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. Commercial Support: This activity is supported in part by independent educational grants from SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group and GE HEALTHCARE, INC.
Friday, August 15, 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) Navigating Immune-Related Adverse Events in Oncology » Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner Associate Clinical Investigator HonorHealth Research Institute |
| 8:55am | (02) Sexual Health in Oncology: Bridging the Gap between Oncology Diagnosis and Preservation of Sexual Function and Fertility » Audra Zachman, DNP WHNP-BC – Advanced Practice Provider sPecializing in Sexual Medicine Oncofertility and Gynecology Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center » Kim Anderson, DNP, WHNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner & Third Party Program Director Bloom Reproductive Institute |
| 9:40am | Break | Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:10am | (03) Targeting Soft-Tissue Tumors: Advances in the Management of Desmoid Tumors and TGCT » Mahesh Seetharam, MD – Mayo Clinic |
| 11:10am | (04) Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Related Ocular Toxicities » Alexander Shusko, MD – Senior Associate Consultant of Ophthalmology Mayo Clinic |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie » TBA |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | (05) Put your oxygen mask on first: Healthy Grieving as a Professional Goal » Bobi Martinez – Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Americare Hospice and Holy Cross Hospice |
| 1:45pm | Message from the Cancer Charities |
| 2:00pm | Break – Trivia for Charity in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:25pm | (06) Emerging Treatment Approaches for HR-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer » Sima Ehsani, MD – Medicine Division of Hematology, Oncology The University of Arizona Cancer Center |
| 3:25pm | (07) Wound Care for Surgical Patients and Tumor Wounds (Update, outline, or management) » Sean Brimacombe, MD – Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon HonorHealth |
| 4:10pm | (08) Panel: How/When to Utilize Oncology Pharmacists and the Insurance Barriers » Moderator: Susan Harding, MSN, APRN, NP-C – Hematology Nurse Practitioner, Sub-investigator HonorHealth Research Institute » Farah Raheem, PharmD – Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Mayo Clinic » Alexis Spence, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center » Casey Orton, PharmD, MBA, FACHE – Director of Pharmacy Regulatory and Infusion Operations HonorHealth |
| 5:10pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:15pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation Presented by AstraZeneca » TBA |
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45am | Horizon CME App Overview |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Adolescent and young adult cancer care: addressing the gaps » Alexandra M. Walsh, MD, MSPH – Interim Division Director, Leukemia/Lymphoma Team Medical Director, Childhood Cancer Survivor Program Medical Director, Fertility Preservation Program Associate Professor of Child Health, University of Arizona College of MedicineCenter for Cancer and Blood Disorders Phoenix Children’s Hospital |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Buffet Breakfast & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Regeneron » TBA |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Ongoing Advances in Cancer Drug Therapy: New Agents, Expanded Indications, and Strategies for Optimizing Treatment » Huy (Brian) Nguyen, PharmD, RPh – Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist GI Medical Oncology MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) The Growing Landscape of Integrative Medicine In Oncology » Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku, MD – Medical Oncology and Hematology Integrative Medicine Ironwood Cancer Center |
| 11:35am | (12) DLBCL- front line and relapsed in elderly » Abhijeet Kumar, MD – Associate Professor The University of Arizona Cancer Center |
| 12:20pm | Gather Lunch |
| 12:25pm |
Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology » TBA |
| 1:15pm | Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30pm | (13) Tumor Board: Undiagnosed » Chair: Carol Peyton Bryant, DNP, RN, ACNP, CCRN – NP PA Supervisor Hematology Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic Arizona » Carrie Peterson, DNP, RN, AGNP-C – Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner City of Hope and Dignity Health Cancer Institute » Kelley Rone, DNP, RN, AGNP-C – NP Hematology/Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic Hospital » Rajesh Ramanathan, MD – Surgical Oncology Banner MD Anderson » Aida Amado, MSN-BC, ACNP, AOCNP – APP Division Director Banner MD Anderson |
| 2:30pm | 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 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
This activity is approved for up to 9.25 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. ACPE#: 0130-9999-21–L01-P | Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Fri, 08/15/2025 – 7:00am-Sat, 08/16/2025 – 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
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.
Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Banner University Medical Center University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
NP PA Supervisor Hematology/Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic Arizona Glendale, AZ
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Gilbert, AZ
Hematology, Oncology Nurse Practitioner Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers Mesa, AZ
Hematology Nurse Practitioner, Sub-investigator HonorHealth Research Institute Phoenix, AZ
Lindley M.
We want to ensure that your time at the APPOS Scottsdale 2025 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: Deadline: Guest Room Reservation Cut Off: July 14th, 2025
Reservation Method: All reservations for your event will be made individually by your guests. Call reservations line at (800) 498-7396 and make a reservation under the group code APPOS25
Room rates: $109 single or $129 double room rate
Parking: Complimentary
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