2021 Agenda

7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
The Future of Cancer Care in Nevada: Addressing Worforce Shortages and Capacity Issues
John Packham, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno

• Discuss the key drivers of current and future health workforce demand in Nevada
• Assess the current supply of physicians, nurses, and the cancer-care workforce in Nevada
• Evaluate state and federal policy measures to address health workforce shortages and cancer-care needs in Nevada

9:15 - 10 a.m.
Detecting Early Stage Cancer with a Blood Test
Tina Clarke Dur, PhD, MPH, Head of Epidemiology & Senior Principal Clinical Scientist, GRAIL

• Discuss the cumulative burden of late-stage cancer diagnosis, especially for unscreened cancers
• Review the science of blood-based cancer detection signals and the promise of multi-cancer early detection to complement standard-of-care cancer screenings
• Identify barriers that must be overcome for adoption of multi-cancer detection and further innovation in this space

10 - 10:30 a.m.
Break and Exhibits

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
 Addressing Breast Reconstruction BEFORE and AFTER Mastectomy
Joshua Goldman, MD, University of Nevada Las Vegas

• Apply the lessons learned from the review of patient morbidity and mortality cases in Nevada
• Discuss health care disparities affecting breast cancer survivors in Nevada, particularly in the rural areas
• Describe health policy and legislation protecting breast cancer survivors and their options for breast reconstruction
• Evaluate opportunities to improve standards of care, including delayed breast reconstruction in breast cancer survivors
• Discuss advances in breast reconstruction options

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Genetics in Cancer Risk Assessment and Treatment
Courtney Rowe-Teeter, MS, CGC, Stanford Cancer Center

• Describe the importance of and advances in cancer genetic risk assessment for cancer prevention and early detection
• Review the potential implications of germline genetic testing in cancer treatment
• Discuss the research showing improved access to care through telegenetic counseling
• Identify resources to help patients across the state access genetic counseling and genetic testing

12 - 1:30 p.m.
Summit Awards Luncheon and Exhibits

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Tobacco Control and Health Equity
David Wetter, PhD, Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute

• Describe the public health impact of tobacco and its role in health inequities
• Discuss implementation of tobacco cessation implementation strategies in primary care
• Describe pilot, program design, and results of “quit-line” pull strategy

2:15 - 3 p.m.
Compassion Fatigue
Christina Alsop, APRN, DNP, Renown Health

• Review the definition of compassion fatigue and the effects it has on healthcare professionals
• Identify self-care techniques and strategies in order to combat compassion fatigue

3 - 3:15 p.m.
Break and Exhibits

3:15 - 4 p.m.
Innovations in the Treatment of Brain Cancer
Samual Francis, MD, MS, Comprehensive Cancer Centers

• Understand current standard of care treatment recommendations for brain tumors
• Discuss recent innovations in treatment of brain tumors
• Discuss future directions and ongoing clinical studies for brain tumors

4 - 5 p.m.
Sex, Peanut Butter, and Religion and Other Well-Known Causes of Cancer
James Cohen, MD, Renown Health

• Discuss natural, environmental, and man-made causes of cancer and what steps can be taken to prevent it

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 6 hours of nursing continuing education credit.

CME Accreditation & Designation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Nevada Cancer Coalition. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education in physicians. 

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities

Activity Sponsorship Options - $2,000

Activity support packages allow exhibitors/sponsors to provide additional support to any of several activities and receive extra recognition. Each sponsorship level includes all Silver benefits, plus benefits noted below:

Registry Session Sponsor: Unavailable
Receive recognition as the exclusive sponsor of the half-day breakout sessions for cancer registry professionals, including logo recognition on-site. Also supports 2 scholarships to be awarded to registry professionals by NCC, in sponsor’s name.

Exhibitor Bingo Sponsor: 1 Available
Receive recognition as sponsor of the Exhibitor Bingo activity with logo placement on bingo cards placed in all attendee totes.

Breakfast & Break Sponsor: 2 Available
Receive recognition as the sponsor of breakfast and afternoon break, including signage with logo at buffet/refreshment table.

