Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities

May 21, 2026 | Hartford Marriott Downtown

Hartford, CT

8:00 AM-2:00 PM ET

Express the potential benefits of proton therapy, including the cancer sites, patient populations,

and specific scenarios where its use is beneficial. Explain the use of cell free DNA liquid biopsy as a

means for monitoring effectiveness of treatment and total amount of treatment needed. Describe the potential for large language models to assess complex data sets and help support the delivery of personalized cancer care for patients. Discuss the role of the gut microbiome in influencing tolerability and effectiveness of

cancer therapy. Expound on new innovations in liver directed

cancer therapy such as histotripsy, including the role of the multidisciplinary team.

CME credit available. All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 4.5 hours.

Virtual attendance via zoom is available but in-person attendance encouraged.

In person attendance fee: Physicians $50

APRNs, RNs, Residents, Others: $20

Virtual Attendance fee:

All participants $40

Intended audience:

Physicians, APRNs, RNs, Residents, Student, Others.

June 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026 | Virtual Learning

The American Cancer Society Long-Term Survivorship ECHO program is a virtual educational series focused on improving the quality of survivorship care for individuals living with and beyond cancer. Using the Project ECHO model, the program connects multidisciplinary experts with healthcare professionals and community providers to share best practices, discuss real-world cases, and strengthen survivorship care delivery across diverse settings. 

This series addresses the growing need for comprehensive long-term survivorship support, including management of late and long-term treatment effects, psychosocial well-being, lifestyle and wellness strategies, care coordination, and patient-centered communication. Participants will gain practical tools and evidence-based approaches to better support survivors throughout every stage of survivorship care. 

The program reflects a collaborative commitment to advancing survivorship education and expanding access to high-quality cancer care through interdisciplinary learning and community engagement. 

June 17, 2026 | Webinar

1:00 PM ET

Hosted by the National Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Survivorship through the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), this special webinar recognizes National Cancer Survivors Month by highlighting the voices and experiences of cancer survivors and caregivers.

From Lived Experience to Lasting Impact: Survivors Driving Survivorship Research will take place on June 17 at 1:00 PM ET and feature a moderated panel discussion focused on the critical role advocacy and lived experience play in advancing cancer survivorship research and care.

Panelists will share personal insights from their cancer journeys, discuss challenges and opportunities within survivorship, and explore how survivor engagement informs research priorities, healthcare delivery, and supportive care initiatives. The webinar is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, survivors, caregivers, and community partners interested in strengthening survivor-centered approaches to cancer care and research.

This virtual event offers an opportunity to learn directly from survivors and caregivers whose experiences continue to shape the future of survivorship research and advocacy.

June 23 + 24, 2026 | Webinar

This two-part virtual educational webinar series is hosted by Yale New Haven Health in collaboration with the Connecticut Cancer Partnership and the American Cancer Society. The sessions replicate and build upon the content presented during our March in-person event, offering updated perspectives and practical applications for both clinical and navigation audiences. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be available for live participation only.

This session focuses on improving lung cancer screening practices in clinical settings. Presentations include:

• Alex Potter – Assessing Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility 
• Michael Gieske – Primary Care CT Lung Screening Network to Improve Screening Uptake 
• Ilana Richman – Evidence-Based Practices for Engaging Patients in Lung Cancer Screening 

This session will feature a presentation and interactive discussion focused on strengthening patient navigation roles in lung cancer screening and care coordination. Speakers include:

• Alessandra Cornelio 
• Stephanie Miller 
• Hannah Robertson 

Together, these sessions aim to enhance knowledge, improve screening uptake, and support effective patient-centered navigation across lung cancer care pathways.