Managing Complex Sarcoma Cases: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Date | January 25, 2025
Location
Hilton West Palm Beach 600 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Audience
Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, General Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgeons, Pharmacists, Genetics, Pathologists, Radiologists, APPs
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:
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Understand how to diagnose sarcoma patients
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Identify when to refer these patients to tertiary comprehensive sarcoma center
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Participate in best practice decision making
Join the physician leaders and healthcare professionals from the TGH Cancer Institute and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine for an exclusive event dedicated to the latest advances in sarcoma clinical management, diagnosis and treatment strategies. This symposium will bring together our team to discuss best practices in the management of sarcoma across specialties from surgery to radiation oncology, medical oncology and more. There will be opportunities to collaborate and exchange insights on complex and clinical challenges through case discussions.
Agenda
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Registration – Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Personalizing Treatment: The Role of Genomics in Sarcoma
Victoria Rizk, MD
Medical Oncologist, TGH Cancer Institute
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Multidisciplinary Approach to Radical Surgical Resection of Sarcoma
Timothy Nywening, MD
Surgical Oncologist, TGH Cancer Institute
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Navigating the Complexities: Addressing the Challenges of Sarcoma Reconstruction
Jared Troy, MD
Plastic Surgery, USF Health Plastic Surgery Division
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Q&A Panel
9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. | Update in Pathology Diagnoses - WHO 5th Edition
Nicole Riddle, MD
Pathologist, TGH Cancer Institute
9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. | Germline sarcoma predispositions: pathophysiology, red flags, and management implications
Brittany Sears, PhD, MSPH, LCGC
Certified & Licensed Genetic Counselor, TGH Cancer Institute
9:40 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. | Gynecologic Sarcomas
Matthew Anderson, MD
Medical Oncologist, TGH Cancer Institute
9:55 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. | Q&A Panel
10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Break
10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. | Sarcoma Imaging: Back to basics
Neelesh Prakash, MD
Assistant Professor, USF Health College of Medicine Radiology
10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Role of Brachytherapy in Management of Sarcoma
Heyound McBride, MD
Radiation Oncologist, TGH Cancer Institute
Clayton Alonso, MD
Radiation Oncologist, TGH Cancer Institute
10:55 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | Q & A Panel
11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | Case Reviews
12:05 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks