A cancer diagnosis can alter the landscape of your life. Although it doesn’t redefine you, it can change your lifetime healthcare needs. Join us for this education conference that is focused on questions and issues that survivors and their families often face after cancer treatment or following stem-cell transplantation.
Who is a Cancer Survivor?
You are a cancer survivor from the point of a cancer diagnosis including throughout treatment and living with cancer and throughout remission.
Who Should Attend?
Cancer survivors ages 16 and older, parents, spouses and significant others, healthcare professionals, school administrators, and social workers can benefit from attending this educational conference.
How Do I Attend Virtually?
After registering, you will receive a copy of your responses to the email provided on the registration. This serves as your confirmation. In late March/early April you will receive an email with access to the virtual exhibit booths to begin exploring resources. On Friday, April 7 you will receive emails with further instructions on accessing the content which is hosted via Zoom.
If you haven't already, we recommend downloading Zoom on computer, phone, or whatever device you plan to watch the virtual conference. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].
2023 Conference Information & Agenda
Date:
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Location:
Choose to attend online or in person at the Delta Hotel Minneapolis
Agenda:
All options are available in person and online unless noted.
Emcee: Mathew Odette
8:00 AM - Registration, exhibitors, breakfast (in person)
8:15 AM - Optional Morning Movement
9:00 AM - Welcome & Patient Perspective with Anne Blaes, MD, MS
9:45 AM - Opening Keynote Speaker, Heather Thompson Buum, MD
10:45 AM - Breakout Session #1
11:45 AM - Lunch (in person only) & Peer Connections Panel with Immaculate Oburu, Sheena Pruitt, and Charissa Bates, moderated by Vanessa Hausman, MSW, LICSW
12:50 PM - Breakout Session #2
2:00 PM - Laugh Healthy with Sarah Routman, BA, BFA, Med, CLYL, CLYT, introduction by Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE
3:15 PM - Exhibitors Available
4:00 PM - Adjourn
Breakout Sessions:
Breakout #1 Choose to attend one session
- Clinical Trials with Cassie Seichter, RN, Mark Juckett, MD, moderated by Susannah Bartlow, PhD
- Integrative Health with Erica Timko Olson, PhD and Melissa Claar, CPNP-PC, APRN, moderated by Sharon Hwee
- Financial Toxicity with Arjun Gupta, MBBS, Lindy Yokanovich, Esq, and Shandy Potes Mangra, CHW, MPH, moderated by Helen Parsons, PhD, MPH
Breakout #2 Choose to attend one session
- Hormone Deficiencies After Cancer: Diagnosis, Risks and Benefits of Treatment with Bradley S. Miller, MD, PhD, moderated by Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE
- Integrative Health with Erica Timko Olson, PhD and Melissa Claar, CPNP-PC, APRN, moderated by Sharon Hwee
- Financial Toxicity with Arjun Gupta, MBBS, Lindy Yokanovich, Esq, and Shandy Potes Mangra, CHW, MPH, moderated by Helen Parsons, PhD, MPH
2023 Exhibits and Sponsor Opportunities
As of March 13, 2023 all IN PERSON exhibits are full. There is unlimited space for Virtual exhibits. Please contact [email protected] to discuss!
COVID-19 Information
We are pleased to offer this in person event while maintaining our number one goal of keeping the University of Minnesota community safe while learning.
As with any activity, there is inherent risk and the circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic have created a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility. The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota is maintaining all legal and required measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 during this event.
We are currently monitoring local data on COVID-19 levels in order to keep our events safe and will take necessary health precautions based on these levels and guidance from the CDC, MDH, and our own public health experts. Guests will be informed of any updates to the event that may occur due to the virus.
How we are maintaining on-site safety:
- Masks, gloves, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer are available at the event.
- Check-in and food pick up areas are designed to minimize time in lines.
- Increased cleaning is being applied in event spaces.
- Event space ventilation is maximized according to the UMN Facilities Management COVID-19 ventilation standards.
How attendees can maintain on-site safety:
- At this time, masks are not required, but are strongly recommended when not actively eating or drinking.
- If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home.
- Get tested, vaccinated, and boosted before attending.
Please contact [email protected] if you have additional questions.
