6th Current Concepts in the Management of

Thyroid and Parathyroid NeoplasmsFebruary 27–March 1, 2015

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterRobert C. Hickey AuditoriumFloor 11, R. Lee Clark Clinic1515 Holcombe BoulevardHouston, Texas

6th Current Concepts in the Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid NeoplasmsFebruary 27-March 1, 2015MD Anderson Robert C. Hickey AuditoriumFloor 11, R. Lee Clark Clinic1515 Holcombe BoulevardHouston, Texas

EducationalObjectivesAfter attending the conference, participants should be able to• Perform biopsies of thyroid nodules

and analyze results to determine the optimal treatment plan (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

• Implement up-to-date methods of surgical management for thyroid cancer (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);

• Incorporate current methods of medical management properly, making use of new breakthroughs in the role of genetics in treatment decisions (Knowledge, Competence, Performance);

• Plan proper treatment for patients with advanced thyroid cancer to improve outcomes (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes);

• Integrate all members of the health care team into a unit that performs required duties and provides the best possible care to cancer patients (Knowledge, Competence, Performance, Patient Outcomes).

Educational Methods• Lectures• Panel Discussions• Questions and Answers• Hands-on Sessions• Skills-Based Training

EvaluationA course evaluation form will provide partici-pants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.

Accreditation/ Credit DesignationThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Certificates and Attendance Verification CertificatesCertificates awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM or certificates documenting attendance will be distributed to participants when an individual departs the conference. To obtain a CME certificate, physicians must submit a completed evaluation questionnaire and a CME Verification Form.

Upon request, a record of attendance (certificate) will be provided on-site to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

MD Anderson Co-Chairs Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MD Steven I. Sherman, MD Nancy D. Perrier, MD

MD Anderson Organizing Committee Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MD Camillo Jimenez Vasquez, MD Erich M. Sturgis, MD Constance C. Tierney, CMP

Concurrent Mid-Level Provider Organizing Committee Ashima Goyal, MMS, PA-C K. Ashley Martin, ANP, OCN, RN Charles Schreiner, IV, MS, RN, ACNP-BC Katherine Schwartz, PA-C

GOALThe goal of this conference is to provide healthcare professionals with insight into the most current thyroid and parathyroid cancer research, clinical trials, practice implications, and ultimately, the impact of therapy upon patients.

TARGET AUDIENCEThis conference will be beneficial to physicians, mid-level providers such as physicians’ assistants and nurse practitioners, and other health care providers in the fields of general surgery, head and neck surgery, otolaryngology, and endocrinology who are involved in the care of patients with thyroid cancer.

Friday, February 27, 2015 - Hickey AuditoriumSee next page for Friday’s concurrent mid-level breakout session

10:30–11:30 a.m. Registration

11:30a.m.–12:30 p.m. Welcome & Lunch (provided) Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MD

12:30–1:00 Cytology and Pathology of Thyroid Neoplasms Michelle D. Williams, MD

1:00–1:30 Advanced Thyroid Nodule Diagnostics J. Woody Sistrunk, MD

1:30–1:45 ATA Guidelines Update – The Thyroid Nodule David L. Steward, MD

1:45–3:00 Panel: Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules Moderator: Naifa L. Busaidy, MD Panel Members: Beth S. Edeiken-Monroe, MD Paul H. Graham, MD Neil D. Gross, MD J. Woody Sistrunk, MD Michelle D. Williams, MD Anita K. Ying, MD

3:00–3:15 Break

3:15–3:45 Thyroid Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Biopsy Beth S. Edeiken-Monroe, MD

3:45–6:00 Practicum - “Hands- On” Ultrasound Beth S. Edeiken-Monroe, MD J. Woody Sistrunk, MD David L. Steward, MD This “hands- on” ultrasound course will include thyroid and neck ultrasound

instruction among all participants utilizing each other as models. Work sta-tions mimicking ultrasound guided needle biopsy will also be employed.

Space is limited and is therefore available on a first come first serve basis.

