19th Annual Fall Midwest Thoracic and GI Oncology Conference

This conference will provide comprehensive updates on current treatment guidelines and delve into innovative therapeutic strategies for managing thoracic and gastrointestinal cancers.

Conference Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

Thoracic

1. Name the biomarkers used in non-small cell lung cancer.
2. State the changes in treatment guidelines for lung cancers.
3. Explain the controversies of radiation for small cell lung cancer treatment.
4. Interpret the Commission on Cancer operative standards regarding nodal sampling for lung cancer.

GI

1. Define the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology.
2. Discuss the controversies and challenges in the management of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers.
3. Identify the challenges in the treatment of early-onset GI cancers.
4. Recognize the indication and benefits of hepatic artery pump for liver-directed therapy.
5. Articulate the association between obesity and cancer survival.
6. Outline the barriers to colon cancer screening.

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, primary care providers, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nurses, fellows, residents, and students caring for patients with thoracic and GI cancers.

Conference Agenda

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Registration Information

Registration Fees

• Full Conference (Oct. 31-Nov. 1): $100
• Thoracic only (Oct. 31): $75
• GI only (Nov. 1): $75

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Registration Deadline: Oct. 24, 2024

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancel/Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email conted@unmc.edu no later than Oct. 24, 2024. There is a $25 processing fee for cancellations made by Oct. 24. Cancellations made after this date and registrants who fail to attend are responsible for the full registration fee.