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, August 28, 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) AI in Oncology » Frank Tsai, MD – Medical Oncology | HonorHealth | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 9:10am | (02) Multiple Myeloma in Focus: From Biology to Breakthroughs » Sharene Best, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, OCN, ACHPN – Hematology Nurse Practitioner | Mayo Clinic Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 9:55am | Information About the Cancer Charities & Trivia For Charity Break |
| 10:00am | Break – Trivia for Charity in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:25am | (03) Cancer Therapy-Induced Hyperglycemia » Mary Boyle, FNP-BC, BC-ADM – Nurse Practitioner | Mayo Clinic Medallion Program | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 11:10am | (04) Evolution of Cancer Drug Therapy: Leveraging Biological Targets within Clinical Practice » Kevin Kuzma, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology | HonorHealth Research Institute | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 11:55am | Gather for Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AstraZeneca: The Only BTKi Approved in 1L CLL/SLL and 1L MCL » Mark Davis, MPAS, PA-C |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05A) 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 |
| 2:00pm | (06) Advancing Melanoma Care: 2026 Updates for Advanced Practice Providers » Susie Harding, MSN, APRN, NP-C – Nurse Practitioner, Sub-investigator | HonorHealth Research Institute | Phoenix, AZ |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:15pm | (07) Less is More: Using ctDNA in 2026 » Zachary Yeung, MD – Associate Director of GI Multidisciplinary Programs | Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix | Gilbert, AZ |
| 4:00pm | (08) Cardio-Oncology in Practice: When Cancer Therapy Meets Cardiovascular Care » Moderator: Carol Peyton Bryant, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC – NP PA Supervisor Hematology | Mayo Clinic | Phoenix, AZ » Farouk Mookadam, MD, FRCPC, FACC, MSc (HRM) – Prof Cardio-Vascular Diseases | Cardiology Director MDA Cardio-Oncology Service | Banner Health | Phoenix, AZ » Suzanne Sorof, MD – Cardiology | HonorHealth | Scottsdale, AZ » Nikhil Iyengar, MD – Program Director HonorHealth Cardiology Fellowship Program | Associate Professor of Clinical Practice John Shufeldt SOMME | Arizona State University | HonorHealth | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 5:00pm | Network Reception |
| 6:30pm | Non-CME/CE Dinner Presentation presented by Biotheranostics, a Hologic Company |
| Saturday, August 29, 2026 | |
| 7:00am | Check-in & Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:50am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 7:55am | (09) Understanding Radiation Therapy: Principles and Practice for APPs » Aida Amado, MSN, ACNP, AOCNP – APP Division Director | Banner Md Anderson Cancer Center | Gilbert, AZ |
| 8:40am | Gather for Breakfast |
| 8:45am | Breakfast Buffet & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by AbbVie: Diving Deep into 1L CLL with BCL2 Inhibitor-Based Fixed Duration Regimens » Sierra Velasquez, MSN, RN, ANP |
| 9:30am | Transition Break |
| 9:35am | (10) Current Standards and Updates in the Treatment of Breast Cancer » Michelle L Taylor, ANP-BC – Breast Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Adjunct Faculty, ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Phoenix, AZ |
| 10:20am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:35am | (11) Bispecific Therapies: Clinical Cases and Toxicity » Ginna Granroth, PA-C – Hematology and Cellular Therapy Physician Assistant | City of Hope | Phoenix, AZ |
| 11:20am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:25am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Regeneron: Adjuvant Treatment with Libtayo for Patients with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) at High Risk of Recurrence After Surgery and Radiation » John R. Durkin, MD, MBA – Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of New Mexico |
| 12:10pm | Transition Break |
| 12:15pm | (12) Real-World “Awkward” Questions in Cancer Care: A Pharmacist Panel Discussion » Moderator: Keegan Russell, MSN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner | Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers | Scottsdale, AZ » Callan Banks, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Banner Health – University of Arizona Cancer Center | Tucson, AZ » John Eckstrom, PharmD, BCOP – Acute Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | University of Arizona Cancer Center | Banner University Medical Center-North Campus | Tucson, AZ » Danielle Keller, PharmD, MBA, BCOP – Director of Pharmacy | Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers | Phoenix, AZ |
| 1:15pm | 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, 08/28/2026 – 10:00am-Sat, 08/29/2026 – 4:15pm 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.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Banner Health - University of Arizona Cancer Center
Tucson, AZ
NP PA Supervisor Hematology
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ
NP, GI Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center - Gateway Campus
Gilbert, AZ
Hematology Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope
Phoenix, AZ
Nurse Practitioner
Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers
Scottsdale, AZ
Nurse Practitioner, Sub-investigator HonorHealth Research Institute Phoenix, AZ
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 APPOS Scottsdale 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.
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Dates for discounted rates: August 27-29, 2026
Discounted Booking Deadline: July 27, 2026
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Room rate: $219++
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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.