6:00 Adjourn

6:00–8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

PROGRAM Concurrent Mid-Level Breakout Session (Friday) Pickens Tower, Room FCT3.5001

7:00–7:45 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

7:45–8:00 Welcome Charles Schreiner, IV, MS, RN, ACNP-BC

8:00–9:00 Medical Management of Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders K. Ashley Martin, ANP, OCN, RN

9:00–9:45 Surgical Management of Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders Charles Schreiner, IV, MS, RN, ACNP-BC

9:45–10:00 Break

10:00–10:30 Thyroid Cancer Survivors & Long-Term Treatment & Care Ashima Goyal, MMS, PA-C

10:30–11:30 Panel: Mid-Level Care of the Thyroid Cancer Patient Moderator: Charles Schreiner, IV, MS, RN, ACNP-BC Panel Members: Jennifer K. Alpard, PA-C Jennifer Fitts, MSN, BSN Ashima Goyal, MMS, PA-C Kari E. Hartman, PA 11:30a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)

12:30–3:30 Free time to attend sessions in Hickey

3:30–5:00 Laryngoscopy & Hands on Laryngoscopy Training Kate A. Hutcheson, PhD

5:00 Adjourn Saturday, February 28, 2015 Hickey Auditorium

7:00–7:25 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

7:25–7:30 Welcome Steven I. Sherman, MD

7:30–7:45 ATA Guidelines Update – Differentiated Thyroid Cancer David L. Steward, MD

7:45–9:00 Panel – Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Moderator: Steven I. Sherman, MD Panel Members: Nancy D. Perrier, MD J. Woody Sistrunk, MD David L. Steward, MD Steven G. Waguespack, MD Michelle D. Williams, MD Mark Zafero, MD

9:00–9:30 Surgery for DTC- Minimally Invasive to Advanced Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MD 9:30–9:45 Break 9:45–10:15 Imaging Modalities for Advanced Thyroid Cancer Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD 10:15–10:45 Thyroid Cancer Integrated Genomics: Therapy Implications Christopher B. Umbricht, MD, PhD 10:45–11:15 Role of External Beam Radiotherapy G. Brandon Gunn, MD 11:15–12:30 p.m. Panel: Local-Regional Advanced & Recurrent

Thyroid Cancer Moderator: Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MD Panel Members: Maria E. Cabanillas, MD G. Brandon Gunn, MD Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhD

David L. Steward, MD Erich M. Sturgis, MD Christopher B. Umbricht, MD, PhD 12:20–1:30 Lunch (provided) 1:30–2:00 Molecular Targeted Therapy Maria E. Cabanillas, MD 2:00–2:30 Perioperative Calcium Management Ramona Dadu, MD 2:30–3:15 Assessment & Decisions for Vocal Cord Paralysis Ann M. Gillenwater, MD Jan S. Lewin, PhD 3:15–3:30 Break 3:30–4:00 Sialoendoscopy for Radioiodine Complications Stephen Y. Lai, MD, PhD 4:00–4:30 Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Steven G. Waguespack, MD 4:30 Adjourn

Sunday, March 1, 2015 Hickey Auditorium 7:00–7:25 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

7:25–7:30 Welcome Nancy D. Perrier, MD

7:30–8:00 ATA Guidelines Update – Medullary Thyroid Cancer Jeffrey F. Moley, MD

8:00–8:30 Genetics & Screening for Medullary Thyroid Cancer Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MD

8:30–9:00 Systemic Therapy for Medullary Thyroid Cancer Mimi I-Nan Hu, MD

9:00–10:15 Panel: Evaluation and Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer Patients

Moderator: Jeffrey E. Lee, MD Panel Members: Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MD Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MD Mouhammed A. Habra, MD Mimi I-Nan Hu, MD Jeffrey F. Moley, MD

10:15–10:30 Break

10:30–11:00 Evaluation of Hyperparathyroidism Camilo Jimenez Vasquez, MD

11:00–Noon Surgical Management of Parathyroid Neoplasms Nancy D. Perrier, MD

Noon–1:00 p.m. Panel: Hypercalcemia and Parathyroid Neoplasia Moderator: Nancy D. Perrier, MD Panel Members: Paul H. Graham, MD Mouhammed A. Habra, MD Camilo Jimenez Vasquez, MD Jeffrey F. Moley, MD Mark Zafero, MD

1:00 Concluding Remarks Nancy D. Perrier, MD

1:15 Adjourn

Registration InformationOn-site registration will be open at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2015. The conference will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 27 and adjourn at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited. Please see registration form for applicable fees.

The deadline for advance registration is February 13, 2015.

There are three ways to register:• Mail to: CME/Conference Management – Unit 1781, The University of Texas

MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 301407, Houston, TX 77230-1407• Fax to: 713-794-1724• On-line at www.mdanderson.org/conferences

We accept the following forms of payment:• Check (payable through U.S. banks only)• Money Order• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)• Cash (on-site only)

If you register on-line, a receipt/confirmation letter will be automatically e-mailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form. If you register by fax or mail, a receipt/confirmation letter will be sent to you within ten working days of the receipt of your fee.

