7TH ANNUAL SPRING TO LIFE CONFERENCE
Breathing Space: Breaking Barriers, Forging Alliances and Maintaining Hope During Cancer Treatment
Albany Marriott Hotel | October 10, 2020
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DATE/LOCATION
October 10, 2020
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marriott Albany
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marriott Albany
189 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
Registration
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Spring to Life™ is an annual free program for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families, companions, and caregivers. Healthcare professionals are welcome and encouraged to participate in the afternoon patient-centered sessions.
Each year, patients and their loved ones join national experts, community oncologist/hematologists, and social workers to share stories and improve understanding in a supportive environment. The theme of the 2020 program is Breathing Space: Breaking Barriers, Forging Alliances and Maintaining Hope During Cancer Treatment
AGENDA
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Opening Remarks
- Ira Zackon, MD
3:10 PM – 3:45 PM
Educational session: Lung Cancer 101
- Maeve Dargush, MSN, ANP-C
3:45 PM – 4:20 PM
Panel Discussion
– Meet the Experts with Update on Recent Advances
- Moderator: Dr. Makenzi Evangelist
4:20 PM – 4:50 PM
Supportive Care and Advocacy Panel
- Patients, Caregivers, Advocacy, Social Work, Palliative Care
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
