2021 Agenda

Read more about this year's speakers here.

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 Workforce 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.

2021 Nevada Cancer Control Summit program supports 6 CE hours of which 5.25 meet the Category A requirement

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 for the 2021 Summit is closed**

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

Nevada Cancer Control Summit Registration

**Registration for the 2021 Summit is now closed**

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 

Details for the 2022 Summit accommodations will be shared in the spring.

2021 Nevada Cancer Control Summit Awardees 

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Organization
Digestive Health Associates

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Physician 
Joshua Goldman, MD
Richard Baynosa, MD, FACS

Healthcare Partner of the Year - Navigator 
Liz Partida

Unsung Hero Award
Misti Lund, Answer 4 Cancer
Katja Lektorich, BSN, RN, OCH
Sherry Alexis, Advocate