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Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM PDT-to-
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM PDT
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CONTACT:
Maryann WahmannNeuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network
866-850-9555
maryann@netcancerawareness.org
HOTEL RESERVATIONS AT GVR:
Discounts only work on the airline site. Travel must be between 9/23 – 10/3 to receive discount
Delta Airlines meeting code is NMRWM There is a field “meeting code” where this code can be entered.
United Airlines www.united.com/meetingtravel and enter (Z CODE: ZEZU AND AGREEMENT CODE: 693090) in the Offer Code box. or call United Meeting Reservation Desk at 800-426-1122 Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.
A Special thanks to our sponsors!
A special thanks
to our exhibitors!
2018 National Neuroendocrine Cancer
Patient Conference
The 2018 National Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference is right around the corner!
Mid-gut noids, Lungnoids, P-NET patients, Whipple patients and OTHER NET PATIENTS- get ready for another fantastic lineup. Some of the topics are brand-new, sprinkled in with advice from the EXPERTS on the top issues faced by NET patients.
Build your knowledge and become a better advocate for your health! Please join us for the most exciting and informative patient conference of 2018! 2-1/2 days, 20 experts on neuroendocrine cancer, over 500 patients and their families, awesome presentations and panel discussions and networking, networking, networking PLUS some fun activities too. It’s a can’t-miss experience.
LATE REGISTRATION PRICE OF $150 GOES IN EFFECT ON 9/5 .
Price is PER PERSON!
What is included? Thursday reception, Friday and Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks, Friday night entertaiment.
Anyone without a badge will not be permitted in take part of meals and the events!
AGENDA
Please join us for the most exciting and informative patient conference of 2018! 2-1/2 days, 20 experts on neuroendocrine cancer, over 500 patients and their family, awesome presentations and panel discussions, networking, networking, networking PLUS some fun activities too. It's a can't miss experience.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Registration |
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Breakout Session 1- New Patient Orientation Thomas O’Dorisio, MD & Eugene Woltering, MD, FACS |
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Breakout Sesision 2- You’ve Been Diagnosed with Lung NETs and DIPNCH: Now What? Eric Liu, MD, FACS & Robert Ramirez, DO, FACP |
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Breakout Session 3- You’ve Been Diagnosed with the Rarest of the Rare: What’s Next? Joseph Dillon, MD & Renuka Iyer, MD |
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
Helping Caregivers Cope Hank Mulligan Elizabeth Patton Karalyn Faulkner Cindy Ertel |
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4:15 PM – 5:30 PM |
The Voice of the Patient: How You Can Affect Your Care Felicia Temple, RN Ronda Ayala, RN Judith Golz, RN Dana Test, RN |
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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Welcome Reception- Here's your chance to meet your fellow attendees as well as the experts in a comfortable setting. Special Guest- Felicia Temple from 'The Voice' |
Friday, September 28, 2018
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7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Registration/Hospitality |
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7:30 AM – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:15 AM – 8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks Maryann Wahmann & James Howe, MD |
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Overview of NETs Thorvardur Halfdanarson, MD |
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9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
Multidisciplinary Teams for Treating NETs Judith Golz, RN |
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9:15 AM – 9:45 AM |
The Importance of Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of NETs Eugene Woltering, MD, FACS |
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9:45 AM – 10:15 AM |
Pathology: The Impact and Behavior of Tumors Laura Tang, MD |
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10:15 AM – 10:30 AM |
Break |
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10:30 AM – 11:10 AM |
What are the Types of Scans and their Purposes Salvador Borges-Neto, MD |
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11:10 AM – 11:45 AM |
Questions & Answers |
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
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1:00 PM – 1:40 PM |
Surgery for your Pancreatic NET James Howe, MD |
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1:40 PM – 2:20 PM |
Surgery for Mid-Gut NET Yi-Zarn Wang, DDS, MD, FACS-PC |
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2:20 PM – 3:20 PM |
Patient Advocacy and End of Life Care Maryann Wahmann & R. Gene Lovelace, BA, MDIV, CPE |
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3:20 PM – 3:40 PM |
Break |
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3:40 PM – 4:10 PM |
Importance of Shared Patient Tissue Bank Renuka Iyer, MD |
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4:10 PM – 5:00 PM |
Questions & Answers |
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5:00 PM – 5:10 PM |
Closing Remarks Maryann Wahmann |
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
ZEBRAS HAVE TALENT: A TALENT SHOW FOR ATTENDEES! Special Guest Judges: Felicia Temple, RN & Steve Mazan |
Saturday, September 29, 2018
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7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Registration/Hospitality |
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7:30 AM – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:15 AM – 8:30 AM |
Recap and Overview Maryann Wahmann & James Howe, MD |
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8:30 AM – 8:50 AM
8:50 AM – 9:15 AM |
How to Treat NETs and Carcinoid Syndrome with SSA's Edward Wolin, MD Telotristat Ethyl- A New Way to Treat Carcinoid Syndrome Joseph Dillon, MD |
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9:15 AM – 10:10 AM |
Use of Chemotherapies and Current Clinical Trials Lowell Anthony, MD, FACP |
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10:10 AM – 10:30 AM |
Break |
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10:30 AM – 11:10 AM |
What are the Current Treatment for Liver Metastases (incl RFA) David Iannitti, MD, FACS |
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11:10 AM – 11:50 AM |
What is Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy Edward Wolin, MD, FACS |
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11:50 AM – 12:20 PM |
Questions & Answers |
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12:20 PM – 1:45 PM |
Lunch |
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1:45 PM – 2:25 PM |
How to Prevent Damage and Treat Carcinoid Heart Disease Heidi Connolly, MD |
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2:25 PM – 3:05 PM |
Are there Genetics/Familial Links in NETs Sue O’Dorisio, MD, PhD |
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3:05 PM – 3:20 PM |
Break |
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3:20 PM – 4:00 PM |
Best Diets for NET Patients Leigh Ann Burns, MS, LDN, RD |
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Questions and Answers |
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4:30 PM – 4:45 PM |
CLOSING REMARKS |
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST.
YOU CAN USE IT AS A TAX DONATION.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FOR A RECEIPT 866 850 9555