TWO: MY CANCER SPREAD, WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT TREATMENT?
What Does the Treatment Landscape Look Like and Is There Anything Promising on The Horizon?
Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair
Clinical Trial Outreach/What’s a Clinical Trial?
Kate Barbour, MSc | National Clinical Trials Network
Can I Be Off Treatment? - Treatment Breaks When My Cancer Responds
Phil Pierorazio, MD | Urology | Conference Co-Chair
Measuring and Mitigating Decision Regret in the Management of Kidney Cancer
Sarah Psutka, MD | Urology
What Is a Biomarker and Why Should I Care?
Vivek Narayan, MD, MS | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
If I Give Permission for My Blood or Kidney Cancer Tissue To Be Used for Research-What Actually Happens?
Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair
Panel Discussion | Question and Answer
Panel Discussion
MODERATOR: Glenn Sykes | Cancer Patient Advocate | Conference Co-Chair
PANEL:
Kate Barbour, MSc | National Clinical Trials Network
Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair
Vivek Narayan, MD, MS | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
Phil Pierorazio, MD | Urology | Conference Co-Chair
Lunch
GENERAL SESSION 3: I’M NOT CURED, HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY QUALITY OF LIFE?
Having a Positive Relationship with Your Oncologist Through Good and Bad Times
Glenn Sykes | Cancer Patient Advocate | Conf Co-Chair
Maintaining Positive Relationships with Family and Friends
Neal Niznan, MSW, LCSW | Oncology Social Work
Side Effect Management
Tarenne Carrington, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
Supportive Care During Treatment
Debra Kossman, PhD, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
Panel Discussion | Question and Answer
MODERATOR: Vivek Narayan, MD, MS | Hematology Oncology | Conference Co-Chair
PANEL:
Tarenne Carrington, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
Debra Kossman, PhD, CRNP | Hematology Oncology
Neal Niznan, MSW, LCSW | Oncology Social Work
Glenn Sykes | Cancer Patient Advocate | Conference Co-Chair
Closing Remarks
Naomi Haas, MD | Hematology Oncology | Conference Chair