3rd Celebration of Hope: A Kidney Cancer Educational Symposium

Friday, September 23, 2022

7:30 am – 3:00 pm EDT

In Person at
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
or 
Virtually via AJI Media Livecast powered by Accelevents 

Overview

The Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation and Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center present the 3rd Celebration of Hope: a Kidney Cancer Education Symposium in partnership with members of the medical community, our patient support group, patients and caregivers. 

Who Should Attend

• Those at risk and anyone affected by kidney cancer
• Family member, caregiver or a healthcare professional

Learning Objectives

Patients and families will be able to:

  • Identify the 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 patients

AGENDA 

7:30 am             Check-In

                            In-Person: Check-In, Continental Breakfast, Visit Exhibits and Experts

                            Virtual: Log-In to Virtual Conference – Visit Virtual Exhibit Hall

 

8:15 am             Welcome

                            Naomi B. Haas, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Linda Ostoksi // President, Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation

 

GENERAL SESSION: Kidney Cancer 101 – Treatment Approaches

8:30 am             My Surgery for Kidney Cancer

                            Daniel J. Lee, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

8:50 am             Innovative Approaches for Locally Advanced Kidney Cancer

                            Phillip M. Pierorazio, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

9:10 am             Who Should Get Adjuvant Therapy?

                            Naomi B. Haas, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

9:30 am             How Do I Choose the Right Combination Therapy for My Kidney Cancer?

                            Daniel M. Geynisman, MD, MS // Temple Health // Fox Chase Cancer Center

10:00 am          What Do My Genes Tell Me About Kidney Cancer?

                            Elizabeth P. Henske, MD // Harvard Medical School // Dana Farber Cancer Institute

10:20 am          Belzutifan and Kidney Cancer – From Discovery to the Bedside

                            Vivek K. Narayan, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

10:40 am          A Renewed Focus on Treatment of Non Clear Cell Cancer (20 min)

                            Yasser Mohamed Ali Ged, MBBS // Johns Hopkins Medicine

11:00 am          Panel Discussion / Question and Answer

                            Moderator: Naomi B. Haas, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                           Panel:

                            Yasser Mohamed Ali Ged, MBBS // Johns Hopkins Medicine

                            Daniel M. Geynisman, MD, MS // Temple Health // Fox Chase Cancer Center Elizabeth P.
                            Henske,
                            MD // Harvard University // Dana Farber Cancer Institute

                            Daniel J. Lee, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Vivek K. Narayan, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Phillip M. Pierorazio, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

 

11:20 am          Break

GENERAL SESSION 2: Clinical Trial Participation and Novel Biomarkers

11:30 am          ECOG-ACRIN Research Advocate & mRCC Patient

                            Glenn Sykes – Cancer Patient Advocate

11:45 am          Liquid Biopsies and Circulating Tumor Analysis – Are We Ready?

                            Scott M. Haake, MD // Vanderbilt University Medical Center

12:05 pm          Panel Discussion / Question and Answer

                          Moderator: Naomi B. Haas, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Panel:

                            Scott M. Haake, MD // Vanderbilt University Medical Center

                            Glenn Sykes – Cancer Patient Advocate

12:15 pm          Lunch

GENERAL SESSION 3 – Long Term Follow-Up Care and Managing Symptoms

12:45 pm          Tell Your Story – Panel: Patients and caregivers share hope and inspiration

                            Moderator: Tarenne A. Ferenchak, CRNP // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

 

1:10 pm             The “Time” Toxicity of Cancer Therapy

                             Ronac Mamtani, MD, MSCE // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

1:25 pm             How Do I Make the Most of My Treatment? Managing the Side Effects of Cancer and Its
                          Treatment

                            Jeffrey W. Shevach, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

1:40 pm            The Gut Microbiome and Its Influence on Cancer Immunotherapy

                            Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO // City of Hope

2:00 pm             How Can I Afford My Kidney Cancer Pill Medications?

                            Christopher M. Tweed, PharmD, BCOP// Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

2:20 pm             Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Care and Clinical Trials

                            Samuel U. Takvorian, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

2:40 pm             Panel Discussion / Question and Answer

                            Moderator: Vivek K. Narayan, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Panel:

                            Ronac Mamtani, MD, MSCE // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO // City of Hope

                            Jeffrey W. Shevach, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                             Samuel U. Takvorian, MD, MS // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Christopher M. Tweed, PharmD, BCOP// Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

 

3:00 pm             Closing Remarks and Adjourn

                            Naomi B. Haas, MD // Penn Medicine // Abramson Cancer Center

                            Linda Ostoksi // President, Judy Nicholson Kidney Cancer Foundation