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PROVIDER TRACK: Having Difficult Conversations
7:30-8:30 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, SW) | Stephen Berns, MD
Larner College of Medicine | Many clinicians feel unprepared to have serious illness conversations with patients and their families, particularly about prognosis, treatment discussions, and quality of life when patients are facing a cancer diagnosis. This session
will explore the structure and skills that can help facilitate these conversations to ensure goal-concordant care. | YouTube link |
Welcome, Introductions & Keynote Address
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Welcome & Introductions
8:30-8:45 am | | Elizabeth Watson, MD, MPH - Conference Co-Chair
Michelle Machesky, PA - Conference Co-Chair
Richard L. Page, MD - Dean, The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine
Randall F. Holcombe, MD - Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center | YouTube link |
Intro Keynote:
COVID Update
8:45-8:55 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT) | Mark Levine, MD
Vermont Commissioner of Health | This presentation will update the learner on the current state of the COVID pandemic, discuss current guidance on vaccination for those who are immunocompromised due to cancer or its treatment and review the impact of the pandemic
on the components of the Cancer Plan. | (Same as above)
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KEYNOTE:
The Financial Costs and Burden of Breast Cancer Care
8:55-9:50 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT, SW) | Rachel Greenup, MD, MPH, FACS
Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology
The Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital
| Dr. Greenup will discuss how financial costs relate to decisions for breast cancer treatment and their impact on financial burden, debt, and employment. Cost transparency may inform preference-sensitive decisions and improve patient-centered
care
| (Same as above) |
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Update: Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer
10:00-10:50 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT) | Shahid Ahmed*, MBBS
Larner College of Medicine | We will discuss the role of the immune system in cancer and how recent advances in the last decade have led to major breakthroughs in treatments. We will also see how diet effects the immune system. Lastly, we will go over what the future
might look like for immunotherapies and cancer.
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The Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment on the Pelvic Floor and the Benefits of Physical Therapy
10:00-10:50 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT) | Amy Candon, PT, PLC
Pelvic Health | This presentation will focus on the pelvic floor and the implications of cancer and cancer treatment on bladder, bowel and sexual functions. Possible reasons for pelvic pain for those undergoing cancer treatment will be discussed, as well
as the benefits that physical therapy can bring for improvement of pelvic floor impairment as well as overall wellness. | YouTube link |
Session 2 - choose one
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COVID & Cancer Panel
11:00-11:50 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT) | Elizabeth Watson*, MD, MPH - Radiologist
Shahid Ahmed*, MBBS - Hem/Onc
Cindy Noyes, MD - Infectious Disease
Patricia O'Brien*, MD - Hem/Onc
Michelle Sowden*, DO - Surgical Oncology
UVM Medical Center | This panel includes a variety of speakers who have been providing health care during the COVID pandemic. Each will present a different aspect describing how the pandemic has changed the way we practice medical care, and what has been done
to protect cancer patients during the pandemic. Topics addressed: false positives on scans, lack of response to vaccines in cancer patients, hospital and cancer clinic policies, positives of telemedicine, examples of the effect of
delayed screenings on cancer care.
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Complementary and Integrative Health and Cancer
11:00-11:50 am
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, SW) | Amy Littlefield, ND, MSOM, LAc, FABNO
Vermont Wellness Medicine & Integrative Oncology | The demand for a more integrative approach to cancer care and survivorship is becoming a major focus on the national health care stage. Integrative medicine represents a coordinated approach to bring conventional and complementary medicine
together. This session will discuss the utilization of integrative medicine and how to choose from so many options. | YouTube link |
Lunch Hour Provider Track and Wellness - choose one
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PROVIDER TRACK:
Provider Burnout
12:00-1:00 pm
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT, SW) | James Ulager, MD
Larner College of Medicine | This presentation will describe the rising prevalence of burnout among clinicians. We will discuss the implications of burnout on personal well-being and patient care. More importantly, we will discuss methods to improve resilience and
well-being.
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Steps to Wellness: Demonstrating the "FUN"damentals of Virtual Group Exercise
12:15-1:00 pm
(Not accredited)
| Rebecca Reynolds, BS, CES
Lucian Benway, CPT, ETS
Oncology & Hematology Rehabilitation Program
UVM Medical Center | Participants will learn about Steps to Wellness, the UVM Cancer Center's free 12-week Oncology/Hematology Rehabilitation Program, and how we support and empower cancer survivors through structured group exercise. Join our exercise
trainers as they demonstrate balance, strength and aerobic exercises, commonly seen throughout the 12-week program. Note: Participation is at your discretion and at your own risk. | YouTube link |
Session 3 - choose one
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Multi-Disciplinary Clinic for Breast Cancer
1:15-2:05 pm
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT) | Mary Stanley*, MD - Breast Surgeon
Agnes Balla, MD - Breast Pathologist
Puyao Li, MD - Radiation Oncologist
Erin Tsai*, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist
Marie Wood*, MD - High Risk Breast Program
UVM Medical Center | Breast cancer care is not relegated to one single medical discipline. Surgeons, pathologists, radiologists and specialists in chemotherapy and radiation treatment all work together on a regular basis to ensure the best treatment possible.
This session will demonstrate what a weekly breast cancer case team meeting looks like and how the health care team approaches treatment. | YouTube link |
Health Disparities in Cancer Prevention, Screening and Survivorship
1:15-2:05 pm
(P, N, PA, PH, Psych, PT, RT) | Electra Paskett, MD
Professor of Cancer Research
The Ohio State University | This session will provide a high-level overview of disparities in cancer risk factors, incidence and mortality in women and how prevention, screening, and survivorship interventions can eliminate disparities. | YouTube link |
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