Dr. Randy Sweis, Medical Oncologist, University of Chicago presented “What is the latest for immunotherapy for solid tumors?” at the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 15, 2021.
Dr. Roshni Roy Chowdhury, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Section of Genetic Medicine), University of Chicago presented “Immunity and Appendix Disease” at the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 15, 2021.
Dr. Edward Levine, Chief of Surgical Oncology, Wake Forest presented “BroMac Trial: US perspective” at the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 15, 2021.
Dr. Carla Harmath, Associate Professor of Radiology at University of Chicago presented “MRI, CT or PET scan? Best imaging modality for appendix cancer” at the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 15, 2021.
Nutrition and QOL Roundtable: Moderated by Deborah Shelton, ACPMP Research Foundation – Executive Director and included Dr. Edwin McDonald, University of Chicago – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition and Jeffrey Whitridge, University of Chicago – Clinical dietitian in the Regional Therapies surgical oncology section.
Open Forum – Ask the Experts: was moderated by Dr. Lambert & Deborah Shelton. The Experts included Drs. Levine, Turaga, Lambert, Dr. He & Eng (U. Chicago). Dr. Katie Duckworth, Wake Forest University – Assistant Professor and Interim Director, Psychosocial Oncology Program. Monica Moorefield, Wake Forest University – Inpatient registered dietitian.
University of Utah Huntsman Regional Session 2021 was held after the General Session of the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium 2021 on October 15, 2021 virtually via Zoom. The session included Welcome and Introductions: Deborah Shelton, Executive Director, ACPMP Research Foundation; Dr. Lambert, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Peritoneal Malignancy Program; Patient & Caregiver Presentation: Mark Griffin and Tricia Quinn; Q&A Panel: Ignacio Garrido (Med Onc), Kajsa Affolter (Pathology), John Cooper (Chaplaincy), Junko Fowles (Financial Counseling)
University of Chicago Cancer Center Regional Session 2021 was held after the General Session of the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium 2021 on October 15, 2021 virtually via Zoom and was hosted by Dr. Turaga, Associate Professor of Surgery, and Director of the Regional Therapeutics Program; Dr. Eng, Surgical Oncologist; Emily Fenton, Physician Assistant; Jen Belanksi, Nurse Associate; Julie Rittenhouse (Patient Story); Jeffrey Whitridge, clinical dietitian (Preparations That You Didn’t Know You Have to Do); Sarah Macaraeg, Physical Therapist; Sandy Clark, Patient Care Coordinator (Advance Care Directives). Open Q&A.
The Wake Forest Regional Session was held after the General Session of the Appendix Cancer Survivorship Symposium on October 15, 2021 virtually via Zoom. The Session included Welcome and Introductions: Karolyn Lewandowski, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel – ACPMP Research Foundation. Introduction: HIPEC program: Cheryl Sizer, PA-C – Wake Forest. Nutrition for AC/HIPEC patients: Monica Moorefield, RD, LDN. Patient Experience: Melvin Evans – Wake Forest patient. Navigation – GI navigator intro, barriers to care, financial issues, resources: Rebecca Harmon, RN, BSN, Oncology Nurse Navigator. Health Maintenance & COVID impact to AC/HIPEC patients: Stephanie A. Thornton, FNP-C, MSN.
In conjunction with Rare Disease Day, February 28th, 2021, ACPMP is excited to introduce Dr. Kostas Votanopoulos, leader of the WFORCE program and ACPMP Medical Advisory Board member, sharing updates about exciting research!
ACPMP is proud to be partnering with researchers and physicians to be making great strides with exciting developments that will hopefully one day lead to that cure. Learn more at acpmp.org/rare-disease-day-2021
Andreana N. Holowatyj, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center presented “Appendix Cancer in Young Adults: A Distinct Disease Burden” via Zoom on February 17, 2021.
The objectives of this webinar were to: (1) summarize current literature on the distinct burden of appendix cancer among young patients; (2) understand the context of health disparities within the early-onset appendix cancer population; and (3) broaden knowledge in early-onset appendix cancer and ongoing research.
Dr. Raoof with City of Hope Cancer Center presented an educational webinar on December 16, 2020, “Regional Therapy for Appendiceal Carcinomatosis: Past, Present, and Future”. This webinar included information about the different types of appendiceal tumors, molecular profiles, therapeutic approaches, and information regarding the first U.S. clinical trial for a new investigational therapy – PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Chemotherapy) – for which Dr. Raoof is a co-investigator and that is currently ongoing. The event featured a live Q&A and was hosted by The ACPMP Research Foundation.
(833) 227-6773 
info@acpmp.org 
751 Sproul Road #1057, Springfield, PA 19064