This year will be the 20th annual Survivorship Conference! Since 2005 the Masonic Cancer Center in collaboration with M Health Fairview has proudly hosted this free educational conference that is focused on questions and issues that survivors and their families often face after cancer treatment or transplant therapy (blood and marrow, cellular, or immunotherapy). Since then we have built a reputation for hosting a robust annual event that is now offered in person or via livestream.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:
In-Person: McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Online: Via Zoom
Agenda
8:00 a.m. | Check-in, Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. | Welcome
8:40 a.m. | Grounded, Present, and Enough: The First Step of a Fruitful Day with JC Lippold
9:10 a.m. | Living With and Beyond Cancer: A Whole-Person Approach to Cancer Survivorship Care with Larissa Nekhlyudov, MD, MPH
10:15 a.m. | Breakout Session #1: Choose one to attend.
- Integrative Medicine: Whole-Body Approaches to Healing with Arti Prasad, MD, FACP, ABOIM, CPDC, CPE
- A Dietitian’s Guide to Practical Protein & Nutrition with Kelsey Kincaid, MS, RDN, LD
- Physical Activity in Survivorship: Its Benefits and When to Consult a Physical Therapist with Lynn Tanner, PT, PhD
11:15 a.m. | Breakout Session #2: Choose one to attend.
- Integrative Medicine: Whole-Body Approaches to Healing with Arti Prasad, MD, FACP, ABOIM, CPDC, CPE
- A Dietitian’s Guide to Practical Protein & Nutrition with Kelsey Kincaid, MS, RDN, LD
- The Healing Pen and a Mic™: A Journaling and Audio Experience with Talaya Dendy, BCPA, NBC-HWC
12:00 p.m. | Lunch Pick-Up, Exhibitors
12:20 p.m. | Acupressure Mini-Boost: Simple Techniques to Use Anywhere
12:45 p.m. | Five Practices for Living Fully with Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC
1:30 p.m. | Adjourn
Who Should Attend?
At the University of Minnesota, we align with the National Cancer Institute’s definition of survivorship. “An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer.
Cancer survivors age 16 and older, parents, spouses and significant others, healthcare professionals, school administrators, and social workers can benefit from attending. All are welcome to attend regardless of where care is received. There are not CMEs offered at this event.
