Agenda - Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 AM

Welcome
8:00 – 8:10 AM
Kristina M. Gregory, RN, MSN, OCN
Vice President, Clinical Information Operations
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection in Women
8:15 – 9:05 AM
Mary Lou Smith, JD, MBA
Co-Founder, Research Advocacy Network

Issues and Controversies in Prostate Screening
9:10 – 10:00 AM
Marva Price, RN, DrPH, FNP, FAAN
Member
Cancer Prevention, Detection and Control Research
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center

Break
10:00 – 10:20 AM

Cervical Cancer: Management and Prevention Strategies
10:20 – 11:10 AM
Carol Dallred, RNC, MSN, WHCNP
Advanced Practice Nurse
Department of Nursing Professional Development and Education
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Issues in the Management of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
11:15 AM – 12:05 PM
Linda Schiech, RN, MSN, AOCN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Lunch
12:05 – 1:05 PM

Infectious Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Infections
1:05 – 1:55 PM
Christopher Friese, RN, PhD, AOCN
Assistant Research Scientist
University of Michigan

Integrating the NCCN Guidelines into Nursing Research
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD, FAAN
Research Scientist
City of Hope

Closing Remarks
2:50 – 3:00 PM

Program Overview
This program is designed to provide advanced practice oncology nurses with information on a variety of topics integral to quality care of patients with cancer. Presentations will include the following topics:  important issues in the management of patients with head and neck cancer, current recommendations and controversies surrounding prostate cancer screening; appropriate testing for the diagnosis of fungal infections and recommended treatment options; risk factors and management strategies for patients with cervical cancer; and concept development and implementation of nursing research.

Educational Objectives
Following this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify the need for breast cancer screening and education in women
• List patient, clinician, and system-related barriers to participation in breast cancer screening and early detection programs
• Provide examples of how advance practice nurses can become involved with breast cancer screening and early detection programs
• List the risk factors for the development of head and neck cancers
• Describe current recommendations for the management of head and neck cancers
• Provide examples of supportive care issues integral to the management of patient with head and neck cancers
• List the risk factors for development of cervical cancer
• Describe current management options for patients with cervical cancer
• Provide examples of fertility/sexuality issues in managing patients with cervical cancer
• Identify populations at risk for prostate cancer
• List screening modalities that are used currently or are in development for prostate cancer
• Provide examples of some of the controversies in prostate screening
• Describe the clinical incidence and significance of fungal infections in cancer patients
• Identify populations at risk for fungal infections
• Outline the prevention and management strategies for fungal infections
• Identify opportunities for nurses to generate research related to the NCCN Guidelines
• Identify resources to support nursing research
• Provide an example of current research involving the NCCN Guidelines

Intended Audience
This educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of advanced practice nurses who manage patients with cancer.

Accreditation
This activity is approved for 5.0 contact hours. National Comprehensive Cancer Network is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Approval as a provider refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation or PA Nurses approval or endorsement of any product.

Kristina M. Gregory, RN, MSN, OCN, is our nurse planner for this educational activity.

Faculty Disclosure
All faculty participating in NCCN continuing education activities are expected to disclose any conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s) as defined by the ACCME’s and ANCC’s Standards for Commercial Support. Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Accommodations
NCCN is offering 2009 NCCN Nursing Program participants a special rate within our designated room blocks. To obtain this special rate, you must be fully registered as an attendee of the program and submit the accommodations request form. NCCN must receive your Program Registration and Accommodations Request Form no later than January 28, 2009 to guarantee space at the discounted rate. One night’s lodging will be charged by NCCN at the time of booking for all registrants. All additional nights will be charged to the provided credit card by NCCN at the conclusion of the meeting. Attendees are entitled to up to 5 consecutive conference nights (including Tuesday night) at the special rate. Those attendees paying by check should submit payment for all required nights in advance of the meeting. Housing charges are non-refundable for cancellations, no-shows, and early departures. A $50 administration fee will be charged for any name substitution. Any requests for changes to a room reservation must go through NCCN and not the hotel. Attendees submitting forms after January 28, 2009 will be contacted by NCCN regarding program and hotel room availability

NCCN currently has negotiated room blocks with the following hotels:

The Westin Diplomat
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

A block of discounted rooms has been reserved for the NCCN Nursing Program at The Westin Diplomat for $144.50 plus taxes per night, single or double occupancy. The Westin Diplomat is 100% non-smoking in all guest rooms and public areas.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Hollywood Beach Resort
4000 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

A limited number of rooms are also available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hollywood, FL for $99.50 plus taxes per night. This rate is only guaranteed through January 28, 2009. Scheduled shuttle service will be available for conference attendees between this property and The Westin Diplomat Conference Center. The hotel is also within a short walking distance to the conference center.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel permits smoking only in designated outdoor areas. Attendees submitting forms after January 28 will be contacted by NCCN regarding hotel room rate and availability.

These special rates are only guaranteed through January 28, 2009.

You will need a valid credit card when completing the Accommodations Request Form. A credit card will also be required when checking-in to the hotel to cover all incidentals. You will be contacted regarding the status of your request and availability of rooms. Any housing questions should be directed to Diane McPherson at mcpherson@nccn.org or 215.690.0266.

Airline Travel
Travel Leaders is the official travel agency for NCCN. Travel Leaders has the ability to search all carriers and offer a variety of discounts to ensure that the lowest fare is obtained.

To take advantage of the services, discounts, and low fares offered by Travel Leaders, please call 800.248.9990 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Be sure to identify yourself as an NCCN conference attendee.

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