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Home Mid-South Cancer Symposium

18th Annual Mid-South Cancer Symposium

Synergy in Oncology: Innovating Lung, Hematologic, and Breast Cancer Care

November 14-15, 2025

Location

Hilton Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120

Objectives

  1. Compare disparities and treatment options for myeloma and amyloid patients.
  2. Assess symptoms and treatment strategies for early diagnosis of cancer.
  3. Identify the needs and methods of genetic testing for the cancer patient.
  4. Demonstrate the benefits of a multi-disciplinary program in lung cancer for patient care.
  5. Recognize the need for AI technology in detecting cancer.
  6. Discuss innovations and updates of breast imaging and radiation in the breast cancer patient.

Agenda

Friday, November 14th, 2025

Time Topic Speaker
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. Registration and lunch
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Welcome, day one overview and announcements Dr. Phil Lammers
Hematology
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Novel treatments for Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Dr. Brion Randolph
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Updates in management of Myelodysplastic Syndrome Dr. Swapna Thota
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Multi-Cancer Early Detection assays for cancer detection Dr. Garnet Anderson
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. The evolving landscape of germline genetic testing Dacia Lipkea, CGC
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Reception

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

Time Topic Speaker
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Registration and breakfast
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome, day two overview and announcements Dr. Phil Lammers
Lung
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Multi-disciplinary program care in lung cancer Dr. Osa Ogibeide
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Emerging AI technology for lung cancer detection Dr. Lecia Sequist
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Panel discussion lung cancer Lung Session Speakers
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
Breast
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Innovations in breast imaging Dr. Lynn Gayden
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Updates in radiation treatments for breast cancer Dr. Michael Tomblyn
12:30 p.m. Final remarks and adjourn Dr. Phil Lammers

Accreditation & Credit Statements

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

BMHCC designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Baptist Memorial Health Care is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain 7.50 contact hours, you must attend the entire educational activity. The learner must complete a pre-activity assessment on the day of the activity and post activity assessment by 5:00p.m., November 18, 2025.

Disclosure Statements

It is the policy of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC) to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities; to require disclosure of all financial relationships with ineligible companies from individuals in control of educational content; to identify and mitigate relevant financial relationships; and to disclose relevant relationships, or lack thereof, to the audience prior to the CE activity. Presenters are required to disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations.

CME Charge

There is no charge to attend this educational activity. Physician participants can claim CME credits for a flat fee of $70. Payment is to be made upon registration.


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