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CSC’S GU Cancer Physician Dinner Symposium

Join The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) for a special evening dedicated to advancing care and collaboration in the field of gastrointestinal and urologic cancer. The CSC provides free emotional support, education, and wellness programs to all people impacted by cancer. Our vision is to ensure that no one faces cancer alone. 

 

This symposium brings together top clinicians and researchers to share the latest knowledge and treatment strategies, with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes through multi-institutional dialogue and education.

 

AGENDA 

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Networking Hour

6:30 – 8:30 PM: Presentations, Live Q&A, & Dinner

EVENT INFORMATION

DATE: Thursday, March 12th, 2026

 

TIME: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

LOCATION: Venue by 4M

 

COST: FREE

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Ulka Vaishampayan, MD, FASCO
Beverly Mitchell Research Professor of Oncology

Co-Leader of Translational Clinical Research Program

University of Michigan/Rogel Cancer Center
Topic: Recent Advances in Kidney and Bladder Cancer

Alice Semerjian, MD
Clinical Associate Professor

Urology

University of Michigan/Rogel Cancer Center
Topic: Management and Shared Decision Making in Localized Renal Masses

Shawna Kraft, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Ambulatory Oncology for GU Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma

Clinical Associate Professor

University of Michigan/Rogel Cancer Center

Topic: Clinical Management Side Effects of Kidney and Bladder Cancer Treatment

James Purtell, MD

Hematology and Oncology

Trinity Health

         Topic: Social Determinants of Health and Genetics in Prostate Cancer

 

 

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