In-Person Access Only | 1.75 CE/CME Credits

The Cancer Updates Conference will consist 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. Each agenda is comprised of presentations that will break down the most clinically relevant information applicable to community care. This dinner program will be hosted as an in-person event only.

Conference Agenda
Thursday, April 10, 2025

5:15 PM
Networking and Cocktails

5:30 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks Axel Grothey, MD | West Cancer Center  Gregory Vidal, MD, PhD | West Cancer Center 

5:35 PM
Updates in GI Cancer
Axel Grothey, MD West Cancer Center 

6:05 PM GI Cancer Panel Discussion Axel Grothey, MD | West Cancer Center Noam VanderWalde, MD, MS | West Cancer Center Evan Glazer, MD, PhD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center Saurin A Chokshi, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center 

6:25 PM
Break and Exhibits

6:40 PM
Non CME Session

7:25 PM
New and Novel Targets in Breast Cancer

7:55 PM
Breast Cancer Panel Discussion
Gregory Vidal, MD, PhD | West Cancer Center 
Ashley Hendrix, MD | University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Noam VanderWalde, MD, MS | West Cancer Center 

8:15 PM
Adjourn

Agenda Subject To Change. All times are CST.

• 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