The 2021 Midwest Lung Cancer Summit for survivors and caregivers is a one-day event offering classes, support, meals, massages, and networking opportunities for people living with lung cancer. The event focuses on offering resources that have the power to improve quality of life and healthcare outcomes. Scholarships are available to offset the registration fee.
View 2021 SPONSOR CHART HERE. Sponsorship form available HERE.
*2021 SUMMIT COVID-19 PLAN HERE. Face masks and face shields will be provided at registration.
PATIENT ZEN ROOM: NEW THIS YEAR! Plan on visiting this room that is designated for quiet time, chair massages, essential oils, and resting as needed throughout the day.
2021 Midwest Lung Cancer Summit Itinerary:
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast in Lobby |
| 8:15 – 8:30 am | Large Group Photo & Survivor Photos by Mutations |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Welcome | Patient Story |
| 9:00 – 9:50 am | Morning Keynote | Clinical Trials and Science that is Changing the Face of Lung Cancer |
| 10:00 – 10:50 am | Breakout Session 1: |
| Lung Cancer 101: Becoming a Well-Informed Patient | |
| Shirley Kern, APRN, CNS, AOCN, North Memorial Oncology Clinical Nurse | |
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| Understanding Mutations, Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine | |
| Manish Patel, DO, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, University of Minnesota Medical School; | |
| Naomi Fujioka, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, University of Minnesota Medical School | |
| 11:00 – 11:50 am | Breakout Session 2: |
| Understanding Mutations, Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine | |
| Manish Patel, DO, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Fellowship Program Director, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, University of Minnesota Medical School; | |
| Naomi Fujioka, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Transplantation, University of Minnesota Medical School | |
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| Communicating with Loved Ones; How to Get the Help you Need | |
| Debora Laxson, Vice Chair, MN Palliative Care Advisory Council, Author | |
| OR | |
| Legal Headaches: Be Your Own Best Advocate | |
| Presenter TBD | |
| 11:50 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch & Afternoon Keynote | Falling into Fear and Dropping into Despair: Navigating the Emotional Pain of a Lung Cancer Diagnosis |
| Stacey Allen, MA, LMFT, CCLS, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Psycho-Oncology, Psycho-Medical Consultant, Child Life Specialist | |
| 1:00 – 1:50 pm | Breakout Session 3: |
| Pitfalls and Pleasures of Partnering Around Lung Cancer for Patients and Caregivers | |
| Stacey Allen, MA, LMFT, CCLS, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Psycho-Oncology, Psycho-Medical Consultant, Child Life Specialist | |
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| Benefits of Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patients and their Caregivers | |
| Victor Sandler, MD, HealthPartners | |
| 2:00 – 2:50 pm | Breakout Session 4: |
| Using Your Voice to Create Legislative Change: Tell Your Story to Make a Difference | |
| Emily Myatt, Minnesota Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network | |
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| COVID-19 and Lung Cancer | |
| Paul Thurmes, MD, Minnesota Oncology | |
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| Serious Illness Communications and Self Care | |
| Susan O’Conner-Von, Professor of Nursing, University of Minnesota; | |
| Jessica Hausauer, PhD, Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care | |
| 3:00 – 3:50 pm | General Session | Ask the Experts | Questions and Answers |
| Manish Patel, DO, University of Minnesota Medical School; Paul Thurmes, MD, Minnesota Oncology; Julie Swedberg, Survivor; other experts TBD | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Networking Hour | Appetizers |
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ABOUT THIS EVENT: In 2018, A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation hosted the inaugural Midwest Lung Cancer Summit for patients and caregivers living with lung cancer. The steering committee (composed mostly of survivors) identified three goals that were important to the success of this event:
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- Provide opportunities for people living with lung cancer to meet others on the journey in order to expand their support network.
- Previous session topics include: Clinical Trials and Emerging Treatments, Cancer 101, Thoracic Surgery – noninvasive options, Mutations & Biomarkers, Insurance, Legal Issues, Caregiver Self-Care, Survivorship, Palliative Care, Journaling, Nutrition, Exercise, and overcoming anxiety and fear.
