Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit.
2026 Oncology 102 Virtual Conference
October 22nd - 24th
Oncology 102: An In-Depth Hematology and Oncology Review for Advanced Practice Providers
*Students - Fellows
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.
**Industry Employee - See Registration Page for Pricing
**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 educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Johnson & Johnson, and Revolution Medicines.
All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | |
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| 11:00am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 11:15am | (01) Biomarker Testing: Understanding The How, Benefits, and Translating to Patient Care » Anthony J. Olszanski, RPh, MD – Vice-Chair Clinical Research | Department of Hematology/Oncology | Director, Phase 1 Developmental Therapeutics Program | Director, Medical Oncology Melanoma Program | Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia, PA |
| 11:45am | (02) Patience and Understanding: Palliative Care for the APP » Alicia M. Rigby, MSN, RN, APRN – Nurse Practitioner | University of California, Davis | Sacramento, CA |
| 12:45pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 1:00pm | Break |
| 1:15pm | (03) Pain Management: An Integral Component of Caring for the Oncology Patient » TBA |
| 2:15pm | (04) What is Chemotherapy? » Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FASHP – Clinical Oncology Pharmacist | University of Illinois College of Pharmacy | Chicago, IL |
| 3:15pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 3:30pm | Break |
| 3:45pm | (05) Modern Management of Melanoma: Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Focus » Suzanne McGettigan, CRNP, ANP-BC, AOCN – Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Abramson Cancer Center | Associate Director of Clinical Services, Tara Miller Melanoma Center | University of Pennsylvania Health System | Philadelphia, PA |
| 4:15pm | (06) Survivorship » TBA |
| 4:45pm | (07) Deciphering Radiation Oncology: A Deeper Dive into Tumor-Specific Strategies and Technological Innovations » TBA |
| 5:45pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 6:00pm | Adjourn |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (08) Neuro-Oncology for the APP: What is Going on Up There? » TBA |
| 8:30am | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 8:45am | (09) Deepening Clinical Practice in Breast Cancer Care » Cierra Kristine Ryan, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA |
| 9:45am | (10) Gastric Cancer: A Review of Current and Emerging Treatment Modalities » TBA |
| 10:15am | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 10:30am | Break |
| 10:45am | (11) Lung Cancer: Updates and Advancements » Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| 11:45am | (12) Current and Emerging Treatments for GU Malignancies: Prostate, Bladder, and RCC » Michael Lai, ARNPP – Nurse Practitioner | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Seattle, WA » TBA |
| 12:45pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:30pm | (13) Head and Neck Cancer: Diagnosis, Staging, and Management » Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP – Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Siteman Cancer Center | Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO |
| 2:30pm | (14) Colorectal Cancer: Overview, Current Treatments, and Emerging Therapies » TBA |
| 3:30pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 3:45pm | Break |
| 4:00pm | (15) Multidisciplinary Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Medical and Surgical Perspectives » Kathryn L. Green, CRNP, MSN – Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA » Taylor Aldridge, MMS, PA-C – Physician Assistant, Division of Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic | Surgery | Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| 5:00pm | (16) Gynecologic Malignancies: Clinical Pearls » Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP – Gynecologic Oncology Physician Associate | UCLA Health | Los Angeles, CA |
| 5:30pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 5:45pm | Adjourn |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| 7:55am | Welcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping |
| 8:00am | (17) A Deep Dive into Multiple Myeloma » Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN – Nurse Practitioner | Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH » TBA |
| 9:00am | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 9:15am | (18) Advances in CLL for the Clinical Oncology APP » Lisa Nodzon PhD, APRN, AOCNP – Department of Malignant Hematology | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL |
| 9:45am | (19) Advances in Follicular Lymphoma for the Clinical Oncology APP » TBA |
| 10:15am | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 10:30am | Break |
| 10:50am | (20) From Diagnosis to Treatment: Managing Acute Leukemia, MDS, and Myelofibrosis » Jennie M. Goble, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN |
| 11:50am | Lunch Symposium Sponsored by TBA » TBA |
| 12:20pm | Break |
| 12:35pm | (21) Emerging Therapies and Strategies in Classical Hematology: Bleeding and Thrombocytopenia » Peter Hakos, PA-C – Physician Assistant | Genesis Care – UF Health Oncology | Jacksonville, FL » TBA |
| 1:50pm | (22) An Update of Current Treatment Options for Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma » Amitkumar Mehta, MD – Professor of Medicine, Director of Lymphoma, CAR-T Cell Therapy Program | University of Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
| 2:50pm | (23) Cancer and Sexuality 102: Beyond the ‘What’ » Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN – AASECT-Certified Sexuality Counselor | Cancer Care Manitoba | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| 3:50pm | Stump the Faculty – Panel Q&A Discussion |
| 4:05pm | Adjourn |
Available Credit
- 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 21.75 ANCC
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 21.75 credit.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
- Describe the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common, solid, and hematologic malignancies
- Recognize the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common benign hematologic disorders
- Summarize the role of genetics and molecular testing in cancer care
- Compare and contrast the various types of cancer treatment including stem cell transplant, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy
- Identify and appropriately manage common oncologic emergencies
- Outline the role of palliative care and effectively incorporate it into oncology practice
Intended Learners
This activity is intended for oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.
Planning Committee

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN
Nurse Practitioner Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH

Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Danielle Roberts, PA-C
APP Education Lead Co-Director Hematology/Oncology APP Fellowship Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University Atlanta, GA

Leigh Ann Childress, MSN, NP, AOCNP
Director of Advanced Practice Clearview Cancer Institute Huntsville, AL

Val R. Adams, PharmD, FCCP, FHOPA, BCOP
Associate Professor, University of Kentucky Oncology Specialist Markey Cancer Center Lexington, KY
