Oncology 102: An In-Depth Hematology and Oncology Review for Advanced Practice Providers (Virtual Conference) Fall 2026

October 22, 2026 to October 24, 2026

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- This conference will be a virtual event -

Overview

As the demand for cancer care continues to rise, the need for oncology specialists is outpacing workforce supply, creating a gap in care delivery. Advanced practice providers (APPs)—whose education emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and medical management—are playing an increasingly vital role in oncology teams. Many APPs entering the specialty, however, have limited formal training in hematology and oncology, making structured education essential.

Oncology 102: An In-Depth Hematology and Oncology Review for Advanced Practice Providers, developed by Horizon CME in partnership with APAO, is a two-and-a-half-day virtual program designed to expand clinical knowledge and practical skills across oncology care. Participants will explore advanced treatment strategies, supportive and palliative care, biomarker-guided therapies, disease-specific management, and patient-centered care approaches.

This program builds on foundational knowledge from Oncology 101, helping APPs strengthen their clinical confidence and enhance their ability to care for patients as integral members of multidisciplinary oncology teams.

RegistrationPricingDeadline
Advanced$175September 22, 2026
General Registration$225October 22, 2026
Student/Fellows*$50October 22, 2026

Industry Employee** registration is date-based pricing +$400

*Student is defined as currently enrolled in an advanced learning institution and/or studying in order to enter a particular profession.

If you would like to attend as a Student, please contact [email protected] for further information.

**Defined as anyone employed by a drug, device, or diagnostic company. The primary goal of the conference is to educate practicing clinicians on the latest advances and strategies in the care of cancer patients. Because space is limited and to ensure sufficient seats are available for clinicians, Industry Employees may register as an attendee only if you have a clinical title (NP, PharmD, MD, PA, etc).

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common, solid, and hematologic malignancies
  2. Recognize the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of common benign hematologic disorders
  3. Summarize the role of genetics and molecular testing in cancer care
  4. Compare and contrast the various types of cancer treatment including stem cell transplant, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy
  5. Identify and appropriately manage common oncologic emergencies
  6. Outline the role of palliative care and effectively incorporate it into oncology practice

Target Audience

This activity is intended for oncology nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse navigators, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of cancer patients.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 21.75 ANCC

    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 21.75 credit.

Course opens: 
03/01/2026
Course expires: 
11/25/2026
Event starts: 
10/22/2026 - 8:00am PDT
Event ends: 
10/24/2026 - 12:50pm PDT
Cost:
$175.00
Rating: 
0

Please note: times are subject to change. Please check the syllabus for the most current version of the agenda upon arriving at the summit.

Commercial Support: This educational activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Johnson & Johnson, and Revolution Medicines.

