Caring for the Cancer Patient 2025

Phoenix, AZ US

November 6, 2025 to November 8, 2025

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors - Samir H. Patel, M.D., Mark K. Edwin, M.D. and Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC

November 6 - 8, 2025 - Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building - Phoenix, Arizona

A course focusing on the optimal care strategies for cancer patients as they journey through cancer directed therapies and then subsequently live with the ramifications of those treatments. An engaging, multidisciplinary team explores how to address the myriad of questions many healthcare professionals face on how to best manage their cancer patients’ side effects and survivorship.

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Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.	$775
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees	$600

Special Discounts

A limited number of discounts will be provided to selected active Nurses. The discount applies to livestream participation only. To inquire submit your statement of interest to Susan Reigel, CME Specialist.

Target Audience

Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Resident Fellow, and Social Worker.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify all care opportunities that exist to support cancer patients during their journey in the acute and long-term setting.
Discuss state-of-the-art guidelines in providing supportive care for cancer.
Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of supportive care for cancer.
Review appropriate pain management guidelines for cancer patients.
Summarize psychosocial and spiritual issues for cancer patients.
Identify issues impacting nutrition for cancer patients.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary

Available credit:

16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
16.50 ANCC
16.50 AOA Category 2-A
16.50 ASWB
16.50 Attendance
16.50 IPCE

Event starts:

11/06/2025 - 7:00am

Event ends:

11/08/2025 - 12:55pm

Program Schedule(PDF)

Caring for the Cancer Patient
Integrated Education and Research Building
November 6-8, 2025
Mountain Standard Time
Thursday, November 6, 2025
7:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
7:45 AM	Welcome Announcements
7:50 AM	Pre-test
8:00 AM	Humor Therapy Carol Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC
8:30 AM	The Impact of Cancer on Women's Sexual Health Talia Sobel, M.D.
9:00 AM	Psychosocial Health Roundtable Mark Edwin, M.D. Katie Lespron, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Chun Tao, L.P., ABPP Shweta Kapoor, M.D., Ph.D.
10:00 AM	Break
10:15 AM	Cancer Pain Management in Special Populations Mark Edwin, M.D.
10:45 AM	Interventional Pain Management Gobi Paramanandam, M.D.
11:15 AM	Opioids/Addiction Roundtable Ryan Baldeo, P.A.-C., M.S. Hannah N. Farfour, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C Robert Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.
12:15 PM	Lunch
1:15 PM	Oral Care - Mucositis/Xerostomia Roundtable Samir Patel, M.D. Kristin R. Dryer, APRN, F.N.P. Ryan Baldeo, P.A.-C., M.S. Sarah K. Lee, DDS
2:15 PM	Dental Care for the Cancer Patient Sarah Lee, DDS
2:45 PM	Cannabis Mark Edwin, M.D.
3:15 PM	Post-Test/Adjourn
3:25 PM	Adjourn
3:30 PM	Welcome Reception in the Garden

Friday, November 7, 2025
7:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
7:45 AM	Welcome Announcements
7:50 AM	Pre-test
8:00 AM	Cancer Rehab Roundtable Mark Edwin, M.D. Muna S. Ali, Ph.D., P.T., D.P.T. Jessica W. Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S Sara C. Parke, M.D.
8:30 AM	CIPN Tyler Murphy, M.D.
9:00 AM	Communication Jamie Ellis-Wittenhagen, D.O. Tyler Murphy, M.D.
10:00 AM	Break
10:15 AM	Nutrition & Cachexia Roundtable Samir Patel, M.D. Makenzie M. Brown, RDN Heather Fields, M.D. Molly Svendsen, M.D.
10:45 AM	Integrative Medicine Denise M. Millstine, M.D.
11:15 AM	AI and Supportive Care Samir Patel, M.D.
11:45 AM	Lunch
12:45 PM	Practical Approach for Geriatric Oncology Care Mazie Tsang
1:15 PM	Buprenorphine use Hannah Farfour, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C
1:45 PM	Approach to Medication Management Depression Shweta Kapoor, M.D., Ph.D.
2:15 PM	Management of Insomnia Tyler Lu, M.D.
2:45 PM	Complications from Immunotherapy Kelley Rone, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C
3:15 PM	Post-Test
3:25 PM	Adjourn

Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:00 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
7:45 AM	Welcome Announcements
7:50 AM	Pre-test
8:00 AM	Meaningful Connections Jill Lovill, LCSW, FT
8:30 AM	Patient Reflections Cancer Journey Selected Patient(s)
9:00 AM	Psychological Resilience in Cancer Katie A. Lespron, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
10:00 AM	Break
10:30 AM	Caregiver Support Joan Griffin, Ph.D.
11:00 AM	Considerations in Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults Courtney Campbell, P.A.-C.
11:30 AM	H&N Cancer Survivorship Carrlene Donald, P.A.-C., M.S.
12:00 PM	Post-test

Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building

5951 E. Mayo Blvd

Phoenix, AZ 85054

United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Attendees, please park in Surface Lot K next to the Integrated Education and Research Building.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 17.25 general continuing education credits.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 17.25 AOA Category 2-A credits.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Day	Credit(s)
Thursday	6.50
Friday	6.50
Saturday	4.25

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
16.50 ANCC
16.50 AOA Category 2-A
16.50 ASWB
16.50 Attendance
16.50 IPCE

In response to company inquiries, we are excited to share that Caring for the Cancer Patient 2025 course has expanded its commercial support offerings to include a variety of sponsorship opportunities! Please review our commercial support prospectus (PDF).

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Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.	$700
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees	$675

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