Atrium Health Levine Cancer
As one of the leading and most innovative cancer programs in the country, Atrium Health Levine Cancer operates within a unique model of care that provides diverse communities access to world-class care across the Carolinas. This academic hybrid model combines two important bodies of work – academics and oncology research – with compassionate, community-based cancer care. In the Greater Charlotte region, Levine Cancer has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of the top 50 cancer centers in the country.
This symposium is an opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn about melanoma from medical professionals and fellow patients, caregivers, and survivors. This event is FREE and open to all and will be presented virtually.
Date: Saturday – November 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM (ET) | 9:00 AM (CT) | 8:00 AM (MT) | 7:00 AM (PT)
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Presenters & Topics
10:00 – 10:05 AM (ET)
Welcome
Asim Amin, MD, PhD
Medical Oncologist,
Co-Director of Immunotherapy,
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
10:05 – 10:25 AM (ET)
New Diagnosis of Melanoma – The Patient Perspective
Asim Amin, MD
Medical Oncologist,
Co-Director of Immunotherapy,
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
10:25 – 10:45 AM (ET)
Toxicities Associated with Melanoma Therapies and Treatment
Jennifer Atlas, MD
Medical Oncologist,
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
10:45 – 11:05 AM (ET)
Surgical Management of Melanoma in 2023
Malcolm Squires, MD
Surgical Oncologist,
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
11:05 – 11:25 AM (ET)
Financial Toxicity: The Cost of Cancer Treatment in Patients with Melanoma
Jessica Davis, PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator, Adult Hematology/Oncology,
Atrium Health Levine Cancer
11:25 – 11:30 AM (ET)
Patient Resources
Ann Garst Taylor
Director Community Engagement,
AIM at Melanoma
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)
Q&A