The Prostate Cancer Summit is a dynamic and interactive forum to connect, learn, and share hope. It is designed to arm patients with

knowledge about prostate cancer, provide support and tools for caregivers taking care of a loved one with prostate cancer, and engage patient

advocates about advancing the field. Whether you’re a patient arming yourself with knowledge about the disease and next steps in fighting it;

a caregiver looking for support and tools to take care of a loved one; or a fierce advocate engaging with leaders to speak out for the cause, the

Prostate Cancer Summit is for you.  Register today and be among the first to see what's on the cutting edge of research in prostate cancer,

learn the latest about living with and caring for those who have prostate cancer, and experience the difference that advocacy can make in the

lives of patients and their families!

 

Objectives

  • Empower patients, caregivers, and the prostate cancer community about optimized prostate cancer care.

  • Increase awareness of cutting edge advances in prostate cancer care and research.

  • Engage with our diverse local community partners to bridge care gaps for patients with prostate cancer.

  • Equip patients, caregivers, and the prostate cancer community with tools and resources available to improve the lives of patients with prostate cancer.

  • Network and make connections with peers and experts in medical experts in the field.

  • Tools and resources to improve the lives of patients with cancer


 

Location

 

UC San Diego Park & Market                                                                                                                                                                             

1100 Market Street

San Diego, CA 92121


Course Agenda

 

8:00 am               Registration & Continental Breakfast      

8:50 am               Welcome, Aditya Bagrodia, MD, Christina Jamieson, MD, Rana McKay, MD, Brent Rose, MD

Session 1 –Thriving During Cancer Treatment

9:00 am             What You Eat Matters: The influence of nutrition and supplements, Geo Espinosa, ND

9:10 am             Q&A

9:20 am             Keeping the Balance: Exercise and Sleep During Cancer Care, Geo Espinosa, ND

9:30 am             Q&A

9:40 am             A Patient’s Success Story: Exercise and Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Bruce Perrettiti

10:10 am             Break and Exhibits   

Session 2 – Strategies to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer                                                                           

Moderator: Rana McKay, MD

10:30 am            Hot Off the Press! Latest in New Treatments, Rana McKay, MD

10:45 am            Q&A

10:55 am             Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me?, Hala Borno, MD

11:05 am             Q&A

11:15 pm             Getting Tested for Hereditary Cancer, Heather Cheng, MD, PhD

11:25 am             Q&A

11:35 pm             Panel Discussion – Chris Kane, Heather Cheng, Rana McKay, Hala Borno, Jake Vinson, Howard Soule   

11:45 am             Keynote Address, Coach Steven Fisher

12:00 pm             Q&A

12:10 pm             Group Picture

12:15 pm             Lunch and Exhibits         

Session 3 – Thriving Beyond Cancer Therapy                                                                                                                               

Moderator: Brent Rose, MD

1:15 pm               Survival Guide to Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

1:25 pm               Q&A

1:35 pm               It’s not Taboo:  The Importance of Sexual & Urinary Health, Darshan Patel, MD

1:45 pm               Q&A

1:55 pm               Panel Discussion – Archana Ajmera, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Darshan Patel, MD, and Neremiah Castano

Session 4 – Ask Me Anything   

2:05 pm               RP Case Based Discussion, Aditya Bagrodia, MD

2:15 pm               Radiation Case Based Discussion, Brent Rose, MD

2:25 pm               Audience Ask Me Anything

2:55 pm               Closing Remarks

3:00 pm               Adjourn

 

 

Registration

 

Registration is free to attend this course.

 

 

Exhibits

Platinum Level Exhibitor - $10,000

  • Premier exhibit location
  • Two 6 foot exhibit tables
  • Basic electricity provided complimentary
  • Four complimentary registrations for exhibitor representatives
  • Acknowledged from podium as Platinum Level Exhibitor

Gold Level Exhibitor - $7,500

  • Includes prime exhibit location
  • One 8 foot tabletop exhibit
  • Three complimentary registrations for exhibitor representatives
  • Acknowledged from podium as Gold Level Exhibitor

Silver Level – $5000             

  • One 6 foot tabletop exhibit
  • Two complimentary registrations for exhibitor representatives

Bronze Level - $2500

  • One 6 foot tabletop exhibit
  • One complimentary registration for exhibitor representatives

As an exhibitor, your company or organization will be acknowledged in the handout materials and will receive access to the digital course

syllabus. Breakfast, Lunch & Breaks will be provided.

 

For information about exhibit opportunities, please contact:

 

Maureen Helinski Clarke, CMP

Program Manager 

Phone: (858) 534-1302

E-mail: mhelinski@ucsd.edu