12th Annual
Texas AYA Oncology Conference 2022 February 23-25, 2022
We Are Virtual in 2022
The Fort Worth AYA Oncology Coalition is proud to host the 12th annual Texas AYA Oncology Conference February 23-25, 2022. This conference will be virtual.
The conference’s purpose, content, and quality are exactly the same as it would be in person. In fact, a virtual meeting enables us to reach even more oncology professionals from around the country and globe!
Overall Conference Objectives:
- Identify examples of online programming used successfully during the COVID pandemic to help support AYAs through their cancer experience and evaluate the aspects that predict successful utilization
- Map the key elements of an AYA oncology program and determine service gaps
- Examine a variety of implementation methods used to measure distress in AYA cancer patients
- Appreciate the value and role of advance practice providers in the care of AYA patients
- Name disparities in patient access to cancer care based on AYA age and/or Hispanic ethnicity
- Improve individual and team communication with AYA patients and family around end of life issues
- Identify the novel role of CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumors
- Describe the common symptoms and diagnostic pathways of AYA cancer and role of patient and primary care provider awareness
- Recognize significant and unique issues faced by AYA cancer patients and strategies they use to cope with diagnosis and treatment, concerns of recurrence and survivorship
- Recognize the distress experienced by siblings of AYA cancer and identify interventions that can reduce
- Describe the incidence and presentation of COVID in AYA cancer patients, its effects on cancer treatment, and the impact of the COVID on AYA cancer survivor distress
Whether you’re focused on research, patient care, or program development, there’s something in this conference for you.
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, February 23rd
| 11:00-11:15am CST | WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS |
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11:15-12:10 pm CST
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From Symptom to Diagnosis to Care- the start of the AYA Cancer Pathway Lorna Fern, PhD Senior Research Fellow, Teenage and Young Adult Cancer University College London Hospital
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12:10- 1:05 pm CST
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CAR T-cell Therapy for Solid Tumors Stephen Gottschalk, MD Chair, Department of BMT and Cellular Therapy St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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| 1:05-1:15pm CST | BREAK |
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1:15-2:10pm CST
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Using a Distress Thermometer in AYAs- One Tool, Many Implementations Brittany Hall, PhD UTSW Moncrief Cancer Institute Helen Bibby, B.Sc,(Psychol)(Hons), M.Psych(Clinical), MAPS, FCCLP – Canteen Australia |
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2:10-3:05pm CST
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Texas AYA Research Showcase Eight 6 minute oral abstract presentations by Texas AYA researchers |
Thursday, February 24th
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11:00-11:05am CST |
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS |
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11:05-12:00 pm CST
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Disparities among AYA patients and survivors, with a focus on Hispanic populations Joel Milam, PhD Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Program in Public Health University of California, Irvine Allison Grimes, MD UTHSCSA Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
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12:00- 12:55 pm CST
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Advance Practice Providers- Expanding the Team Caring for AYAs Donna Bell Katherine Donohue Melissa Matson Toni Leavitt Nadine Linendoll Katie Poll Emily Sarro Pamela Simon Carly Witulski |
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12:55-1:05pm CST |
BREAK |
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1:05-2:00pm CST
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Communicating with AYAs about End of Life Issues Jonathan Avery, PhD School of Nursing, University of British Columbia & Research Associate, Department of Supportive Care Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (UHN, Toronto) |
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2:00pm-2:55pm CST |
Siblings of Cancer Patients– Supporting the ‘Forgotten One’ Fiona McDonald, PhD Research Manager, CANTEEN, Australia Helen Bibby, BS, MPsy, MAPS, FCCLP Senior Research Officer, CANTEEN, Australia
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Friday, February 25th
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11:00-11:05am CST |
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS |
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11:05-12:00 pm CST
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COVID in AYAs Julie Wolfson, MD, MSHS Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
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12:00- 12:55 pm CST
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Virtual Programming for AYAs- How COVID Spurred Creative Solutions to Connecting Cancer Survivors Nick Giallourakis Executive Director, Elephants and Tea Mallory Casperson CEO and Founder, Cactus Cancer Society Stephanie Scoletti Executive Director and Founder, Young Adult Survivors United Richard Wilmore Director of Storytelling, Hearts Need Art
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12:55-1:05pm CST |
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1:05-2:00pm CST
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AYA Program Concept Mapping Hilary Gan, MA Hospital Programs and Services Director, Teen Cancer America Kara Noskoff Hospital Programs and Services Manager, Teen Cancer America Lauren Lux, LCSW Director, AYA Program, University of North Carolina Emily Haines, PhD Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine Betty Roggenkamp, MSHC Bindu Kumar, MScN, BMTCN, RN |
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2:00-2:55pm CST
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The Lived AYA Experience A panel of AYA cancer patients answer questions about their cancer experience
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The History Of This Annual Meeting
The Texas Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Conference is an annual meeting for healthcare professionals who are committed to enhancing the medical and psychosocial standard of care for young people diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39.
Physicians, social workers, nurses, clinical navigators, psychologists, therapists, advocacy partners, and oncology professionals of all disciplines attend this conference to discover emerging research, apply best practices, and collaborate with national program leaders in the field of AYA oncology.
The meeting began in 2010 to raise awareness about the many medical and psychosocial issues affecting the quality and quantity of life in this unique patient population. It has since expanded outside of San Antonio to become a national conference that includes hosts from Fort Worth (Fort Worth AYA Oncology Coalition), San Antonio, and Houston (MD Anderson AYA Program) in its annual rotation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cook Children’s Health Care System and Fort Worth AYA Oncology Coalition. Cook Children’s Health Care System 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.
Physician: Cook Children’s Health Care System designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse: Cook Children’s Health Care System designates this activity for 12.0 contact hours. You must sign in, attend the session in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool to receive credit for each session attended.
Social Work/LPC/LMFT: Cook Children’s Health Care System certifies that this meets the requirements for continuing education by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. This activity provides up to 12.0 clock hours.
TPA: This program is Approved by the Texas Psychological Association (Approval #2015-07) for 10.0 professional development hours.
Disparities across the Cancer Journey for Hispanic AYA patients:
This program has been designated by Cook Children’s Health Care System for 1.0 hour of cultural diversity credit.
Communicating with AYAs about End of Life Issues:
This program has been designated by Cook Children’s Health Care System for 1.0 hour of ethics credit.
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