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The Lung Cancer Forum brings together primary care providers, nurses, specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams committed to advancing best practices across the lung cancer continuum. Sessions will highlight evidence-based approaches to screening and early detection, advances in treatment, patient navigation strategies, and emerging research shaping the future of lung cancer care. With a focus on strengthening referral pathways, enhancing communication between primary and specialty care, and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, the forum provides an opportunity to advance coordinated, patient-centered care and improve outcomes for individuals affected by lung cancer.
Target Audience
Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs), Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, Primary Care Providers, Pulmonologists, Thoracic Surgeons, Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Researchers, Healthcare Administrators, and other healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer care
Learning Objectives
After the completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Apply current evidence and best practices across lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment to patient-centered care.
- Integrate multidisciplinary approaches to communication, referral, and care coordination across the lung cancer continuum.
- Evaluate emerging evidence, precision medicine, and evolving treatment strategies relevant to lung cancer care.
Course summary
- 3.75 ACPE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This knowledge-based activity will award 3.75 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number:
- 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.75 nursing contact hour(s).
- 3.75 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.
Social workers completing this course receive 3.75 clinical continuing education credit(s).
- 3.75 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.
Markey Cancer Center Lung Forum
Cancer Care Continuum – Working Together to Save Lives
Location:
Central Bank Center
430 W Vine St
Lexington, KY
9:00–10:00 AM
Registration
10:00–10:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS
Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical Director, Markey Cancer Center Network
Prevention & Early Detection
10:10–10:35 AM
Prevention in Focus: Addressing Radon and Environmental Risk
Stacy Stanifer, PhD, APRN, AOCNS
Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Co-Leader, University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences Community Engagement Core
10:35–11:00 AM
Linking PCP and Lung Cancer Screening
Michael Gieske, MD
Physician Director of Lung Cancer Screening, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
11:00–11:10 AM
Updates Addressing Smoking Across Lung Cancer Care to Improve Survival and Outcomes
Graham Warren, MD, PhD, FASCO
Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Director, Markey Cancer Center Tobacco, Research, Universal Screening, and Treatment (Markey TRUST) Initiative
11:10–11:35 AM
Incidental Lung Nodules
Brenda Garcia, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
11:35 AM–12:15 PM
Lunch
Patient Perspective
12:20–12:35 PM
Patient & Family Experiences
Michelle Tedrick, RN
Nurse Navigator, Oncology Supportive Services, UK King’s Daughters
Monique Click
Patient Collaborator & Lung Cancer Survivor, Paintsville, KY
12:35–1:20 PM
Keynote: Advancing Care Across the Lung Cancer Continuum
Jessica Donington, MD
Professor & Section Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine
1:20–1:35 PM
Break
Working Together
1:35–2:20 PM
Simulated Lung Tumor Board: A Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Case Review
Moderator
Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS
Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical Director, Markey Cancer Center Network
Community Primary Care Provider
Michael Gieske, MD
Physician Director of Lung Cancer Screening, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Pulmonology
Jonathan Robertson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary/Critical Care Group, T.J. Regional Health, Glasgow, KY
Lung Nodules
Scott Yee, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
Jordan Miller, DO
Associate Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical Oncology
Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD
Professor, Division of Medical Oncology & Co-Leader, Thoracic Oncology Program, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Molecular Pathology
Kimberly J. Absher, MD
Assistant Professor & Thoracic Pathology Subspecialty Director, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Nurse Navigator
Tiffany Ware, BSN, OCN
Lung Screening/Incidental Nurse Navigator, UK St. Claire
Radiation Medicine
Leah D’Souza, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor & Radiation Oncologist, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine & UK Markey Cancer Center
2:20–2:30 PM
Single-Port (SP) Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery
Mansi Shah-Jadeja, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
2:30–2:40 PM
Break
Advancing Lung Cancer Care
2:40–3:05 PM
Evolving Role of Surgery in Advanced Disease
Clinton T. Morgan, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
3:05–3:25 PM
Molecular Testing & Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer Care
Kimberly J. Absher, MD
Assistant Professor & Thoracic Pathology Subspecialty Director, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
3:25–3:50 PM
Advances in Small Cell Lung Cancer: Emerging Strategies and Treatment Advances
Susanne Arnold, MD
Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Associate Director of Clinical Translation, Markey Cancer Center
3:50–4:20 PM
Emerging Therapies & Future Directions (CAR-T + Trials)
Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD
Professor, Division of Medical Oncology & Co-Leader, Thoracic Oncology Program, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
4:20–4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS
Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Medical Director, Markey Cancer Center Network
Michelle Tedrick, RN
Emma Davis
Zhonglin Hao, Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology
Shari Meyerson, MD, MEd
Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS
Susan Reffett, MSN, RN, CNOR
Brenton Watts
Emma Davis
Zhonglin Hao, Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology
Shari Meyerson, MD, MEd
Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS
Susan Reffett, MSN, RN, CNOR
Brenton Watts
Susanne Arnold, MD
Leah D'Souza, MD, MSc
Jordan Miller, Thoracic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery
Mansi Shah-Jadeja, MD
Stacy Stanifer, PhD, APRN, AOCNS
Tiffany Ware
Graham Warren, MD PhD FASCO
Scott Yee
Available Credit
- 3.75 ACPE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This knowledge-based activity will award 3.75 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number:
- 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.75 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 3.75 nursing contact hour(s).
- 3.75 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.
Social workers completing this course receive 3.75 clinical continuing education credit(s).
- 3.75 IPCE
In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.