APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists (and RNs).
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
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, July 18, 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) Getting Specific About Bispecifics for Hematologic Malignancies » Danessa Coles, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist |
| 8:55am | (02) Oncofertility and Sexual Health in AYA patients: Breaking Down the Barriers » Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C – Physician Assistant The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center » Alexandra Saldana, PA-C – Physician Assistant Department of Pediatrics-AYA & Survivorship MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) 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. » Richard Riedel, MD – Duke Health |
| 11:10am | (04) Antibody Drug Conjugates: Use in Bladder Cancer » Arlene Siefker-Radtke, MD – Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine MD Anderson |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Incyte (Jakafi): Thrombotic Risk and Symptom Burden in Patients With Polycythemia Vera | Identify When to Intervene With Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) » Maria Wood, BA, BHS, MPAS, PA-C, DMSc |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05) Bone Marrow Biopsy 101 for Community Oncology APPs » Afton Marie Dickerson MSN, AGACNP-BCP, CBCN, AOCNP, CGRA – Nurse Practitioner Manager Oncology Consultants |
| 1:45pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 2:00pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:25pm | (06) Survivorship » Sonia Hernandez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Oncology Nurse Practitioner Oncology Consultants |
| 3:25pm | (07) Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Genetic Counseling, Testing, and Implications for Management » Gayle Patel, MS, CGC – Director Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing Program Texas Oncology |
| 4:10pm | (08) APP Panel: Advocacy for Patients » Moderator: Haleigh Mistry, MS, PA-C – Physician Assistant The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center » Terry Throckmorton, PhD, RN – Adjunct Faculty University of St. Thomas » Roselyn Ogunkunle, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN – Adjunct Faculty Chamberlain University » Julia Laursen, RN, BSN – Patient Advocate SHARE Cancer Support |
| 5:10pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by TBA |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Pablo F. Saenz, PharmD, CSP, IgCP – Manager, Pharmacy Services Texas Oncology Austin Central |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Comprehensive Approaches of Successful Pain Management in Cancer Patients » Susy Varghese, DNP, FNP, MS – Advanced Practice Provider Department of Pain Medicine MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Neurodiversity in Cancer Care: Addressing Unique Needs and Disparities » Cynthia Parker, MSSW, LMSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Texas Oncology |
| 11:35am | (12) Bone Health in Cancer Patients » Jeena Varghese, MD – Associate Professor, Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorder University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 12:20pm | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:25pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 1:10pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:25pm | (13) Treatment and Supportive Care for Patients with Head & Neck Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach » Moderator: Saneese Stephen, MPAS, MPA, PA-C – HAL GU APP Supervisor UT MD Anderson Cancer Center » Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO – Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Nutritional Sciences University of Texas » Seyed Abedi, MD, PhD – Oncology, Hematology Texas Oncology » Shalin Shah, MD – Professor, Radiation Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2:40pm | Closing Remarks |
The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 11.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 07/18/2025 – 8:00am-Sat, 07/19/2025 – 3:10pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 50 days after the activity – please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
Attention Pharmacists: Earn CE credit toward your BCOP recertification*
Horizon CME is proud to support the recertification of oncology pharmacists and the new BPS pilot program for continuing professional development. For program details, please go here.
The APP Oncology Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurse specialists) and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The APP Oncology Summit offers a unique opportunity for APPs 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.
APP Oncology Summits are developed with and for advanced practice providers including NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and nurses.
As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Physician Assistant The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner US Oncology Austin, TX
Physician Assistant GU Medical Onc HAL APP Supervisor UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
Nurse Practitioner Oncology Consultants Cypress, TX
Physician Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the 2025 APPOS Austin 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: July 17, 2025 – July 19, 2025
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Room rate: $169/night
Parking: $10
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.
