ABOUT
LACNETS is hosting an in-person NET Educational Event for patients and caregivers in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, March 29th, from 1:30-6:00 PM.Â
Hear presentations from 8Â NET experts.
Listen to patient stories.
Learn about the latest in surgery, liver-directed therapy, systemic therapy, PRRT, and clinical trials.
Ask questions during the extended live question and answer session.
Find out how you can spread awareness about neuroendocrine cancer.
Network with other patients and caregivers in the post-event reception.
There is no cost to attend. This event is made possible by the generosity of donors and sponsors.
Special thanks to our host, Dr. Junaid Arshad, University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC).
This event will not be broadcast.
LOCATION
Arizona Cancer Center
Kiewit Auditorium
1515 N. Campbell AveÂ
Tucson, AZ 85724
AGENDA
Time | Topic | Speaker |
1:30 - 2 PM | Check-in |
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2 - 2:10 PM | Patient Story | Kimberly, NET Patient |
2:15 - 2:30 PM | NETs 101: NET Terms & Concepts You Need to Know | Bassam Sonbol, MD, Medical Oncologist, Mayo Clinic Phoenix |
2:30 - 2:45 PM | Surgery for NETs: To Cut or Not to Cut? | Gagandeep Singh, MD, Surgical Oncologist, City of Hope Phoenix |
2:45 - 3 PM | Liver-Directed Therapy: Killing Liver Tumors Without a Big Scar | Gregory Woodhead, MD, PhD, Interventional Radiologist, University of Arizona Cancer Center |
3 - 3:15 PM | Systemic Therapy for NETs: Treatment Options for Metastatic Tumors | Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Huntsman Cancer Institute |
3:15 - 3:30 PM | PRRT: Current & New Trends | Holly Thompson, MD, MPH, Nuclear Medicine, University of Arizona Cancer Center |
3:30 - 3:45 PM | Break |
|
3:45 - 3:50 PM | Nursing Perspective on the Management of NETs | Linda Moe, RN, University of Arizona Cancer Center |
3:50 - 4:05 PM | Clinical Trials: The Latest & Greatest | Pamela Kunz, MD, Medical Oncologist, Yale Cancer Center |
4:05 - 5 PM | Q&A with Expert Panel | All Faculty - Moderated by Dr. Junaid Arshad, Medical Oncologist, University of Arizona Cancer Center & Lisa Yen, LACNETS |
5 - 6 PM | Networking Reception |
This agenda is subject to change. Please check this page for the most updated agenda.