The Oncology Nursing Summit is planned with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, nurse managers, nurse navigators, LPNs, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
The Dallas Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with the Dallas Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit. This joint conference will include a separate nursing track on both Friday and Saturday. Some of the sessions offered will be combined sessions. Registering for the conference will give you access to all sessions.
Students, Fellows, and Industry Employees, see pricing below. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession. If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact info@horizoncme.com for further information.
Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).
Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.
Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Breakfast Available in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) GI » Syed Mohammad Ali Kazmi, MD – Associate Professor University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| 8:55am | (02) Chairside Nursing – for stamina, etc » Aaron Hwang, PT, MPT – ReVital Program Director, North Texas Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Oncologic Emergencies » Jeremy Ross, MD – Medical Oncologist & Hematologist The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders |
| 10:55am | (04) Updates in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Prognostics Direct Treatment » Sara Carlough, PA-C – Physician Assistant Department of Leukemia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 12:45pm | (05) AYA » Vivian Irizarry Gatell, MD – Internal Medicine – Hematology/Oncology UT Southwestern |
| 1:30pm | (06) Palliative Care » Joscelyne Dracca MSN, RN, APNP, ACHPN, GNP-BC – Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 2:15pm | Message from Cancer Charities |
| 2:30pm | Break – Trivia for Charity |
| 2:55pm | (07) From Spot to Strategy: Navigating Pulmonary Nodules » Aimee Strong, DNP AGAC-NP – Nurse Practitioner UVA Health |
| 3:40pm | (08) APP Panel » Rev. James Adams, MA, MDiv, BCC – Senior Chaplain Neal Cancer Center Houston Methodist » April Pichon, MSSW, MBA, LCSW-S – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Houston Methodist Hospital Neal Cancer Center » Chris Murray, PhD – The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders |
| 4:40pm | Network Reception – Exhibit Hall |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Invite Sponsored by TBA |
Saturday September 20, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » J. Hoyt Slade, Pharm.D., BCOP, CMTM – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Investigational Cancer Therapeutics MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Advances in the Management of CLL: Practical Strategies in the Era of Novel Therapies » Farrukh T. Awan, M.D., M.S., M.B.A. – Professor of Internal Medicine Director of Lymphoid Malignancies Program Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Financial Toxicity, Nurse Navigation, Resources for Barriers to Care » Jennifer Booth – Taylor, MSW – Social Work Counselor MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 11:35am | (12) The Importance of Provider Self-Care in the Field of Oncology » Jacquelyn Doenges, LCSW, OSW-C, CTTS – Oncology Social Worker UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:25pm | (13) Advancing Care: The Role of Nurses in Bispecific Antibody Treatment for Hematologic Malignancies » Karla V. Ow, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP – Advanced Practice Nurse The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2:30pm | Adjourn |
The Oncology Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide registered nurses with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for oncology nurses and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The Oncology Nursing Summit offers a unique opportunity for nurses from various healthcare teams in the community to collaborate, learn from each other and national faculty, and share best practices on a range of issues related to the care of cancer patients.
Oncology Nursing Summits are developed with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, LPNs, Nurse Navigators, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Clinical Manager of Oncology and Infusion UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
Assistant Nurse Manager MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
Virtual Care Triage Nurse Texas Oncology-Wichita Falls Cancer Center Dallas, TX
Director of Clinical Operations The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Fort Worth, TX
Registered Nurse-Senior Texas Oncology Dallas, TX
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 Oncology Nursing Summit – Dallas conference is convenient and memorable. Staying at our host hotel provides a hassle-free experience and puts you at the heart of the activity surrounding the conference.
Overnight Accommodations: Dates for discounted rates: September 18, 2025 – September 19, 2025
Discounted Booking closes on: September 18, 2025
Booking Link: Click here to Book a Room
Room rate: $269/night
Parking: TBA
Disclaimer:
All reservations must be booked using the link above before the closing date listed. Overnight accommodation, parking, and resort fees will revert back to standard hotel pricing outside of the dates above. A set number of rooms have been blocked off for the discounted pricing. If all of those rooms have already been booked, discounted pricing may not be available for additional rooms or accommodations.