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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. 


  • Hear presentations from 8 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 Ave 

Tucson, AZ 85724


AGENDA


Time

Topic

Speaker

1:30 - 2 PM

Check-in

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.



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