Hybrid Program | 5.20 CE/CME Credits
All programs remain free. Registrations will require a credit card as a cancellation hold. A fee of $99 will only be incurred in the event of a no-show or cancellation within 5 days without written confirmation to the Total Health Program Team.
The 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Metro Denver Chapter Conference was a one-day oncology nursing education program designed to meet the educational needs of registered nurses and other healthcare partners who care for people living with cancer.
The goal of the cancer conference was to provide knowledge to elevate and support quality cancer care. Basic to intermediate concepts related to comprehensive cancer care will be shared to expand clinical skills, increase knowledge of the latest cancer treatments, and enhance professional development while promoting networking.
Program Chairs
Kellie McDermott | UC Health
Speakers
Christopher Lieu, MD University of Colorado Medicine
Robert Lentz, MD UC Health
Sonia Okuyama Sasaki, MD Denver Health
Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD UC Health
Marcello Rotta, MD | Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Sarah Reynolds | UC Health
Katrina Oyague, MD, FACS Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Breelyn Wilky, MD University of Colorado Medicine
Jessica Godoff, RN Sarah Cannon
Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Stacy Fischer, MD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Franchesca Konig, MD UC Health
Daniel Bowles, MD Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN Sarah Cannon
John Goerke, RN, BSN, MBA Presbyterian/St. Luke's & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Kasey Bowden, MSN, FNP, AG-ACNP | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Conference Agenda
Friday, May 17, 2024
7:30 AM
Coffee and Exhibits
8:00 AM
Program Chair Welcome
8:10 AM
History of Cancer
Christopher Lieu, MD | University of Colorado Medicine
8:30 AM
Neuroendocrine Cancers
Robert Lentz, MD UC Health
8:50 AM
Oncology Rehabilitation Services
Franchesca Konig, MD | UC Health
9:10 AM
Breast Surgery and Post Operative Care
Katrina Oyague, MD, FACS | Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
9:30 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits
9:45 AM
Non-CME Breakfast - Pfizer - Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey
Kristi Orbaugh, RN, MSN, RNP, AOCN | Community Hospital North Cancer Center
10:30 AM
Sarcomas
Breelyn Wilky, MD | University of Colorado Medicine
10:50 AM
Head and Neck Cancer
Daniel Bowles, MD | Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
11:10 AM
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Genetic Testing
Sonia Okuyama Sasaki, MD | Denver Health
11:30 AM
Oncology Navigation
Jessica Godoff, RN | Sarah Cannon
Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN | Sarah Cannon
11:50 AM
Lunch and Exhibits
12:05 PM
Non-CME Lunch - AstraZeneca - In Practice: Combination Treatment Options with Immuno-oncology in Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Kara Hart, MSN, AOCNP | Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - Pueblo
12:50 PM
Housekeeping and Survey
1:00 PM
Radiation Oncology
Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD | UC Health
1:20 PM
Diversity in Clinical Trials
Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
1:40 PM
Liver Directed Therapies and HAI Pumps
Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2:00 PM
Leadership in Nursing
John Goerke, RN, BSN, MBA | Presbyterian/St. Luke's & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
2:20 PM
Break and Exhibits
2:35 PM
CARE Clinic Discussion
Rebecca Youngling, RN | UC Health
Kasey Bowden, MSN, FNP, AG-ACNP | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2:55 PM
Anxiety Related to Cancer
Stacy Fischer, MD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
3:15 PM
Hematologic Malignancies Update
Marcello Rotta, MD | Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
3:35 PM
Self-Care and Wellness
Kara Sloan, LCSW | UC Health
4:25 PM
Adjourn
Agenda Subject To Change. All times are MST.
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Redefine the role of a Nurse
Apply innovative techniques on how to manage burnout
Understand and optimize frontline therapy
Discuss the challenges in toxicities and review interventions
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Total Health. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.20 ANCC contact hours.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.20 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 5.20 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.
NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.
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Free registration for all healthcare providers
Expert sessions that present the most clinically relevant data, research, and clinical strategies
Enduring video content for watching at your leisure
Real-time discussion and debate
Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals
Access to the latest industry information and resources
Catered meals through-out the program
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