All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone

Thursday, October 22, 2026
11:00amWelcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
11:15am(01) Biomarker Testing: Understanding The How, Benefits, and Translating to Patient Care
» Anthony J. Olszanski, RPh, MD - Vice-Chair Clinical Research | Department of Hematology/Oncology | Director, Phase 1 Developmental Therapeutics Program | Director, Medical Oncology Melanoma Program | Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia, PA
11:45am(02) Patience and Understanding: Palliative Care for the APP
» Alicia M. Rigby, MSN, RN, APRN - Nurse Practitioner | University of California, Davis | Sacramento, CA
12:45pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
1:00pmBreak
1:15pm(03) Pain Management: An Integral Component of Caring for the Oncology Patient
» TBA
2:15pm(04) What is Chemotherapy?
» Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FASHP - Clinical Oncology Pharmacist | University of Illinois College of Pharmacy | Chicago, IL
3:15pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
3:30pmBreak
3:45pm(05) Modern Management of Melanoma: Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Focus
» Suzanne McGettigan, CRNP, ANP-BC, AOCN - Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Abramson Cancer Center | Associate Director of Clinical Services, Tara Miller Melanoma Center | University of Pennsylvania Health System | Philadelphia, PA
4:15pm(06) Survivorship
» TBA
4:45pm(07) Deciphering Radiation Oncology: A Deeper Dive into Tumor-Specific Strategies and Technological Innovations
» TBA
5:45pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
6:00pmAdjourn
Friday, October 23, 2026
7:55amWelcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
8:00am(08) Neuro-Oncology for the APP: What is Going on Up There?
» TBA
8:30am Stump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
8:45am(09) Deepening Clinical Practice in Breast Cancer Care
» Cierra Kristine Ryan, PA-C - Physician Assistant | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Atlanta, GA
9:45am(10) Gastric Cancer: A Review of Current and Emerging Treatment Modalities
» TBA
10:15amStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
10:30amBreak
10:45am(11) Lung Cancer: Updates and Advancements
» Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA
11:45am(12) Current and Emerging Treatments for GU Malignancies: Prostate, Bladder, and RCC
» Michael Lai, ARNPP - Nurse Practitioner | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Seattle, WA
» TBA
12:45pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
1:00pmLunch Break
1:30pm(13) Head and Neck Cancer: Diagnosis, Staging, and Management
» Kristin M. Daly, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP - Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner | Siteman Cancer Center | Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine | St. Louis, MO
2:30pm(14) Colorectal Cancer: Overview, Current Treatments, and Emerging Therapies
» TBA
3:30pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
3:45pmBreak 
4:00pm(15) Multidisciplinary Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Medical and Surgical Perspectives
» Kathryn L. Green, CRNP, MSN - Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology | Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA
» Taylor Aldridge, MMS, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Division of Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic | Surgery | Stanford University | Stanford, CA
5:00pm(16) Gynecologic Malignancies: Clinical Pearls 
» Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP - Gynecologic Oncology Physician Associate | UCLA Health | Los Angeles, CA
5:30pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
5:45pmAdjourn
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:55amWelcome, Introductions, & CE Housekeeping
8:00am(17) A Deep Dive into Multiple Myeloma
» Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN - Nurse Practitioner | Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology | Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH
» TBA
9:00am Stump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
9:15am(18) Advances in CLL for the Clinical Oncology APP
» Lisa Nodzon PhD, APRN, AOCNP - Department of Malignant Hematology | Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL
9:45am(19) Advances in Follicular Lymphoma for the Clinical Oncology APP
» TBA
10:15amStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
10:30amBreak
10:50am(20) From Diagnosis to Treatment: Managing Acute Leukemia, MDS, and Myelofibrosis
» Jennie M. Goble, PA-C - Physician Assistant | Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN
11:50amLunch Symposium Sponsored by TBA
» TBA
12:20pmBreak
12:35pm(21) Emerging Therapies and Strategies in Classical Hematology: Bleeding and Thrombocytopenia
» Peter Hakos, PA-C - Physician Assistant | Genesis Care - UF Health Oncology | Jacksonville, FL
» TBA
1:50pm(22) An Update of Current Treatment Options for Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
» Amitkumar Mehta, MD - Professor of Medicine, Director of Lymphoma, CAR-T Cell Therapy Program | University of Alabama | Birmingham, AL
2:50pm(23) Cancer and Sexuality 102: Beyond the ‘What’ 
» Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN - AASECT-Certified Sexuality Counselor | Cancer Care Manitoba | Winnipeg, MB Canada
3:50pmStump the Faculty - Panel Q&A Discussion
4:05pmAdjourn
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Available Credit

  • 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Live activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 21.75 ANCC

    This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.Upon completion, NPs and RNs will be awarded up to 21.75 credit.

Price

Cost:
$175.00
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Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

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Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above


Supported Phones & Tablets:

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iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above

How to obtain credit for attendance (eligibility requirement and process for obtaining certificate)
To receive documentation of credit, participants must:

  1. Login to the educational portal

  2. Attend the educational activity

  3. Complete the post test and online evaluation form. 

  4. Attest to the number of hours in attendance in order to generate your certificate 

*Requests from learners to claim credit after the evaluation closes will not be granted