The full conference registration fee includes the tuition, CD, breaks, lunches, and welcome reception.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before February 13, 2015. No refunds will be granted after that date. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check.

The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary. Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or the contact numbers as given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, liability of the Department of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee. CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee. The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

For additional information, contact CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.

Naifa L. Busaidy, MDAssociate ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Maria E. Cabanillas, MDAssociate ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Gary L. Clayman, DMD, MDProfessor, Head & Neck Surgery

Ramona Dadu, MDAssistant ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Beth S. Edeiken-Monroe, MDProfessor, Diagnostic Radiology

Ann M. Gillenwater, MDProfessor, Head & Neck Surgery

Paul H. Graham, MDAssistant ProfessorSurgical Oncology

Neil D. Gross, MDAssociate ProfessorHead & Neck Surgery

Elizabeth G. Grubbs, MDAssistant ProfessorSurgical Oncology

Jeffrey F. Moley, MDProfessor, SurgeryChief, Cancer and Endocrine Surgery SectionAssociate Director Siteman Cancer CenterWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, Missouri

J. Woody Sistrunk, MDEndocrinologistJackson Thyroid & Endocrine ClinicJackson, Mississippi

David L. Steward, MDAssociate Professor of OtolaryngologyDirector, Parathyroid/Thyroid Surgery ProgramDivision of Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Cincinnati Medical CenterCincinnati, Ohio

Christopher B. Umbricht, MD, PhDAssociate ProfessorDepts. of Surgery, Oncology & PathologyThe Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, Maryland

G. Brandon Gunn, MDAssistant ProfessorRadiation Oncology

Mouhammed A. Habra, MDAssociate ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Mimi I-Nan Hu, MDAssociate ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Katherine Hutcheson, PhDAssistant ProfessorHead & Neck Surgery

Camilo Jimenez Vasquez, MDAssociate ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Stephen Y. Lai, MD, PhDAssociate ProfessorHead & Neck Surgery

Jeffrey E. Lee, MDChair & ProfessorSurgical Oncology

Jan S. Lewin, PhDProfessor, Head & Neck Surgery

MD Anderson Faculty

Guest Faculty

Nancy D. Perrier, MDProfessor, Surgical Oncology

Eric M. Rohren, MD, PhDProfessor, Nuclear Medicine

Steven I. Sherman, MDChair & ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Erich M. Sturgis, MDProfessor, Head & Neck Surgery and Epidemiology

Steven G. Waguespack, MDProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Michelle D. Williams, MDAssociate ProfessorPathology

Anita K. Ying, MDAssistant ProfessorEndocrine Neoplasia

Mark Zafero, MDAssistant ProfessorHead & Neck Surgery

Jennifer K. Alpard, PA-CPhysician Assistant, Head & Neck Surgery

Jennifer Fitts, MSN, BSNAdvanced Practitioner Registered NurseEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Ashima Goyal, MMS, PA-CPhysician Assistant, Endocrine Neoplasia & HD

Kari E. Hartman, PAPhysician Assistant, Endocrine Neoplasia & HD

Kate A. Hutcheson, PhDAssistant Professor, Head & Neck Surgery

K. Ashley Martin, ANP, OCN, RNAdvanced Practitioner Registered NurseEndocrine Neoplasia & HD

Charles Schreiner, IV, MS, RN, ACNP-BCAcute Care Nurse Practitioner, Head & Neck Surgery

Katherine Schwartz, PAPhysician Assistant, Surgical Oncology

MD Anderson Mid-Level Providers Faculty

Special AssistanceContact the Department of CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.

Accommodations• A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Houston

Marriott Texas Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street. Houston, Texas, 77030.• Early hotel reservation is suggested. • The hotel phone number is 713-796-0080. • When you make reservations be sure to mention the MD Anderson 6th Current

Concepts in the Management of Thyroid & Parathyroid Neoplasms Conference to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $159.00 single or double occupancy. Please add 17% Texas state and local taxes. Reservations and deposits received after February 5, 2015 will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates.

Ground Transportation• Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and

William P. Hobby (HOU).• Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost of $50-60 to or from George

Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental

Airport and the Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center for $27 one-way and $54 round- trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at 800-258-3826, or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.

• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and the Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip. For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at 800-258-3826, or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.

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