On the Horizon of Oncology Care: Updates and Current Treatment in 2025

On The Horizon of Oncology Care: Updates and Current Treatment in 2025

November 6 & 7, 2025

Kelley Conference Room

Education and Research Center

UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa 

Conference Brochure and Agenda

Intended Audience

Healthcare professionals who care for patients who have cancer.

Purpose

To enable the learner to apply the latest advances in the care of patients who have cancer, including medical, surgical and symptom management.

Conference Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this conference, the participant should be able to:

Day 1:

• Recognize adverse events of bispecific therapies, specifically, Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)
• Discuss management options for recurrent brain metastases
• Discuss the benefit of early intervention of therapy services for oncology patients
• Review epidemiology, risk factors, presentation, diagnostic work up and risk stratification of the most common pediatric leukemias
• Summarize how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently driving measurable improvements in oncology

Day 2:

• Discuss how distress presents in both the mind and body
• Describe the current comprehensive trainings (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aligned) available to Patient Navigators and discuss ideas for future trainings to improve health outcomes
• Recognize sepsis is a common and serious complication in cancer patients
• Discuss resources to address financial toxicity including disability, access to income and health insurance, and options for paying for treatment
• Summarize cancer survivorship for a breast cancer survivor

Continuing Education Credit

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, awards 10.5 contact hour(s) (5.5 contact hours – Day 1; 5 contact hours – Day 2) for full attendance, as this program aligns with the Iowa Nursing Board 655, Chapter 5 with appropriate subject matter.

Registration

Deadline to register is Sunday, November 2, 2025. Registration will close after this date. 

Registration Fees

Accepted credit cards for payment: Visa, Mastercard & Discover

Employees of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and UnityPoint Health affiliates:

• $25 - 1 Day
• $45 - 2 Days

Employees of non-affiliates:

• $40 - 1 Day
• $60 - 2 Days

Cancellation:

Refunds will be given with written notice received by Friday, October 31, 2025.

Conference Site/Parking

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Education and Research Center

Kelley Conference Room

1415 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

From I-235

• Take the Keo Way exit from I-235. Go south on Keo Way.
• Turn right onto 12th Street
• Go straight at the stop sign.
• Follow the road as it curves around the Iowa Methodist campus.
• Turn left and park in the parking ramp on the west side of the campus (parking is free).
• Take the south elevators to Level 1. Proceed straight down the corridor to the Kelley Conference Room.

More Information

Please contact Gina Mandernach at (515) 241-8505 or gina.mandernach@unitypoint.org if you have questions.