A CELEBRATION OF HOPE: BRINGING THE HOPE TO YOU
A Kidney Cancer Educational Symposium
NOW BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL!
WHEN
Saturday, March 11, 2023
8:00am-3:00pm
WHERE
University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gordon Center for Medical Education
1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136
The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation and The University of Miami Health System: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center present “A Celebration of Hope: Bringing the Hope to You” an educational symposium with members of medical community, our patient support group, patients and caregivers to achieve three main goals:
• Identify common risk factors of kidney cancer
• Increase awareness of the diagnosis and treatment of kidney cancer
• Develop and encourage a healthy lifestyle in kidney cancer patient
Who should attend:
• Those at risk and anyone affected by kidney cancer
• Family members, caregivers or healthcare professionals
SPEAKERS
Jaime Merchan, MD, MMSc.
Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Phase 1 Program
Sylvester Comprehensive Center
Walter Johnson
The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation
Raquel Kaufler
Patient
Janaki Sharma, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD
Professor of Urology
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Marijo Bilusic, MD, PhD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Medical Oncology/GU Site Disease Group Lead
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Health System
Ana Harwood, APRN, DNP
GU Oncology APP
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Tina A. Cloney, PhD, MSPH, RD, LDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
Maria Rueda Lara, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
John Penedo, PhD
Professor of Psychology & Medicine
Center Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship & Tranlational Behavioral Sciences
Director, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care
AGENDA
8:00am
STAGE
Breakfast and Registration/Check In
9:00am
STAGE
Welcoming Remarks
Jaime Merchan, MD, MMSc.
Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Phase 1 Program, Sylvester Comprehensive Center
Walter Johnson
The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation
9:10am
STAGE
My Fight with Kidney Cancer: A Patients Perspective
Raquel Kaufler
Patient
9:40am
STAGE
Kidney Cancer 101: What every patient needs to know
Janaki Sharma, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
10:10am
STAGE
Overview of Surgical Options for Kidney Cancer
Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD.
Professor of Urology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
10:40am
STAGE
What is new in Kidney Cancer Treatments
Jaime Merchan, MD, MMSc.
Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Phase 1 Program, Sylvester Comprehensive Center
11:10am
BREAK
11:20am
STAGE
Clinical Trials in Kidney Cancer: What are they…and are they for me?
Marijo Bilusic, MD, PhD
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Medical Oncology/GU Site Disease Group Lead, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Health System
11:50am
STAGE
Identifying and Managing side effects from new Kidney Cancer Treatments
Ana Harwood, APRN, DNP
GU Oncology APP, Sylvester Comprehensive Center
12:20pm
STAGE
LUNCH
1:00pm
STAGE
The Importance of Nutrition in Kidney Cancer
Dr. Tina A. Cloney, PhD, MSPH, RD, LDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
1:30pm
STAGE
Survivorship in Kidney Cancer
Frank Penedo, PhD
Professor of Psychology & Medicine
Center Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship & Tranlational Behavioral Sciences
Director, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care
2:00pm
STAGE
Emotional/Psychological Impact of Kidney Cancer: What each patient needs to know
Maria Rueda Lara, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Sylvester Comprehensive Center
2:30pm
STAGE
CLOSING REMARKS