Oncology Nursing Conference

KEYNOTE: Power of Shared Experience and Mentoring in the Cancer Journey
Jonny Imerman
Cofounder, Imerman Angels & Cloztalk

Improving Outcomes for AYA Oncology Patients: The Role of Clinical Research and Supportive Care
Hannah Lust, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Attending Physician, Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy, Lurie Children's Hospital

Similar Tools, Different Needs: Applying Targeted Palliative Care Principles Across Generations
Eytan Szmuilowicz, MD
Palliative Medicine, Northwestern Medicine
Collin Hanson, MD
Palliative Medicine, Northwestern Medicine

Mindful Nursing in Oncology: Teams that Breathe Together, Wreathe Together
David Victorson, PhD
Professor of Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Family Matters: The Role of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment and Identification in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Charles Muller, MD
Instructor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Comprehensive Care for Young Adults with ALL: Growth of an AYA clinic
Wendy Stock, MD, MA
Anjuli Seth Nayak Professor of Leukemia Research
University of Chicago Medicine and Comprehensive Cancer Center

Navigating Barriers in Geriatric Oncology: Enhancing Care and Access
Abriella Demanes, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geriatrics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Intergenerational Caregivers' Panel
MODERATED BY
Alicia Gilman, LCSW
Social Worker, Northwestern Medicine
CAREGIVER PANELISTS
Brittany Sullivan
Roger Simon
Josie Calderon

Purpose

The purpose of this conference is to enhance nurses' knowledge regarding advances in the care and treatment of individuals and populations with cancer.

Target Audience

Nurses, social workers, and other allied healthcare professionals in the field of oncology

Learning Objectives

1. Review approaches to improve clinical research in the AYA oncology population.
2. Become familiar with approaches and skills in palliative care needs assessment for patients of any age.
3. Introduce hands on mindfulness skills that can be used with oneself, colleagues, and patients.
4. Understand the epidemiology and rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer in the United States.
5. Explore how shared experiences and peer relationships impact oncology patients.
6. Review clinical progress and challenges in treatment of adolescent and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
7. Identify the unique challenges faced by geriatric oncology patients.
8. Discuss coping strategies and self-care options for caregivers.

Contact Hours

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This continuing professional development conference awards 5.0 contact hours for nurses, 4.5 contact hours for physical therapists and occupational therapists, and 4.0 contact hours for social workers.

Please email cancer@northwestern.edu for more information about contact hours.

Registration fee includes conference tuition, continuing education contact hours, and access to digital conference materials.

*Affiliates include Northwestern University, Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medical Group, Lurie Children's, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Jesse Brown VA.

Karen Harris, MSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Joycelyn McCall, MSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

For more information, contact us at cancer@northwestern.edu