INFORMATION

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Emcee: Miss Shannan Paul

8:00 AM - Morning Movement with Gabrielle Roberts, owner of 612 Jungle Yoga Studio

8:30 AM - Welcome and Patient Perspective with Anne Blaes, MD, MS and Sandy Muschenheim

8:45 AM - The Science and Art of Symptom Science in Cancer Survivorship with Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH, Yale School of Medicine

This talk will be an appraisal of the successes and gaps in symptom science and how to best collaboratively move the field forward. Introduction by Anne Blaes, MD, MS. Access slides here.

9:30 AM - Panel Breakouts | Choose to attend one of the following:

1) Unique Perspectives Panel

Hear from survivors with stories as unique as your own.

Featuring Brandi Benson, Louis Whitehead, and Miranda Johnson. Moderated by Kaia Verich, RN, BSN, OCN, and Linda Mace, RN

2) Living with Advance Disease Panel

Hear stories and insights from survivors living with cancer.

Featuring: Michael Bachmann and Alli Zomer. Moderated by Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC.

3) Bone Marrow Transplant Panel

Hear from BMT survivors discussing their stories and strategies for sustaining oneself.

Featuring Steve Buechler, Jennifer Byers, and Joe Mottlow. Moderated by Sasha Skendzel, DNP, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, ACRP-CP.

4) Adolescent and Young Adult Panel

Hear from AYA survivors and their stories of resilience.

Featuring Helen Fagrelius, Karli Jopp, and Jess Porter. Moderated by Jill Lee, MSn, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPON and Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE.

5) Caregivers Panel

Hear from caregivers and experts. Access slides here.

Featuring Kyle Woody, Rachel Engstrom, MSW, CHES, and Eleanor Leary, MSW, LICSW. Moderated by Rachel I. Vogel, PhD.

10:30 AM - Breakout Session #1 | Choose to attend one of the following:

1) COVID and Cancer with Matt Flory, American Cancer Society

A look at the impact of COVID-19 on cancer. Moderated by Amna Hussein. Access slides here.

2) Cancer Survivorship: Exploring and Rediscovering Your Purpose with Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Kreitzer will discuss the power of purpose and relationship of purpose to overall health and wellbeing. Moderated by Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE. Access slides and resources here.

11:15 AM - Breakout Session #2 | Choose to attend one of the following:

1) Advances in Immunotherapy: What to Expect When Patient Is Starting Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Based Immunotherapy with Amit Kulkarni, MBBS

A look at recent immunotherapy research. Moderated by Sharon Hwee. Access slides here.

2) Unspoken Topics in Survivorship Panel

A discussion about intimacy and sexual health after cancer treatment. Access resources here. (No slides).

Featuring: Mike Neeson, Kathy Washburn, and Kirsten Malvey, MSN, CNP. Moderated by Tara Rick, MPAS, PA-C.

3) Good Nutrition for Healthy Weight with Tasma Harindhanavudhi, MD, MS

Dr. Harindhanavudhi will discuss common weight concerns among survivors and tools to help stay health. Moderated by Kelly Scheller Williams, RD, LD. Access slides here.

12:00 PM - A New You Merits a New Lifestyle - What's Next? with Katie Klingberg, MD

Dr. Klingberg will share the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and mindfulness and social connectedness. Introduction by Karim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE. Access slides here.

Where can I find conference recordings?

Visit the website z.umn.edu/SurvConf.

How can I share my feedback?

Please email us at survivorship@umn.edu.

Can I make a donation?

Yes! Your donations help us keep this event free. You can make your donation at makingagift.umn.edu.

Who is the Production Team?

We are proud to use Slang Productions for this event.

Who is the emcee?

We are proud to have Miss Shannan Paul emcee this event.

Who hosts this event?

This event is hosted by the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. View our planning committee .

Where can I get more resources?

Visit the Virtual Exhibit Booths for more resources from our virtual exhibitors. You can also find the 2021 Conference recordings and materials from our past THRIVE Series at survivorship.umn.edu. Save the date for the Fall 2022 THRIVE Series happening Tuesdays October 11 - November 15.

How do I learn more about a specific Virtual Exhibitor?

We recommend that you use their Virtual Exhibit Page to find their contact details or website to reach out to them directly. If you are having trouble, connect with our team at survivorship@umn.edu and we can help make the connection.

How long can I access the virtual exhibits?

The virtual exhibits will be open through at least fall 2022.