2009 Conference Agenda

Thursday, September 10

1:00 Registration

2:00 Wellness workshops: Cluster 1

• Qigong
• Safe Massage Techniques for the Cancer Patient
• Music Therapy
• Aromatherapy

3:30 Break

4:00 Wellness workshops: Cluster 2

• Tai Chi
• Safe Massage Techniques for the Cancer Patient
• Music Therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Journaling

5:30 Open time

6:00 Mixer: Light refreshments and cash bar

8:00 Adjourn

Friday, September 11

7:00 AM Tai Chi

8:00 Registration
      Continental breakfast

9:00 Conference opening

9:20 Keynote speaker: Martin Raber, M.D., M. D. Anderson clinical professor and cancer survivor
      Lessons from the Sofa

10:20 Conference highlights

10:30 Break*

Cluster 1

Friday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1. Fran Zandstra, M.B.A., R.N., O.C.N., C.N.A.A.-B.C.
   Cancer Survivorship: Planning for the Future
2. Jim Chastain
   Writing Your Way Through Hard Times
3. Ricki Hasou, B.S.
   Navigating the World of Health Insurance
4. M. Kay Garcia, D.P.H., M.S.N., R.N.
   Acupuncture in Cancer Care
5. Carol Drucker, M.D.
   Dermatology Issues in the Cancer Patient
6. Phyddy Tacchi, R.N., C.N.S., L.M.F.T., L.P.C.
   Caregivers: I’ve Got Feelings, Too!
7. Eduardo Bruera, M.D.
   Cuidados Paliativos y Tratamiento de Soporte

12:30 Lunch

1:20 Break*

Cluster 2

Friday, 1:30-3 p.m.

1. Naghma Ahmed, P.T.
   Exercise and the Cancer Survivor
2. David Chang, M.D., and Melissa Crosby, M.D. 
   Surgical Options for Lymphedema in Cancer Patients
3. Mary Hughes, M.S., R.N., C.N.S.
   Fear of Recurrence
4. Kelly Hall, M.A., R.D., C.S.O., L.D., C.N.S.D.
   Diet Makes a Difference
5. Elise Cook, M.D.
   It’s Your Life:  Women’s Health Issues
6. Maribel Sifuentes, M.S.
   Preparación Contra el Cáncer

3:00 Break*

Cluster 3

Friday, 3:30-5 p.m.

1. Naghma Ahmed, P.T.
   Exercise and the Cancer Survivor
2. David Chang, M.D., and Melissa Crosby, M.D.
   Surgical Options for Lymphedema in Cancer Patients
3. Mary Hughes, M.S., R.N., C.N.S.
   Fear of Recurrence
4. Kelly Hall, M.A., R.D., C.S.O., L.D., C.N.S.D.
   Diet Makes a Difference
5. Elise Cook, M.D.
   It’s Your Life:  Women’s Health Issues
6. Tania De Los Reyes, R.D., L.D.
   La Diabetes en el Enfermo de Cáncer

5:00 Cash bar and snacks in registration area

6:30 Banquet

• Presentation of Joseph T. Painter Award and Partner of Hope Award
• Entertainment: Charles Petty, Ph.D., humorist and motivational speaker
        Laughter: Good for the Body and Soul

9:00 Adjourn

Saturday, September 12

7:00 AM Tai Chi

8:00 Registration
      Continental breakfast

9:00 Medical panel

• John Mendelsohn, M.D.
• Thomas Burke, M.D.
• David Hong, M.D.

10:35 Break

10:45 Keynote speaker: Hoda Kotb, NBC Today co-anchor and cancer survivor
           A Morning with Hoda Kotb

11:45 Lunch

Cluster 4

Saturday, 12:25-1:55 p.m.

1. Lewis Foxhall, M.D.
   Cancer Survivorship and Health Policy
2. Thia McKann
   Everything You Wanted to Know About Tea
3. Valerie Stiner, O.C.N., R.N.
   What Can You Do About Treatment Side Effects?
4. Anna Franklin, M.D.
   Young Adult Survivors and Their Stinkin’ Issues
5. Andrew Lee, M.D.
   Proton Therapy at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
6. Hilary Hamby, Au.D., CCC-A
   Hearing Loss and Dizziness in Cancer Patients

12:25 Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors Panel

1:55 Break/move to ballroom for closing ceremony

2:00 Ride for Life
         Door prizes

2:30 Adjourn