Gastroesophageal Cancer Education Symposium
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Course Directors: Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H. and Travis E. Grotz, M.D.
July 31, 2021
Live (limited seating available) and Livestream (virtual)
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This free educational conference is designed for patients, families, and caregivers who are interested in the essential health issues surrounding gastric and esophageal cancers. New in 2021, medical experts from Mayo Clinic will provide comprehensive updates about state of the art treatment, care options, and research.
Topics will include: Genetics, Endoscopic Treatment, Pathology Reports, Immunotherapy, Proton & Radiation Therapy, Circulating Tumors and Nutrition.
Planned in collaboration with Debbie's Dream Foundation.
Additional Information
Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers
Target Audience
Patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare providers who are interested in the essential health issues surrounding gastric and esophageal cancers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review up-to-date information on diagnosis of esophageal or gastric cancer
- Describe surgical interventions, emerging therapies, research and patient care for esophageal or gastric cancer
- Review psychosocial issues of patients and care-givers diagnosed with esophageal or gastric cancer
- Describe practical approaches to survivorship
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.
Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring COVID-19 prevalence and may adjust live course attendance limits as necessitated by CDC, public health and other relevant guidelines. Attendees are asked to comply with all live course and conference guidelines.
Lodging
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the following downtown Rochester hotel. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the cutoff date of July 14, 2021, whichever comes first.
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic Area
101 First Avenue SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-280-6000
Rate: $129/night (standard room)
Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Gastroesophageal Cancer Education Symposium when making your reservation.
Travel
Rochester, Minnesota, greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year. The city is serviced by an international airport with multiple flights daily.
Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car. The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus.
Note to Travelers: Several cities in the United States are named Rochester. When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.
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