The Oncology Nursing Summit is planned with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, nurse managers, nurse navigators, LPNs, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
The Denver Oncology Nursing Summit will run concurrent with the Denver Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit. This joint conference will include a separate nursing track on both Friday and Saturday. Some of the sessions offered will be combined sessions. Registering for the conference will give you access to all sessions.
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) Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma: Integrating a New Generation of Immunotherapies into Clinical Practice » Daniel Sherbenou, MD, PhD – Associate Professor | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO |
| 8:55am | (02) The Cost of Caring: Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and the Path to Resilience » Dennis P Heffern, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Therapy by Dennis, LLC | Lakewood, CO |
| 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) Energy Medicine in Clinical Settings: Evidence, Standards, and Real-World Examples » Sandy Priester, MBA, CHTP, RMT – Executive Director and Co-Founder | LifeSpark Cancer Resources |
| 11:55am | Gather Lunch |
| 12:00pm | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb: Managing Treatment for a New Oral-Based Regimen for Multiple Myeloma at First Relapse » Heather Bagley BSN, RN, TCTCN – Clinical Nurse Consultant | Bristol Myers Squibb |
| 12:45pm | After Lunch Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:00pm | (05) Practical Strategies for Managing Unique Patients at Risk for VTE » Julia Tegethoff, PharmD – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Malignant Hematology | University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora, CO |
| 1:45pm | (06) Delivering Serious News » Kristin Akers, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN – Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner | University of Utah Health | Distinguished Faculty, VitalTalk | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 2:45pm | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10pm | (07) Pre-surgical and post-surgical care strategies for patients breast cancer » Heidi Goodwin, APRN, MSN, CNP, CNM, CBCN – APP Practice Lead | University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center | Cleveland, OH » Jane Curran, MSN, RN, CBCN – Surgical Breast Cancer Care Navigator | Kaiser Permanente | Denver, CO » Jennifer Liu, BSN, RN – Surgical Breast Cancer Care Navigator | Kaiser Permanente | Denver, CO |
| 3:55pm | (08) Lymphedema in Oncology: A Multidisciplinary Panel on Recognition, Referral, and Care Coordination » 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®: New Clinical Approaches to Endocrine Therapy: Strategies for Setting Clear Expectations and Supporting Treatment Adherence for Early-Stage, HR+ Breast Cancer |
| 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: Supporting a Standard of Care: TRODELVY for Appropriate Patients With 1L mTNBC and Pretreated HR+/HER2- mBC » Michelle Taylor, ANP-BC – Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center |
| 9:45am | Transition Break |
| 9:50am | (10) Combination Chemotherapy: Rationale and Clinical Pearls for Addressing Toxcity » Cali Lunowa, PharmD, BCOP – Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Hem/Onc | UCHealth Cancer Care Clinics | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 10:35am | Break – Refreshments in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:50am | (11) Head and Neck Cancer, A Brief Overview » Jennifer Hreno, MPAS PA-C – Senior Intructor, PA Head & Neck Cancer | University of Colorado School of Medicine | Aurora, CO |
| 11:35am | Gather Lunch |
| 11:40am | Buffet Lunch & Non-CME/CE Presentation Sponsored by Pfizer Oncology: Learn About a Treatment Option for Patients With HR+/HER2+ mBC » Priya Rudolph, MD, PhD – Georgia Cancer Specialists |
| 12:25pm | Transition Break |
| 12:30pm | (12) Optimizing Care With CAR T-Cell and Bispecific Antibody Therapies in Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and Follicular Lymphoma (FL): A Case-Based Panel Discussion » Moderator: Meredith Beaton, MSN, AGACNP – Associate Professor, BMT Medical Director | University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | Aurora, CO » Cassandra Duarte, MD – Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine | Lymphoma and Rare Blood Cancers | The University of Colorado School of Medicine | Denver, 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 |
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 10.25 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 10.25 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 2.75 credit.
The Oncology Nursing Summit is a two-day conference designed to provide registered nurses with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer. This conference is planned with and for oncology nurses and is a collaborative effort of oncology clinicians from multiple organizations in each community.
The Oncology Nursing Summit offers a unique opportunity for nurses 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.
Oncology Nursing Summits are developed with and for registered nurses in oncology. As part of the multidisciplinary team in the care of cancer patients, LPNs, Nurse Navigators, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of cancer patients are also welcome to attend.
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Hematology/Oncology
Kaiser Permanente
Denver, CO
Ambulatory Infusion Lead RN
Kaiser Permanente Franklin
Denver, CO
Infusion Float Pool Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital & Clinics
Aurora, CO
Clinical Nurse Educator Inpatient Heme & Blood and Marrow Transplant
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
RN Infusion Center
Kaiser Permanente Franklin
Denver, CO
We want to ensure that your time at the 2026 Oncology Nursing Summit 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.