Awards Luncheon Sponsor: Unavailable
Receive recognition as the sponsor of the annual Summit Awards and Luncheon, including logo placement on tables and in presentation.

Attendee Tote Sponsorship - $3,000 - Unavailable

The Attendee Tote Sponsor receives their logo printed on all conference totes, distributed to attendees, speakers, and exhibitors. In addition, this level includes all the benefits of Silver Sponsorship.

For speaker or session sponsorship, or to discuss additional options, please contact Barbie@nevadacancercoalition.org or call 775-451-1670 ext. 102.

Click here for more details and to fill out the 2021 Sponsorship & Exhibit Commitment.

PLEASE REMIT ALL PAYMENTS TO:
Nevada Cancer Coalition
5250 Neil Rd., Suite 203
Reno, NV 89502
If you need an invoice, please email Barbie@nevadacancercoalition.org

OR

PAY WITH CREDIT CARD HERE:

Nevada Cancer Control Summit Registration

Registration fee includes one breakfast, one lunch, CME/CE certificate, and access to electronic handouts.
Cancellations received by September 17, 2021 will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations after September 17, 2021 are non-refundable.

Accommodations 

Tru by Hilton
6862 Gilespie Street
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-213-8300
Website: Click Here

Room rate is $95 per night for Monday, September 27, 2021 arrival.
Rates are subject to state and local taxes, which are currently 13% per room per night

Please call the hotel directly (844-878-9688 for direct call in reservation) to book a room. When booking, please make sure your reservation is under the Cancer Control Summit group.

Room block expires on August 27, 2021.

Parking: Self-parking is avaible at no charge. 

2019 Nevada Cancer Control Summit Awardees 

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Organization
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Physician 
Chivonne Harrigal, MD

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Navigator 
Gladys Dolor, RN, BSN, OCN

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Navigator 
Georganna Reynolds, RN, BSN, OCN

Community Program Award
Elko Cancer Network

Community Champion Award
Marisa Marshall, RN, BSN, BA

Advocacy Award
Michael Hackett

Advocacy Award
Senator Joyce Woodhouse

Sun Smart Nevada Award
Whitney Hovenic, MD, MPH

2018-2019 Sun Smart Nevada Superstar
Anita Savell, UNR Medical Student

NVCRA Registrar Award
Cathy Short, CTR

Nevada Central Cancer Registry Partner of the Year
Northern Nevada Radiation Oncology 

2019 Handouts & Presentations 

New Directions for the Commission on Cancer (CoC)
James Harris, MD, FACS, Department of Surgery, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Western Surgical Group

Raising the Tail of Cancer Survival Curves with Immunotherapy
Siwen Hu-Lieskovan, MD, PhD, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah

PSA Prostate Screening Tool: Past, Present, and Future
Oscar Goodman, MD, PhD, Comprehensive Cancer Centers

Oncology Collaborations: Addressing Breast Cancer Recommendations and Risk Factos as a Region and in Your Practice
Karin Klove, MD, University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine

Pediatric Oncology Care in Nevada 
Martin Johnston, MD, Renown Health

Pediatric Oncology Care in Nevada
Alan Ikeda, MD, Children's Specialty Center

The Role of Psycho-Oncology in Treating Cancer Patients and Their Families
Xiomara Rocha-Cadman, MD, Memorial Kettering Cancer/NYPH Weil Cornell

Colorectal Cancer Treatment in 20's
Matthew Crapko, MD, FACS Western Surgical Group​

Break Out Sessions

Lung Cancer Prevention and Screening for Your Patients
Christina Alsop, DNP, AOCNP, Renown Health

Addressing Skin Cancer in the Primary Care Setting and Advances in Treatment
Whitney Hovenic, MD, Skin Cancer Dermatology Institute

Abstracting GYN Cancers
Abstracting Head and Neck Cancers
STORE Radiation Items
Denise Harrison, BS, CTR Santa Barbara City College