ASCO Review 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Blvd.
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Sponsored by University of Kansas Cancer Center and University of Kansas Medical Center
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Course Director
Joaquina Baranda, MD, Chairman, Cancer Program Educational Committee, Associate Professor of
Medicine
Overview
This symposium aims to disseminate key practice-changing information presented in the 2015 Annual
Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). In order to promote education and
facilitate delivery of high-quality care of physicians and other professionals caring for patients with
cancer, data of relevance for integration into clinical practice in the management of breast, lung,
gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and hematologic malignancies will be discussed. The key note
speaker will review new data on prevention and survivorship in oncology, and genetic panel testing
in colon and breast cancer.
Target Audience
This symposium is designed for practicing medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical
oncologists, hematologists, oncology nurses and other clinicians in the region.
Objectives
At the completion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
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Evaluate and discuss the latest advances in the management of gastrointestinal tract
malignancies.
Update and integrate novel approaches in the management of genitourinary
malignancies
Review and restate new technology, updates and advances in the treatment of lung
cancer from the national ASCO 2015 meeting.
Report on new information and advances regarding breast cancer diagnosis and
treatment from the national ASCO 2015 meeting.
Discuss and debate emerging data and recent advances relating to the treatment of
patients with hematologic malignancies and integrate key findings into clinical practice.
Translational Medicine -
Planning Committee
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Joaquina Celebre Baranda, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine,
Cathy Glennon, RN, Director of Nursing
Denise Ishmael, Administrative Specialist
Marla Sutton, MS, Senior Program Manager, Office of Continuing Education and
Professional Development
Terri Schmitz, BSN, RN, Area Health Education Center East
Accreditation
All participants are required to sign attendance rosters at the beginning of each day. A certificate
of completion will be provided to all activity participants based on completion of the program
evaluation, documentation of actual attendance time, meeting minimum attendance requirements
specific to the activity, and payment in full. If you are not paid in full, a link to complete evaluation
and get your certificate will be emailed to you upon receipt of payment.
Physicians: The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education
& Professional Development is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity
for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Up to 5.0 contact hours will be awarded to all individuals based on documentation of
actual attendance time, meeting minimum attendance requirements specific to the activity, and
payment in full. The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center East,
as an approved provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing,
presents this offering for a maximum of 5.0 contact hours credit applicable for relicensure of
RNs and LPNs. Kansas Provider Number LT0056-0749.
Continuing education credit will be prorated according to documented attendance.
Exhibits
Commercial vendors are invited to exhibit at this meeting. Limited exhibit space will be available.
Call Julie Darrington at 913-588-4581 or e-mail jdarrington@kumc.edu for an application or more
information.
Faculty
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Joaquina Baranda, MD
Suman Kambhampati, MD
Prakash Neupane, MD
Peter Van Veldhuizen, MD
Cancer Center of Kansas, Emporia, Kansas
Pavan Reddy, MD
Keynote Speaker
Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, FACP
J. Terrence Lanni Chair in Cancer Research
Professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine
Associate Director, Clinical Research
Director, USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery
Co-Chair, GI Oncology Program
Co-Chair, Colorectal Center
Scientific Director, Cancer Genetics
Agenda
7:00 a.m.
Registration, Exhibits, and Continental Breakfast
7:25 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Joaquina Baranda, MD
7:30 a.m.
New Paradigm in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tract Malignancies,
Case Discussion and Q&A
Joaquina Baranda, MD
8:10 a.m.
New Breakthroughs in GU Cancers
Peter Van Veldhuizen, MD
8:50 a.m.
Updates in the Management of Lung Malignancies
Case Discussion and Q&A
Prakash Neupane, MD
9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break and Exhibits
10:00 a.m.
Therapeutic Advances in the Management of Breast Cancer
Case Discussion and Q&A
Pavan Reddy, MD
10:40 a.m.
Emerging Trends in Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies,
Case Discussion and Q&A
Suman Kambhampati, MD
11:20 a.m.
Refreshment Break and Exhibits
11:30 a.m.
Keynote Address
Molecular Landscape of Colorectal Cancer: Present & future
Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, FACP
12:10 p.m.
Questions
12:25 p.m.
Adjournment
Registration and Fees
Payment is required at the time of registration. Only registrations accompanied with payment will be
accepted. Please register in advance. Fees include course materials, continental breakfast,
refreshments and continuing education credit.
Physician
$25
Other Health Care Professional
$15
Fellows (provide good standing letter)
Free
Cancellation Policy
KU Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel the ASCO Review 2015 in the event of
insufficient registration. The liability of the University of Kansas is limited to the registration
fee. The University of Kansas will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants,
including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits.
Location & Lodging
All events will take place at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center located at
6100 College Blvd. in Overland Park, Kansas. Lodging information can be obtained by calling 913234-2134. Please bring a sweater or jacket, since temperatures can be difficult to control in large
rooms.
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