Mayo Clinic’s 9th Annual Hematology Oncology Case-Based Approaches to Patient Care for Advanced Practice Providers and Nurses 2026

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• Target Audience: hematology/oncology and internal medicine physicians
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Hilton Head Island, SC US

April 9, 2026 to April 11, 2026

Course Directors: Winston Tan, M.D., Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D., Nicole A. Gannon, P.A.-C., Ashton W. Boyle, P.A.-C. and Katelyn E. Keller, MPAS, P.A.-C.

Through a dynamic, case-based format, this symposium will address real-world challenges faced in daily clinical practice. Attendees will gain practical insights into the diagnosis, management, and supportive care of patients with a wide range of cancers. The course will emphasize clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and up-to-date treatment strategies to enhance the delivery of high-quality oncology care.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows, and pharmacists in the fields of hematology/oncology and internal medicine.

Learning Objectives

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

Differentiate between immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Select appropriate treatment modalities based on cancer type and disease stage.

Apply updated evidence-based strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of common hematologic and oncologic malignancies.

Assess patient eligibility and indications for bone marrow transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.

Incorporate principles of palliative and supportive care into comprehensive cancer treatment plans to improve symptom management and quality of life.

Identify common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.

Manage common complications and adverse effects related to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, using current guidelines and clinical judgment.

Enhance interdisciplinary communication and care coordination through case-based discussions and collaborative learning.

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Day 1

Thursday, April 9, 2026

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

Registration Opens, Exhibits and Lunch

12:00 PM

12:15 PM

Welcome/Introduction

Moderator: Ashton Boyle, PA-C

12:15 PM

12:45 PM

Do we matter in Cancer Care? – The financial, social, and emotional impacts of APPs

Stephanie Gebhardt, ARNP

12:45 PM

1:15 PM

The Difference a Year Can Make: A Case Study of  Cholangiocarcinoma

Micah Weber, PA-C

1:15 PM

1:45 PM

Liver transplant as an option for metastatic colon cancer

Samantha Inabinett, APRN

1:45 PM

2:15 PM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

2:15 PM

2:45 PM

Break and Exhibits

2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Unusual plasma cell malignancies

Taimur Sher, MBBS, MD

3:15 PM

3:45 PM

Cancer-Associated Thrombosis

Jordan Davis, PA-C

3:45 PM

4:15 PM

Long-Term Impacts of T-Cell Engaging Therapies: Case Insights and Clinical Considerations

Megan Melody, MD, Tampa General Hospital

4:15 PM

4:45 PM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

4:45 PM

4:45 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Day 2

Friday, April 10, 2026

7:00 AM

7:55 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM

8:00 AM

Introduction

Moderator: Nicole Gannon, PA-C

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

Chronic GVHD in the Real World: Practical Case Discussions for APPs and Nurses

Katelyn Keller, PA-C

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Oh My Blast – What to do if you suspect acute leukemia

Ashley Westberry, APRN

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

A new Era in Myeloma: Case-Based Perspectives on Bispecific Antibodies

Andre J. Fernandez, MPAS, P.A.-C. and Caitie J. Flott, APRN, M.S.N.

9:30 AM

9:45 AM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

9:45 AM

10:15 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:15 AM

10:45 AM

Novel Therapeutics in Melanoma

Lindsey Noland, PA-C

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

Immunotherapy toxicities

Emily Kelbert, PA-C

11:15 AM

11:45 AM

The Zebra Cancer: Case Based Approach to the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Rachel Eiring, PA-C

11:45 AM

12:00 PM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch, Exhibits & Abstract Session

Winston Tan, MD

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

Cancer Pain Management

Chimere Bruning, PA-C

1:30 PM

2:00 PM

Continuity, Coordination and Connection: Safe Transitions after Bone Marrow Transplant

Erin Taylor, RN and Nicole Gannon, PA-C

2:00 PM

2:30 PM

Expecting the Unexpected: Managing Reactions in the Infusion Center

Alex Fein, PA-C

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Day 3

Saturday, April 11, 2026

7:00 AM

7:55 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:55 AM

8:00 AM

Introduction

Moderator: Katie Keller, PA-C

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

Bad Medicine: Talking with Patients about Ivermectin and other Low Evidence Treatments

Kate McLaughlin, APRN

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Managing Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Insights from Clinical Cases

Alyssa McPherson, APRN

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Cellular Therapies for Autoimmune Disease

Ernesto Ayala, M.D.

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

10:00 AM

10:30 AM

Break and Exhibits

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Oral Chemotherapy

Morgan Leavins, Pharm.D., R.Ph.

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

Approach to GI Malignancies in the Hospital

Jeremy Jones, MD

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

Lessons Learned: The Stresses and Successes of a Long-Term Hem/Onc APP Career

Nicole Gannon, PA-C

12:00 PM

12:30 PM

Q&A Panel

All Presenting Faculty

12:30 PM

12:40 PM

Closing Remarks/Post Test

12:40 PM

12:40 PM

Adjourn