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
