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2nd Annual Contemporary Management of Cancer Risk and Prevention Symposium

Friday, February 24, 2023
7:15 am4:00 pm
Hybrid Symposium

This symposium will provide an update on cancer risk and prevention management for breast, ovarian, and several other cancers, with an emphasis on genetic testing and screening guidelines as stated by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Additional topics will include cancer prevention, lung cancer screening, direct-to-consumer testing, hereditary cancer syndromes associated with skin and genitourinary cancers, and disparities in genetics.

Symposium Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Identify patients at increased risk for cancer, related to family history or genetic mutations.
Review updated evidence-based guidelines for cancer risk and prevention including genetic testing, high-risk cancer screening, and risk-reducing surgeries.
Discuss case studies with the team members involved in the Cancer Risk and Prevention Multidisciplinary Clinic.

For the safety of our participants, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have decided to host a hybrid symposium – available in-person and live stream via Zoom.

Location
UNMC Truhlsen Campus Events Center
619 S 42nd Street, Omaha, NE 68198

Virtual
Live Stream via Zoom

Instructions on how to join the live stream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days prior to the start of the symposium.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for primary care/internal medicine providers, advanced practice providers, genetic counselors, nurses, and other health care professionals who work with patients with a family history of cancer or genetic mutations (including but not limited to BRCA 1/2, Lynch syndrome, and pancreatic cancer).

n support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

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2nd Annual Contemporary Management of Cancer Risk and Prevention Symposium
This symposium will provide an update on cancer risk and prevention management for breast, ovarian, and several other cancers, with an emphasis on genetic testing and screening guidelines as stated by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Additional topics will include cancer prevention, lung cancer screening, direct-to-consumer testing, hereditary cancer syndromes associated with skin and genitourinary cancers, and disparities in genetics.

Symposium Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be better able to:

Identify patients at increased risk for cancer, related to family history or genetic mutations.
Review updated evidence-based guidelines for cancer risk and prevention including genetic testing, high-risk cancer screening, and risk-reducing surgeries.
Discuss case studies with the team members involved in the Cancer Risk and Prevention Multidisciplinary Clinic.
General Information
Symposium Details
Target Audience
Continuing Education Credits
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In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

Registration Information
Registration Fees
Physicians – $150
Other health care professionals – $50
Fellows/Residents/Students – FREE*

Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register for in-person attendance is Feb.17.
The deadline to register to attend the live stream via Zoom is Feb. 22.

Cancel/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by mail, fax, or email to the UNMC Center for Continuing Education. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if the request is received by Feb. 17, 2023. No refund will be given after this date.