Cancer Care 2026 Livestream (virtual) CNE Nursing Conference
This conference is offered as Livestream (virtual) only.
Arizona Time

October 26-27, 2026 - 7:00 a.m. Arizona Time Zone
This CNE conference provides an overview of many aspects of oncology care including hematology, pharmacy updates, integrative therapies, nutrition, radiation therapy, pharmacogenomics, supportive services, updates in CAR-T, and so much more.
Target Audience
This CNE conference is designed for nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with cancer and their families.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe concepts of oncology care for the whole person body, mind, and spirit
- Identify updates in clinical and pharmacology therapies
- Outline the role of the nurse in oncology care
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.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Arizona Time
| 07:30 AM | Livestream Opens | |
| 07:55 AM | Welcome and Announcements | |
| 08:00 AM | Topic: Pharmacology Updates | Heidi Finnes, PharmD, RPh, BCOP |
| 09:00 AM | Multiple Myeloma 101 | Sharene Best, APRN, AGNP-C, MSN Gabriela Alatorre, CNP, FNP, MSN |
| 9:45 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 AM | Topic: Radiation Oncology: Differentiating proton beam, photon and side effects | Sujay Vora, MD |
| 11:00 AM | Topic: Geri oncology | Mazie Tsang, MD |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Topic: Panel- Oncology emergencies: | Ifeoma Nwambuonwo, APRN, CNP, MSN Brianna Jennas, APRN, MSN, AGACNP-BC Lauren Tucker, APRN, DNP, AGACNP-BC Lee Richards PA-C John Roesler, APRN, DNP, RN |
| 2:30 PM | Break | |
| 3:00 PM | Topic: Lymphedema/Lymphovenous bypass surgery with Symani Robot | Alanna Rebecca, MD |
| 3:45 PM | Topic: Panel- Adolescent Young Adult | Elysse Casson Katie Olson-Perard Nahid Punjani Maria Lujero Melody Griffith |
| 4:45 PM | Adjourn |
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Arizona Time
| 07:30 AM | Livestream Opens | |
| 07:55 AM | Welcome Back | |
| 08:00 AM | Digital Twin for Patients Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer | Abby Sandberg, MSN, RN Sandhya Pruthi, MD |
| 08:45 AM | Topic: Pancreatic Cancer Updates | Mohammed Bassam Sonbol, MD |
| 09:30 AM | Topic: Holistic care - tapping | Shirin Zavosh-Forrester, MSN, RN, BMT-CN |
| 10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM | Topic: Pulmonary Toxicities in Oncology Patients | Bobby Anderson, APRN, CNP, DNP |
| 11:45 AM | Topic: Oncology Nursing Board - Advancing Nursing Career in Oncology | Shannon Crowe |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Topic: CAR-T/Bispecific antibodies | Shikha Patel, PharmD, RPh, BCPS |
| 2:30 PM | Topic: Cardio-oncology Clinic | Balaji Tamarappoo, MD, PhD Chadi Ayoub, MBBS, PhD |
| 3:15 PM | Patient Story: A Walking Miracle | Joyce Seide |
| 4:15 PM | Adjourn |
This course will be presented via Zoom live web stream.
Credit Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.50 ANCC contact hours.
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.
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.
Available Credit
- 13.50 ANCC
- 13.50 Attendance
Price
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To claim credit for livestream participation in courses, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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