Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Update 2025

• Target Audience: oncologists, hematologists, internists, advanced practice providers, and trainees
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• Information:

medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons, the program will highlight cutting-edge clinical data and practice-changing insights from recently published studies and major national conference presentations. Through a combination of interactive casebased discussions and engaging didactic lectures,

participants will gain valuable insights into managing complex clinical scenarios and translating evidencebased knowledge into real-world practice. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance patient outcomes, improve quality of life, and raise the standard of care for individuals facing these challenging malignancies

Educational Objectives

After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:

Integrate evidence-based treatment strategies into clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes and clinical care.

Evaluate the latest advances in clinical oncology research and their implications for patient care.

Examine the impact of novel diagnostic techniques in the management and assessment of various oncologic malignancies.

Recognize and manage common and more recently appreciated side effects of cancer therapy including cardiotoxicities and immunerelated adverse events.

Implement multidisciplinary collaboration and shared decision making into the management of complex patient cases and addressing treatment-related complications.

The Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Update 2025 is best for oncologists, hematologists, internists, advanced practice providers, and trainees who want CME‑accredited, expert‑led updates on the latest advances in cancer care, delivered in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Who Should Attend

Medical oncologists and hematologists managing patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

Internal medicine physicians and subspecialists who co‑manage cancer patients or encounter oncologic issues in practice.

Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, CNSs) working in oncology clinics or infusion centers.

Residents and fellows in hematology/oncology training programs preparing for board exams or subspecialty practice.

Oncology nurses and pharmacists involved in cancer care delivery and supportive therapy.

What You’ll Learn

Latest clinical trial data and FDA approvals in oncology and hematology.

Updates in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapies (CAR‑T, bispecifics, checkpoint inhibitors).

Best practices in supportive care: symptom management, survivorship, and toxicity mitigation.

Case‑based discussions highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

• Topics:

7 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & View Exhibits

8 a.m. Welcome & Educational Overview

8:10 a.m. Advances in Thoracic Surgical Techniques Monterey – Stephen Swisher, MD (MD Anderson) San Diego – Mark Onaitis, MD (UCSD) Newport Beach – Stephen Swisher, MD (MD Anderson)

8:40 a.m. Radiation Use in Primary Lung Cancer and Oligometastatic Disease Monterey – Shane Mesko, MD (Scripps) San Diego – Shane Mesko, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Shane Mesko, MD (Scripps)

9:10 a.m. New Systemic Therapies for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Monterey – Jacob New, MD (Scripps) San Diego – Aditya Sarvaria, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Aditya Sarvaria, MD (Scripps)

9:40 a.m. CASE PRESENTATIONS: Lung Cancer

10:10 a.m. Break & View Exhibits

10:30 a.m. Advancing Surgical Techniques for Pancreatic Cancer Monterey – Monica Dua, MD (Stanford) San Diego – Jared Forrester, MD (Hoag) Newport Beach – Jared Forrester, MD (Hoag)

11 a.m. Changes in Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Treatments Monterey – Tyler Johnson, MD (Stanford) San Diego – Shane Mesko, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Shane Mesko, MD (Scripps)

11:30 a.m. Systemic Treatments for Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancer Monterey – Tyler Johnson, MD (Stanford) San Diego – Darren Sigal, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Darren Sigal, MD (Scripps)

Noon CASE PRESENTATIONS: Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancer

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Advances in Breast Surgery Monterey – Frederick Dirbas, MD (Stanford) San Diego – Jennifer Baker, MD (UCLA) Newport Beach – Kelly Hunt, MD (MD Anderson)

2 p.m. Evolving Changes in Radiation Use for Breast Cancer Monterey – Thomas Buchholz, MD (Scripps) San Diego – Thomas Buchholz, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Thomas Buchholz, MD (Scripps)

2:30 p.m. Treatments for ER+ Breast Cancer Monterey – Vicente Valero, MD (MD Anderson) San Diego – Farah Nasraty, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Aditya Bardia, MD (UCLA)

3 p.m. Break & View Exhibits

3:15 p.m. Treatments for HER2+ Breast Cancer Monterey – Vicente Valero, MD (MD Anderson) San Diego – Farah Nasraty, MD (Scripps) Newport Beach – Aditya Bardia, MD (UCLA)

3:45 p.m. CASE PRESENTATIONS: Breast Cancer

4:15 p.m. Adjourn Topics, times and speakers are subject to change