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.

ARC, please contact Bessie Duplissea @ Bessie.duplissea@nshealth.ca

CANO – 2026 meeting deferred

CAGPO Agenda below

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 11, 2026: 1200-1700, and Friday morning, June 12, 2026: 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

CAGPOLogo

CAGPO Affiliated Meeting–ACOG Symposium 

Friday, June 12, 2026 

To Register, email lori.hayward@nlhealthservices.ca

AGENDA 

 

8:00-8:10 Introduction and Welcome 

 

8:10-8:45 Approach to First Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

8:45-9:00 Discussion 

 Dr. Dawn Armstrong, Medical Oncologist 

 Cancer Care Program, NL Health Services 

 

9:00-9:35 The Long Tail of Cancer Treatment: Managing Chronic Toxicities in Practice 

9:35-9:50 Discussion 

 Ms. Chelsea Normore, Pharmacist 

 Cancer Care Program, NL Health Services 

 

9:50-10:00 Nutrition and Discussion 

10:00-10:35 “Moving” Through Cancer: Helping Cancer Patients Incorporate Exercise into Their Lives

10:35-10:50 Discussion 

Ms. Paula Newhook, Social Worker

Cancer Care Program, NL Health Services

 

10:50-11:00   Wrap Up and Evaluation 

OBJECTIVES 

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 

Approach of Frist Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: 

  • Identify the most important molecular biomarkers and how they affect first line treatment options 
  • Summarize the current evidence-based treatment algorithms and apply them to your patient population  
  • Execute management of treatment side effects
  • Detect barriers to treatment for patients and how to overcome them

 

The Long Tail of Cancer Treatment: Managing Chronic Toxicities in Practice: 

  • Identify mechanisms and risk factors underlying common chronic treatment-related toxicities in oncology
  • Apply management strategies for common chronic toxicities encountered in oncology practice
  • Examine different models of care to optimize monitoring and management of chronic toxicities
  • Apply clinical resources to guide safe management of drug interactions in oncology patients

 

“Moving” Through Cancer: Helping Cancer Patients Incorporate Exercise into Their Lives 

  • Examine the benefits of exercise for patients during and after cancer treatment
  • Identify common treatment related side effects that can be improved with exercise 
  • Apply evidence-based exercise recommendations for cancer patients
  • Devise ways to incorporate exercise into treatment plans for cancer patients