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, November 13, 2026 | |
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| 7:00am | Check-in and Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 8:00am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 8:05am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:10am | (01) Abdominal Radiology for Oncology Advanced Practice Providers » Kristen Oase, MS, PA-C – Assistant Professor | Division of Hospital Medicine – Clinical Assessment & Rapid Evaluation (CARE) Clinic | University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO |
| 8:55am | (02) Work Smarter Not Harder: How AI Can Improve Your Efficiency and Quality of Life as an APP » Danielle Roberts, PA-C – Director of APP Fellowships and Virtual Health | Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:40am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 9:45am | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Bridging the Gap in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Plexiform Neurofibroma Care | This activity is supported by an educational grant from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. » Amy Armstrong, MD – Associate Professor of Pediatrics | Director, Solid Tumor Program | Co-Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Sarcoma Program | Washington University School of Medicine | St. Louis Children’s Hospital | Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | St. Louis, MO |
| 11:10am | (04) Ocular Toxicities » Alexander R. Shusko, MD – Ophthalmologist | Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05) Practical Strategies for Managing Unique Patients at Risk for VTE » TBA |
| 1:45pm | (06) Delivering Serious News » TBA |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Pre-Surgical and Post-Surgical Care Strategies for Breast Cancer Patients » Heidi Goodwin, APRN, MSN, CNP, CNM, CBCN – APP Practice Lead | University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center | Cleveland, OH |
| 3:55pm | (08) Rehabilitation Medicine Panel: Lymphedema » Moderator: Katelyn Carson, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist | GI/Head & Neck Oncology | University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora, CO » Franchesca König, MD – Medical Director Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine; Assistant Professor | University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO » Kristen Cotrone, PT, CPT, CLT – Physical Therapist and Oncology Clinical Specialist | UCHealth | Denver, CO » Allison Covert, OTR/L, CLT – Rehab Services Lead, Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist | Acute Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services | UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital | University of Colorado Cancer Center | Aurora, CO |
| 4:55pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by Biotheranostics, Inc., A Hologic Company Breast Cancer Index® |
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Cindy L. O’Bryant, PharmD, BCOP – Professor Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Oncology Pharmacy | Professor, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist, University of Colorado Cancer Center | Aurora, CO |
| 8:55am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Gilead Sciences » TBA |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Overhyped or Practice-Changing? ctDNA in early-stage colorectal cancer » Christopher Lieu, MD – Professor of Medicine | UCHealth Cancer Care – Anschutz Medical Campus | University of Colorado Cancer Center | Aurora, CO |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Marijuana and Psilocybin » Andrew Robinson, MD – Hospice and Palliative Care | Good Samaritan Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital | Louisville, CO |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Multidisciplinary Case-Based Panel Discussion: Lymphoma » Moderator: Meredith Beaton, MSN, AGACNP – Associate Professor, BMT Medical Director | University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO » Cassandra Duarte, MD – Assistant Professor, Medicine-Hematology | UCHealth Blood Disorders and Cell Therapies Center – Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO » Caroline Pearson, NP-C, AOCNP – Senior Instructor, BMT and Hematologic Malignancies | University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO » Luke Mountjoy, DO – Oncologist | Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI) | Denver, CO |
| 1:30pm | Adjourn |
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. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 11/13/2026 – 9:00am-Sat, 11/14/2026 – 3:30pm 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
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 11.00 credit.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 2.25 credit.
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.
Associate Professor, BMT Medical Director
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist
GI/Head & Neck Oncology
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
Physician Assistant
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Kaiser Permanente of Colorado
Denver, CO
Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI)
at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
Denver, CO
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Denver 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: November 11-15, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: October 15, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Room rate: $315/night
Parking:
– Self-parking – $33
– Valet-parking – $48
– Discounted Self-Parking rate of $20 per night for registered hotel guests
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.