2022 Neuroendocrine Tumor Symposium

Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is hosting its 2022 Neuroendocrine Tumor Symposium virtually for patients, families and caregivers to connect with other survivors and families.

At this virtual event, you will meet top neuroendocrine tumor experts from our compassionate, multidisciplinary team. You will learn about treatment options for neuroendocrine tumors and related diseases, the latest information on clinical trials, and advances in research. We will also have a question and answer session with our panel of physicians to answer your questions.

You will also hear from local organizations in Ohio about the resources and support services available for patients and caregivers, including the Ohio Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ONETS).

Featured Speakers and Topics

Introduction

Amr Mohamed, MD
Director, Neuroendocrine Tumors Program, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Histological classification of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (Pathology)

Sylvia Asa, MD, PhD
Pathology – Anatomic, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Clinical Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Endoscopic investigations for NETs: (Gastroenterology)

Amy Hosmer, MD
Gastroenterology, UH Digestive Health Institute

Imaging for Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (Anatomical & Functional)

Arash Kardan, MD
Radiology – Nuclear Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Sree Tirumani, MD
Radiology – Abdominal Imaging & Diagnostic Radiology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Surgery for Localized GEP-NETs

Richard Hoehn, MD
Surgical Oncology, UH Cleveland Medical Center

Surgery for Advanced/Metastatic GEP-NETs (Role of Cytoreduction)

Lee Ocuin, MD
Surgical Oncology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Liver Directed Therapies

Jon Davidson, MD
Division Chief, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Medical Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease

Michael Zacharias, DO
Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute and Cleveland VA Medical Center
Director, Inpatient Cardiovascular Services, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Surgical Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease (Who and When to consider?)

Yasir Abu-Omar, MD
Director, Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Cardiac Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Clinical Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Hormonal Control in Functional Neuroendocrine Tumors (Endocrinology)

Baha Arafah, MD
Division Chief, Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Program Director, Endocrinology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Medical Management and Promising Therapies for Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

Amr Mohamed, MD
Director, Neuroendocrine Tumors Program, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Genetic Counseling for Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors

Joanna Horn, LGC
Genetic Counselor, UH Cleveland Medical Center

Nutrition aspects for Neuroendocrine Tumors

Amy LeJeune MS, RDN, CSO, LDN
Clinical Dietician Advanced Practice, UH Seidman Cancer Center

Ohio Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ONETS)

Ken Ertel
Patient Advocate, Ohio Neuroendocrine Tumor Society

Question & Answer Panel

Neuroendocrine Tumor Program Team, UH Seidman Cancer Center

Closing Remarks

Theodoros Teknos, MD
President and Scientific Director, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Deputy Director, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Where

This is a virtual event. You are welcome to attend without displaying video.

Registration

Join us to learn about the latest developments in neuroendocrine tumors and build your support network.