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 Chicago Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with the Chicago 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, November 14, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » TBA |
| 8:55am | (02) Breast Cancer Survivorship » Melissa Duffy, PA-C – Physician Assistant Northwestern Medical Group |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Endocrinology/Oncology » TBA |
| 10:55am | (04) Blood Testing to Detect Cancer » Margaret Hornung, NP – Nurse Practitioner Rush University Medical Center |
| 11:40am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:45am | #1 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie (Heme) » TBA #2 Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca (Solid Tumor) » TBA |
| 12:30pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 12:45pm | (05) Targeting Soft-Tissue Tumors: Advances in the Management of Desmoid Tumors and TGCT | This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc. » Pedro A. Hermida de Viveiros, MD – Assistant Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Northwestern Medicine |
| 1:45pm | (06) Integrative Medicine, demonstrate what is available i.e. acupuncture » Kelly Lyons, LAc, MSOM – Licensed Acupuncturist Osher Center for Integrative Health/Internal Medicine Chicago Ave |
| 2:25pm | Message from Cancer Charities |
| 2:40pm | Break – Trivia for Charity |
| 3:10pm | (07) CAR-T Cell Therapies, T-Cell Engagers, Bi-Specifics » Shira Dinner, MD – Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern Medicine Developmental Therapeutics Institute |
| 3:55pm | (08) APPs moving up the ladder and advocating for themselves, Leadership opportunities, opening APP programs/workshops, Defining Care, Mentorship » Katie Delucia, MPAS, PA-C – Director, Advanced Practice MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception – Exhibit Hall |
| 6:30pm | Dinner Invite Sponsored by TBA |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Exercise Combatting Cancer-Related Fatigue, Emotional Health » Timothy Pearman, PhD, ABPP – Director of Supportive Oncology Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor, Department of Medical Social Sciences and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | #1 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte (Heme) » TBA #2 Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer (Solid Tumor) » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Fertility Preservation » Kristin Smith – Program Manager, Fertility Preservation Northwestern Medicine |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:55am | (11) Oncologic Emergencies » Bettina Zerante, BS, RN, MS, AGACNP-BC – Hematology/Oncology Education Lead University of Chicago Medicine |
| 11:40am | (12) Pain Management » Judith Paice, PhD, RN – Director, Cancer Pain Program Northwestern University |
| 12:25pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 1:15pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Suspicion of Cancer Clinic » Heather Franklin, FNP-BC, BSN-RN – Oncology Services Nurse Practitioner, Suspicion Of Cancer Clinic (SOC) Carle Health Oncology |
| 2:30pm | Adjourn |
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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.
Oncology Nurse Navigator Rush University Cancer Center Chicago, IL
Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
Staff Nurse University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, IL
Clinical Nurse Educator University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, IL
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 Oncology Nursing Summit – Chicago 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: TBA
Discounted Booking Deadline: October 13, 2025
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Room rate: 1 King Bed – $199.00
Parking: Day Parking: $37 | Overnight Parking: $37
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.