Atlantic Canada Oncology Group
Associated Meetings
ACOG is pleased to support quality satellite educational meetings during our conference. Meetings listed on this site are independent of industry sponsorship.
Please use the contact information below to REGISTER for the CAGPO, CANO & Atlantic Radiotherapy pre-conference meeting.
Registration Link (Mandatory by June 19): Atlantic Radiotherapy Conference (ARC) Registration 2024
For the ACOG symposium only – Go the “Registration” tab to register for ACOG symposium.
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning
Atlantic Radiotherapy Conference
This meeting will take place Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2025: 1200-1700, and Friday morning, June 20, 2025: 800-1200.
For information on the agenda, registration and registration cost, please contact:
Bessie Duplissea Phone 902-473-6405 or email Bessie.Duplissea@nshealth.ca
Registration Link (Mandatory by June 19): Atlantic Radiotherapy Conference (ARC) Registration 2024
CAGPO Affiliated Meeting–ACOG Symposium
Friday, June 20, 2025
To Register, email lori.hayward@nlhealthservices.ca
AGENDA
8:00-8:10 Introduction and Welcome
8:10-8:45 Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumors
8:45-9:00 Discussion
Dr. Renee Lester, Medical Oncologist
Cancer Care Program, NL Health Services
9:00-9:35 A Smorgasbord of Miracles
9:35-9:50 Discussion
Dr. Stewart Rorke, Medical Oncologist
Cancer Care Program, NL Health Services
9:50-10:00 Nutrition and Discussion
10:00-10:35 Dinner, Disputes and Diplomacy: A Recipe for Better
Communication
10:35-10:50 Discussion
Mr. Darrell Hayward
Canadian Certified Counsellor
10:50-11:00 Wrap Up and Evaluation
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumors:
- Identify advances in systemic therapy for metastatic/unresectable neuroendocrine tumors
- Summarize Proton Radionucleotide Receptor Therapy (PRRT)
- Formulate a treatment plan for toxicities associated with PRRT
A Smorgasbord of Miracles:
- Explore the complexity of immunotherapy as a treatment of solid tumors
- Identify toxicities which require immediate action
- Discuss how grade 3 and 4 toxicities affect prognosis
Dinner, Disputes and Diplomacy: A Recipe for Better Communication
- Recognize obstacles in interpersonal communication
- Identify how communication dynamics contribute to misunderstandings and disputes
- Explore skills to mitigate conflict escalation