Monday, June 15, 2020
Noon - 1:15 p.m. ET
CANCER CONVOS
Interview with Caitlin Flanagan, writer and social critic
Interview with Dr. Thomas J. Smith, medical oncologist, palliative care expert,
and metastatic cancer survivor about metastatic survivorship
Hear from Isabella de la Houssaye and Angela “Jersi” Baker, two Stage IV cancer survivors who are channeling their experiences into helping others
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
BREAK
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
PANEL DISCUSSION | ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Hear from a panel of NCCS advocates and learn more about advocacy opportunities.
SPEAKERS:
Doris Cardwell
Bradley Glassel
Lisa Rice
Kimberly Richardson
Allison Rosen
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SPEAKER: Desiree Walker
If you’re new to advocacy or want to learn more about what you can do to improve cancer care, this session is right for you!
SPEAKERS: Shelley Fuld Nasso, Elizabeth Goss, JD & Lindsay Houff
NCCS’ policy team will provide an update on what’s going on in DC regarding cancer policy.
SPEAKERS: Richard Gelb & Lynne Zaklin
Learn about navigating the complexities of cancer care from the patient perspective.
3:30 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. ET
CLOSING REMARKS
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
PANEL DISCUSSION | CANCER IN THE NEXT DECADE
A panel of experts will discuss where they see cancer care going in this new decade.
SPEAKERS:
Ana María López, MD, MPH
Otis Brawley, MD
Derek Raghavan, MD, PhDDeborah Schrag, MD, MPH
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
BREAK
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SPEAKER: Susan Hedlund, MSW, LCSW
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
A talk about coping with stress and anxiety caused by a cancer diagnosis.
SPEAKER: Rachel Becker, LMSW
Cancer and Careers
Rachel will host a discussion about the intersection of life, work and cancer.
SPEAKER: Kelly Shanahan, MD & Shelley Fuld Nasso
People with metastatic cancer are often excluded from survivorship care. We want to hear from people living with Stage IV cancer what survivorship programs and services you need, to inform NCCS’ advocacy efforts.
Monday, June 22, 2020
Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
PANEL DISCUSSION | EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN CANCER CARE
Learn how a diverse oncology workforce contributes to better cancer care.
David Scott, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SPEAKER: Robin Yabroff, PhD
American Cancer Society
Hear about how cancer care is paid for and what reforms are needed to improve care for patients.
SPEAKER: Pam Loeb
Edge Research
Be the first to learn the findings of NCCS’ national survey of cancer survivors about their experiences and perspectives during their cancer journey.
SPEAKER: Kristen McNiff, MPH
KM Healthcare Consulting
COVID-19 has brought an explosion in the use of telehealth, and NCCS wanted to bring the patient perspective to the conversation. Hear an update on what we heard in focus groups with cancer survivors and learn about next steps for the project.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Noon - 1:00 p.m. ET
PANEL DISCUSSION | 2020 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
SPEAKERS:
Shelley Fuld Nasso, CEO, NCCS
Lindsay Houff, Senior Policy Manager, NCCS
Zack Marshall, Prime Policy Group
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET
BREAK
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SPEAKER: Margot Friedman, JD
Dupont Circle Communications
Telling your cancer story is a key part of advocacy. Margot will share her expertise at how to share your story succinctly and successfully.
SPEAKER: Zack Marshall
Prime Policy Group
In one of our favorite sessions each year, hear from former Hill staffer and policy expert, Zack Marshall, and practice your Hill meeting skills live!
SPEAKER: Randy Broad, Woody Brokenburr, Bradley Glassel
This discussion, led by NCCS advocates, and will discuss strategies to get more male advocates involved in cancer advocacy.
2:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. ET
CLOSING REMARKS