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2023 Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium

The 2023 Symposium has been postponed. Please check back often for Symposium and other event updates.

2022 Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium

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November 3, 2022 – Day 1

8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:30 am	Welcome and Colorado Cancer Coalition Overview
9:30 am – 10:30 am	Regional Cancer Networks: Putting Research Into Reality Andrea (Andi), Dwyer, Colorado Cancer Screening Program Ashley Libby Diaz, Southwestern Colorado Regional Cancer Network Kori Walsh, Eastern Colorado Regional Cancer Network
10:30 am – 10:50 am	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
10:50 am – 11:50 am	Return to Screening John Arend, Colorado Central Cancer Registry Donald Moore, Pueblo Community Health Center Dr. Ben Fischer Valuck, HealthONE
11:50 am – 1:00 pm	Buffet Lunch – Network – Visit Exhibitors
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Disparities in Clinical Trial Access Dr. Jessica McDermott, VA and University of Colorado Cancer Center Lisa Switzer, Western States Cancer Research, NCORP Emily Boyd, NP-C, San Luis Valley Health
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm	Targeted and Emerging Diagnostics and Treatment Dr. Tejas Patil, University of Colorado Cancer Center Emily Daniels, Survivor Dr. Marie Wood, University of Colorado Cancer Center
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
3:30 pm – 4:40 pm	Roundtable Discussions* Tobacco Healthy Eating Active Living Family History Screening Treatment Survivorship Navigation Multi- Cancer Early Detection subject to change
4:40 – 4:45	Day 1 Closing – How might we, as a coalition, work together to reduce the burden of cancer in Colorado?

November 4, 2022 – Day 2

8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Welcome
9:15 am – 10:15 am	Cancer Plan Implementation: Quick Win Projects Panel; utilizing Task Forces for quick wins; addressing social determinants of health Tamara Terzian, PhD, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus, Sun Bus Mayor Mary Bachran, Paonia Colorado Dr. Davis Blanton, UC Health
10:15 am – 10:45 am	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
10:45 am – 11:45 am	Addressing Mental Health and Financial Toxicity for Cancer Survivors Audra Fleming, Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation Melanie Stachelski, MA, LPC, Colorado Cancer Counseling Jackie Wesley, Survivor
11:45 am – 12:00 pm	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Awards Luncheon
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm	Task Forces Round Robin/Speed Networking Clinical Trials and Treatment Colorectal Cancer HPV Vaccination Latino Task Force Lung Cancer Navigation Policy Skin Cancer Survivorship and Palliative Care
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm	BREAK: Visit exhibit tables and network
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Cancer and Policy Becky Peltier, Summit County Ryan Mockabee, Clinica Colorado Hilary Gee Goeckner,MSW, ACS CAN
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm	Day 2 Closing – What is one learning from today that, if integrated into your work, would make the biggest impact on Coloradans touched by cancer?

Why You Should Attend

The Colorado Cancer Coalition is dedicated to eliminating the burden of cancer in Colorado. The Together Toward Tomorrow – Thriving Beyond Cancer in Colorado Symposium will share updates in innovative cancer care in Colorado and give you ample time to network with attendees and relevant exhibitors. This Symposium will give you actionable ideas to take back to your work and help you eliminate the burden of cancer for the patients you interact with.

Who Should Attend

Oncology professionals
Primary care physicians and office staff
Oncologists and specialty physicians
Social workers
Nurses and Nurse Navigators
Patient Navigators, community health workers, promotores de salud
Nonprofit Professionals
Public Health Professionals
Anyone who works in cancer will find this relevant

2020 Presentations

Poster Sessions

2019 Symposium Presentations

2019 Symposium Presentations

2018 Symposium Presentations

2018 Symposium Presentations

2017 Symposium Presentations

2017 Symposium Presentations

What 2018 participants liked most about the Symposium

“Another wonderful conference. Thank you for all the time and efforts that went into this! Will be back.”

“Excellent speakers and I learned so much!”

“The networking was very valuable. I connected with so many people in one afternoon.”

82% of respondents said ““I learned something new at this symposium that I will apply to my work or daily life.”

100% of respondents said were “very” or “somewhat” satisfied with the event.

What 2017 participants liked most about the Symposium

“Getting more of a “big picture” of what’s happening with the state of cancer care both in Colorado and nationally”

“Networking opportunities; learning about how different facets of cancer control are interconnected.”

“The expertise of the presenters and the overall view of cancer – broad and in depth.”

“Excellent line up of speakers/diverse topics but all relevant, interesting and usable! Loved the task force round robin! “

“The sessions! Excellent speakers, content and calls to action. Every presentation was clear, identified objective and included how participants should/could get involved.”