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ForwardSurvivorship after Cancer of the Head and Neck
The purpose of this symposium is to provide fundamental information necessary for a comprehensive approach to survivorship care of head and neck cancer patients. This symposium is intended to improve healthcare providers’ ability to provide high-quality survivorship care to the growing population of head and neck cancer survivors.
Target Audience
Professional providers, cancer survivors, primary care physicians, nurses, residents, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, and other interested healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
1. Recognize the components of high-quality head and neck cancer survivorship care.
2. Identify prevailing late and long-term effects head and neck cancer survivors’ experience.
3. Describe strategies and interventions to address the complex needs of head and neck cancer survivors.
4. Recognize new systemic therapies for head and neck cancer and potential side effects.
Additional Information
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SCHEDULE
Day 1 of 2: Monday, August 7, 2023
Location: UPMC Herberman Conference Center
7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 8:05 am Welcome
Jonas Johnson, MD
Moderator: Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN
8:05– 8:45 am The Challenge of Providing Comprehensive Head & Neck Cancer
Care
José Zevallos, MD, MPH
8:45 – 9:30 am Disparity in Cancer Care
Margaret Rosenzweig, PhD, CRNP-C, AOCNP, FAAN
9:30 – 10:00 am Advanced Practice Provider Driven Survivorship Care
Casey Frazer- Posorske, PA-C
10:00 – 10:30 am Break, Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Panel Discussion: Tumor Board
Moderator: Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN
Panelists: José Zevallos, MD, MPH, Margaret Rosenzweig, PhD, CRNP-C, AOCNP, FAAN, Casey Frazer- Posorske, PA-C
10:30 – 10:45 am Break, Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Jonas T. Johnson, MD
10:45 – 12:30 pm Strategies for Contemporary Treatment
10:45 – 11:15am When is Surgery the Optimal Therapy?
Seungwon Kim, MD
11:15 – 11:45 am Overview of Modern Radiation Therapy
Uzoma Iheagwara, MD, PhD
11:45 – 12:15 am Treatment Options for Head and Neck Cancer
Zahra Kelly, DO
12:15 – 12:45 pm Panel Discussion: Tumor Board
Moderator: Shaum Sridharan
Panelists: Seungwon Kim, MD, Zahra Kelly, DO; Uzoma Iheagwara, MD, PhD; Shirley Su, MD
12:45 – 1:15pm Lunch, Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Alyssa Weinfurther, MS, RD, CSO, LDN
1:15 – 2:00 pm Advances in Managing Treatment Related Dysphagia
Heather Starmer, MA CCC-SLP; BCS-S
2:00 – 2:45 pm Experience with Treatment Effects: Management Suggestions
Barbara Murphy, MD
2:45 – 3:30 pm Establishing Partnership Between Physiatrist, Psychical Therapist, and the Oncology Treatment Team
Maryanne Henderson, DO
3:30 – 3:45 pm Break, Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Audrey Hayward PA-C
3:45 – 4:15 pm The Challenge of Maintaining Dental Health Through the
Survivorship Continuum
Elizabeth Pawlowicz, DMD
4:15 – 4:40 pm Patient Experience
4:40 – 5:00 pm Panel Discussion: Enhancing Recovery
Moderator: Jonas T. Johnson, MD
Panelists: Heather Starmer, MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S; Maryanne Henderson, DO; Barbara Murphy, MD; Elizabeth Pawlowicz, DMD, Patient Caregiver (TBN)
5:00 pm Adjournment Day 1 of 2
Reception
Poster Viewing and Poster Awards
Herberman Conference Center
Day 2 of 2: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Location: UPMC Herberman Conference Center
7:00 – 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 8:05 am Welcome
Angela Dean, PsyD
Moderator: Angela Dean, PsyD
8:05 – 8:50 am Development with a Validated Disease Specific Tool for Cancer
Survivors
Shirley Su, MD
8:50 – 9:30 am Detection and Treatment of Carotid Vascular Disease
Bradley Gross, MD
9:30 – 9:40 am Cancer and Treatment effect on Neurocognition
Marci Nilsen, PhD RN
9:40 – 10:10 am Neurocognition and Strategies to Cope with Changes
Robert J Ferguson, PhD
10:10 – 10:30 am Panel Discussion: Neurocognition and Coping
Moderator: Angela Dean, PsyD
Panelists: Marci Nilsen, PhD RN, Robert J Ferguson, PhD, Patient/Caregiver
10:30 – 10:45 am Break, Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Jonas T. Johnson, MD
10:45 – 11:15 am Surgical Options for Treatment Related Dysphagia
Sandra Stinnett, MD
11:15 – 11:45 am Medical Mistrust
Zainab Balogun
11:45 – 12:00pm Looking Toward the Future
Marci Lee Nilsen, PhD, RN, CHPN
12:00pm Adjournment Day 2 of 2
Travel
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
We are not holding a block of rooms. However, because of the proximity to the event, we suggest you make your hotel reservation at:
Hyatt House
5335 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-621-9900
Course Directors:
Jonas T. Johnson, MD
Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, CHPN
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 11.25 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 11.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 11.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 11.75 Attendance
Acknowledgement of commercial support
Thank you to the following companies for their support!
Exhibitors:
Bayer
Karl Storz
Merck
Regeneron
Price
Registration Fees (In Person and Virtual)
$85 Physicians, Nurses, and all other health care professionals.
Tuition fee is waived for all Alumni Members, CENTS Members, residents, fellows, and medical students but registration is still required. To receive a coupon code to waive the registration fee, please contact Katie Wallace via email at wallacekm4@upmc.edu.
Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing Katie Wallace at wallacekm4@upmc.edu.
Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, e-mail, or fax. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before May 27, 2023, will be completely refunded. From May 27-30, 2023, a $50.00 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after May 31, 2023. “No shows” are not eligible for refunds.
The UPMC/Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficient registrations are not received. In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees.
Cancellation requests can be made to:
Katie Wallace
Department of Otolaryngology
845-514-3736 (T)
wallacekm4@upmc.edu.
For more information, please contact Kathryn Wallace by email at wallacekm4@upmc.edu.