21st Annual Fall Midwest Thoracic and GI Oncology Conference

Thursday–Friday, Oct. 29-30, 2026

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
View Thoracic Day agenda

Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
GI Day agenda coming soon

UNO Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106

Join us for a two-day, multidisciplinary conference that features updates on current advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care of patients with cancer, with a focus on thoracic and gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies.

You may register for either day individually or attend both days for a comprehensive learning experience.

Day 1: Thoracic

Join us for practical updates in thoracic and head and neck cancer care. We'll review current recommendations for pleural mesothelioma, lung cancer, and head and neck cancers, discuss the roles of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, explore advances in robotic thoracic surgery, and highlight strategies for lung cancer screening and the evaluation of pleural disease.

Day 2: GI

This activity highlights current advances in oncology, including innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, management of treatment-related toxicities, and the use of imaging, pathology, and genetic testing to personalize care. Participants will also explore supportive care strategies and approaches to improving cancer screening, treatment access, and outcomes for diverse patient populations.

This conference is designed to provide practical knowledge to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

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

Thoracic:

Discuss the current recommendations for the management of pleural mesothelioma.
Assess the role of chemotherapy/immunotherapy, radiation and surgery in the management of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Analyze the treatment options available for the treatment of patient diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancers.
Formulate a plan to implement the current recommendations for lung cancer screening.
Review the technical advances of single port robotic surgery in the management of thoracic malignancies.
Recognize the important radiographic findings in patients with pleural disease.

GI:

Discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal malignancies, including pancreatic and colorectal cancers, and apply emerging evidence to clinical practice.
Recognize and manage treatment-related toxicities, including adverse effects associated with immunotherapy and radiation therapy.
Evaluate the role of imaging, pathology, genetic testing, and novel diagnostic technologies in cancer detection, risk assessment, and personalized treatment planning.
Integrate multidisciplinary supportive care strategies including pain management, psychological support, nutrition, and complementary therapies to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Identify barriers to cancer screening and treatment, particularly in underserved and rural populations, and explore strategies to improve access to care.

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

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

Full Conference
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Thoracic Only
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

GI Only
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Full Conference
15.00 Contact Hours Awarded
Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval #: NE1025-2

Thoracic Only
8.00 Contact Hours Awarded
Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval #: NE1025-2

GI Only
7.00 Contact Hours Awarded
Nebraska Medicine is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval #: NE1025-2

Registration Information

Registration Fees:

Full Conference (Oct. 29-30): $100
Thoracic Only (Oct. 29): $75
GI Only (Oct. 30): $75

Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A non-refundable processing fee will apply.
E-Check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended. This option works well for individual registrants and institutions. Please note, ACH incurs a nominal fee of 0.1% of the transaction amount with a maximum of $5.

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

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than Oct. 22, 2026. There is a $30 processing fee for cancellations made by Oct. 22. Cancellations made after this date and registrants who fail to attend are responsible for the full registration fee.

Registration Deadline and Late Registration

The deadline to register is Oct. 22, 2026.

Online and on-site (walk-in) registrations after Oct. 22 will be accepted if space permits.

Please note: