Hereditary Cancer Syndromes Symposium
One-day educational symposium
About this Event
Program Description
This symposium will provide participants with an up-to-date, multidisciplinary review of the evolving landscape of hereditary cancer risk assessment and management. Through expert presentations and evidence-based discussions, attendees will gain practical guidance on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, hereditary colorectal and pancreatic cancer syndromes, immunoprevention, targeted cancer interception strategies, and the psychosocial aspects of hereditary cancer care. The program is designed to enhance clinicians' knowledge, clinical competence, and confidence in identifying high-risk individuals, applying current clinical guidelines, integrating genetic information into personalized treatment and prevention strategies, and improving outcomes through coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Accreditation Information:
Sponsorship Statement - This activity is sponsored by The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. and PanOncology Research Foundation.
Accreditation Statement - This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and the PanOncology Research Foundation. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC26-JLDM.
MDs Credit Designation - The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designates this education activity for a maximum of 6 Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
RNs Credit Designation- The Ponce School of Medicine submitted to the Nursing Board (ORCPS) for accreditation of this educational activity for a maximum of 6AMA Category 1 Credits™ subject to approval.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
CME Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1. Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndromes and Overlapping Germ
Host: Session Chair: Dr. Pedro Escobar
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Understanding Germline Genetics and Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Host: Dr. Julie Dutil
🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:10 AM
Screening, Surveillance, and Risk-Reducing Surgery in Hereditary Ovarian CA
Host: Dr. Fiorella Reyes
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Clinical Decision-Making for Family Building & Fertility Preservation
Host: Dr. Jaime Roura Monllor
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Prophylactic Mastectomies in Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Why, Who & When?
Host: Dr. Joel Toro
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Q&A
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break / Exhibit Hall
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Session 2. Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes and Lynch Syndrome
Host: Dr. Luis Delgado
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Surveillance Strategies in Lynch Syndrome and Other Hereditary Colon Cancer
Host: Dr. Juan Marques Lespier
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Risk-Reducing Surgery in Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
Host: Dr. Marla Torres
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Blood-Based Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests in Cancer Surveillance
Host: Dr. José Lozada
Info: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Use
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Morning Panel. Fertility, Psychosocial Health, and Lifestyle Prevention
Host: Moderator: Dr. Noridza Rivera
Info: Panelists: Dr. Jaime Roura Monllor, Dr. Lori Sandoval, Dr. Sachelly Julián, Dr. Julie Dutil
Topics:
1- Fertility Preservation and Preimplantation Genetic Testing in Hereditary Cancer Care
2-Psychological Burden of Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Fear, Guilt, Distress, and Family Communication
3- Lifestyle Prevention and Survivorship: Nutrition, Exercise and Anti-Inflammatory Strategies
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch and Poster Session
Host: Moderator: Luzeida Vargas
Info: Poster Forum: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, Multidisciplinary Case Reports, and Program Development in Puerto Rico
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
The Role of Immunotherapy and Immunoprevention in Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Host: Dr. Miguel Colón Donate
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Session 3. Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer and Targeted Interception Strategies
Host: Session Chair: Dr. Rafael Pérez Casellas
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:05 PM
Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer Syndromes
Host: Dr. Priscilla Magno
Info: Risk Assessment, Surveillance, and Multiorgan Implications
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:25 PM
Surgical Approaches for Pancreas Cancer: Robotics, Histotripsy & Beyond
Host: Dr. Juan Del Rio
🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:45 PM
Targeted Interception Strategies in Hereditary Cancer
Host: Dr. Karina Arocho
Info: KRAS Inhibitors, Immunotherapies, and Prevention Trials for Carriers and Survivors
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board: Interactive Case-Based Discussion
Host: Moderators: Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa & Dr. Pedro Escobar
Info: Panelists: Dr. Rosa Alers, Dr. Rafael Vicens, Dr. Josselyn Molina, Dr. Jaime Roura
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00
