Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium
This symposium, presented by the Division of Surgical Oncology and the UK Markey Cancer Center, will highlight the latest advances in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cancer treatment. We will discuss clinical trials, endoscopic techniques, high-dose radiation treatments, and ablative treatments for metastatic disease. Learn about the latest surgical treatments, such as hepatic artery infusion (HAI), hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and pressurized intraperitoneal chemotherapy (PIPAC). Those attending will also learn about immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and the use of artificial intelligence in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, participants will have the chance to network with leading experts in the field.
This meeting is for oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, clinical oncology pharmacists, clinical research staff, cancer center administrators, cancer center program leaders, patient advocates, and medical students. Attendance is open to everyone.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
To be announced.
2023 SCHEDULE
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7–7:45 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45–8 a.m. | Welcome Introduction |
| Upper GI Session | |
| 8–8:20 a.m. | Updates in Gastric Cancer Clinical Trials |
| 8:20–8:50 a.m. | Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms |
| 8:50–9:10 a.m. | Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer |
| 9:10–9:30 a.m. | Ablative Radiation Therapy for Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Break |
| 9:45–10:30 a.m. | Updates in Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials (Featured Speaker) |
| Regional Therapies Session #1 | Hepatic Artery Infusion |
| 10:30–11 a.m. | Introduction to HAI Therapy |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | HAI for Colorectal Liver Metastases (Keynote Address) |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch |
| Breakout Sessions | |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Room #1: HAI Therapy Cases and Panel Discussion |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Room #2: HIPEC/PIPAC Cases and Panel Discussion |
| Liver and Bile Duct Session | |
| 1–1:20 p.m. | Advanced Endoscopic Techniques |
| 1:20–1:50 p.m. | Cholangiocarcinoma (Invited Speaker) |
| 1:50–2:10 p.m. | Regional Therapies for Inoperable HCC |
| 2:10–2:30 p.m. | Updates in HCC |
| 2:30–2:40 p.m. | Break |
| Regional Therapies Session #2 | Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) |
| 2:40–3:10 p.m. | Introduction to HIPEC |
| 3:10–3:40 p.m. | Pressurized Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (PIPAC) (Invited Speaker) |
| Lower GI Session | |
| 3:40–4 p.m. | Updates in Rectal Cancer |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Circulating Tumor DNA in the Management of Colorectal Cancer (Invited Speaker) |
| 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
