C- BEYOND: YAC Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

This year's symposium will focus on young adults affected by CRC and GU cancers, while also addressing survivorship and supportive care.
About this Event

This year's symposium will focus on the unique needs of young adults (ages 20–50) affected by colorectal and genitourinary cancers, while also addressing critical aspects of survivorship and supportive care. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Young Adult Cancers (YAC) Program is among the first programs in the nation dedicated to supporting all young adults with cancer, regardless of diagnosis, providing comprehensive clinical care, research opportunities, education, and advocacy.

The 2nd Annual Vanderbilt-Ingram Young Adult Cancer Symposium, C-Beyond: Thriving Through Young Adult Cancer, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Listening Room Café in Nashville, Tennessee is a one-day multidisciplinary event dedicated to empowering young adults affected by cancer and transforming their journey.

Whether you are a healthcare provider, patient, caregiver, or advocate, join this inspiring event to contribute to a brighter future for young adults facing cancer.

Agenda

🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
Host: MAN UP TO CANCER
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
GENITOURINARY (GU) CANCER
Host: GABRIELA MONTENEGRO, MD
🕑: 09:20 AM - 10:10 AM
SEXUAL HEALTH
Host: MARY V. BAKER, MD, MBA & NIELS V. JOHNSEN, MD, MPH
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
BREAK
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
PATIENT PANEL DISCUSSION
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
PSYCH-ONCOLOGY
Host: RAFAEL J. TAMARGO, MD, MBA
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PM
COLON CANCER
Host: YIN CAO, SCD, MPH
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:35 PM
FINANCIAL TOXICITY
Host: FUMIKO CHINO, MD
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
CLOSING REMARKS