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MDONS Conference

  • Hilton Denver Inverness 200 Inverness Dr W Englewood, CO 80112 United States (map)
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Hybrid Program | 5.20 CE/CME Credits

All programs remain free. Registrations will require a credit card as a cancellation hold. A fee of $99 will only be incurred in the event of a no-show or cancellation within 5 days without written confirmation to the Total Health Program Team.

 

The 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Metro Denver Chapter Conference was a one-day oncology nursing education program designed to meet the educational needs of registered nurses and other healthcare partners who care for people living with cancer.

The goal of the cancer conference was to provide knowledge to elevate and support quality cancer care. Basic to intermediate concepts related to comprehensive cancer care will be shared to expand clinical skills, increase knowledge of the latest cancer treatments, and enhance professional development while promoting networking.

Program Chairs

Kellie McDermott | UC Health

 

Speakers

Christopher Lieu, MD University of Colorado Medicine 

Robert Lentz, MD UC Health

Sonia Okuyama Sasaki, MD Denver Health 

Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD UC Health 

Marcello Rotta, MD | Colorado Blood Cancer Institute

Sarah Reynolds | UC Health

 

Katrina Oyague, MD, FACS Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Breelyn Wilky, MD University of Colorado Medicine 

Jessica Godoff, RN Sarah Cannon

Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Stacy Fischer, MD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Franchesca Konig, MD UC Health  

Daniel Bowles, MD Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC

Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN Sarah Cannon

John Goerke, RN, BSN, MBA Presbyterian/St. Luke's & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Kasey Bowden, MSN, FNP, AG-ACNP | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Conference Agenda
Friday, May 17, 2024

7:30 AM
Coffee and Exhibits

8:00 AM
Program Chair Welcome

8:10 AM
History of Cancer  
Christopher Lieu, MD | University of Colorado Medicine 

8:30 AM
Neuroendocrine Cancers
Robert Lentz, MD UC Health

8:50 AM
Oncology Rehabilitation Services
Franchesca Konig, MD | UC Health

9:10 AM
Breast Surgery and Post Operative Care
Katrina Oyague, MD, FACS | Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

9:30 AM
Breakfast and Exhibits 

9:45 AM
Non-CME Breakfast - Pfizer - Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2- mBC Throughout Their Treatment Journey
Kristi Orbaugh, RN, MSN, RNP, AOCN | Community Hospital North Cancer Center

10:30 AM
Sarcomas
Breelyn Wilky, MD | University of Colorado Medicine

10:50 AM
Head and Neck Cancer
Daniel Bowles, MD | Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC

11:10 AM
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Genetic Testing
Sonia Okuyama Sasaki, MD | Denver Health 

11:30 AM
Oncology Navigation
Jessica Godoff, RN | Sarah Cannon

Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN | Sarah Cannon

11:50 AM
Lunch and Exhibits

12:05 PM
Non-CME Lunch - AstraZeneca - In Practice: Combination Treatment Options with Immuno-oncology in Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Kara Hart, MSN, AOCNP | Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - Pueblo

12:50 PM
Housekeeping and Survey 

1:00 PM
Radiation Oncology 
Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD | UC Health 

1:20 PM
Diversity in Clinical Trials 
Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

1:40 PM
Liver Directed Therapies and HAI Pumps
Cindy O'Bryant, PharmD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

2:00 PM
Leadership in Nursing
John Goerke, RN, BSN, MBA | Presbyterian/St. Luke's & Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

2:20 PM
Break and Exhibits

2:35 PM
CARE Clinic Discussion 
Rebecca Youngling, RN | UC Health 
Kasey Bowden, MSN, FNP, AG-ACNP | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

2:55 PM
Anxiety Related to Cancer 
Stacy Fischer, MD | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

3:15 PM
Hematologic Malignancies Update
Marcello Rotta, MD | Colorado Blood Cancer Institute

3:35 PM
Self-Care and Wellness
Kara Sloan, LCSW | UC Health

4:25 PM
Adjourn

Agenda Subject To Change. All times are MST.

 
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    • Understand and optimize frontline therapy

    • Discuss the challenges in toxicities and review interventions

  • 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 5.20 ANCC contact hours.

    Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation

    Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.20 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 5.20 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.

    • Free registration for all healthcare providers

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

    • Enduring video content for watching at your leisure

    • Real-time discussion and debate

    • Networking with peers, colleagues, and medical professionals

    • Access to the latest industry information and resources

    • Catered meals through-out the program

 

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