Karmanos Cancer Institute's Annual Cancer Symposium

Karmanos Cancer Institute's 13th Annual Cancer Symposium

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will present its 13th Annual Cancer Symposium:

The Cancer Patient's Journey: What You Need to Know

Saturday, September 9, 2023
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Online and In-Person in:

Detroit
MotorCity Casino & Hotel
2901 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48201

Flint
Hospitality House
G-3170 Beecher Rd
Flint, MI 48532

Lansing
Karmanos at McLaren Greater Lansing
3520 Forest Rd
Lansing, MI 48910

Topics include:

The role of imaging technology
The role of clinical trials
The role of genetic and genomic testing
Panel discussion: "Optimizing the Cancer Care Experience"

Agenda

Time	Topic	Speaker
8:00-8:30 a.m.	Registration and Breakfast	All
8:30-8:45 a.m.	Welcome/Opening Remarks	Elisabeth Heath, M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit
8:45-9:15 a.m.	Role of Imaging Technology in Cancer Management	Natasha Robinette, M.D. Chief of Radiology Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit
9:15-9:45 a.m.	Role of Genetic/Genomic Testing in Cancer Management	Courtney Kokenakes Genetic Counseling Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit
9:45-10:15 a.m.	The Role of Clinical Trials in Cancer Management	Hayley Thompson, Ph.D. Associate Center Director, Community Outreach & Engagement Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit Keith Hilton Patient Advocate
10:15-10:45 a.m.	Break and Visit Community & Sponsor Booths	All
10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Optimizing the Cancer Care Experience New Diagnosis In Treatment After Treatment	New Diagnosis - Moderated by Jatin Rana, M.D. - Karmanos Cancer Institute - Lansing Speakers: Jatin Rana, M.D. (physician); Sarah Barber (Nurse Navigator); Stephen Kaurala, Pharm.D., MBA, BCOP (KSP Specialty Pharmacist); Ashley Gregory (Financial Coordinator); Bill Winkler (Patient Advocate In Treatment - Moderated by Brian Yeh, M.D. - Karmanos Cancer Institute - Flint Speakers: Doug Glazier (McLaren Flint Foundation; Megan Landry (American Cancer Society); Frank Fields (Patient Advocate) After Treatment - Moderated by Hadeel Assad, M.D. - Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit Speakers: Felicity Harper, Ph.D. (Psychologist); Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer, Ph.D. (Karmanos Researcher/Exercise); Carmen Stokes (Dietitian); Josephine Roach (Patient Advocate)
12:30-1:00 p.m.	Lunch and visit community & sponsor booths	All
1:00-1:45 p.m.	Keynote Speaker	Kathy Smolinski, MSW, JD Director of Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic, Wayne State University Law School
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Wrap Up and Conclusion	Elisabeth Heath, M.D. Karmanos Cancer Institute - Detroit