In-Person Access Only | 1.75 CE/CME Credits

The Cancer Updates Conference consisted of educational activities designed to meet the needs of medical oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practitioners, and nurses involved in the treatment of gastrointestinal and breast cancers. The agenda was comprised of presentations that broke down the most clinically relevant information applicable to community care. This dinner program was hosted as an in-person event only.

Program Chairs

Brett Ecker, MD | RWJBarnabas Health 

Deborah Toppmeyer, MD | Rutgers Cancer Institute

Program Speakers

Louise Ligresti, MD | RWJBarnabas Health 

Kristen Spencer, DO | NYU Langone Health 

Eleonora Teplinsky, MD | Valley Health System 

Conference Agenda
Thursday, February 6, 2025

5:15 PM
Networking and Cocktails

5:30 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks

5:35 PM
GI Cancer: Top Findings from ASCO GI Kristen Spencer, DO | NYU Langone Health

6:05 PM
Breast Cancer: Top Findings from SABCS Eleonora Teplinsky, MD | Valley Health System 

6:25 PM
Dinner and Exhibits

6:45 PM
Non CME Session Presented by Pfizer

7:30 PM
Survivorship  Louise Ligresti, MD | RWJBarnabas Health 

7:50 PM
Panel Discussion Deborah Toppmeyer, MD | Rutgers Cancer Institute Brett Ecker, MD | RWJBarnabas Health  Kristen Spencer, DO | NYU Langone Health  Louise Ligresti, MD | RWJBarnabas Health Eleonora Teplinsky, MD | Valley Health System  

8:30 PM
Adjourn

Agenda Subject To Change. All times are EST.

• Learning Objectives

  • Review recent clinical advances in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) and breast cancers, with a focus on the most relevant data from recent studies and clinical trials.

  • Evaluate the role of emerging therapies in GI and breast cancer treatment, including new medications, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies.

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes in community oncology settings, focusing on the integration of new treatment approaches.

  • Assess and manage side effects and toxicities associated with current and emerging therapies in GI and breast cancer patients.

  • Discuss multidisciplinary care approaches that enhance collaboration between oncologists, pharmacists, nurses, and advanced practitioners in treating GI and breast cancers.

• Accreditation Information | 1.75 CE/CME Credits

  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 1.75 ANCC contact hours.

  Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

  Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 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 1.75 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.

• What to Expect | In-Person Learners

  • Free registration for all healthcare providers

  • Expert sessions that present the most clinically relevant data, research, and clinical strategies

  • Real-time discussion and debate

  • Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals

  • Access to the latest industry information and resources