2016 Prostate Cancer Conference Highlights
The 2016 Prostate Cancer Conference is the largest educational gathering of patients and caregivers. The goal is to provide an all-encompassing educational experience. The formula is simple: Invite the best doctors to present the latest information to patients and caregivers who are hungry for knowl- edge about the disease and how to minimize the side effects of the treatments. Through Q+A, we ensure that the information the doctors present is relevant, unbiased, applicable, and accessible to those without medical degrees. But, this large volume of medical information can become overwhelming, so we make every effort to present it within an entertaining, collaborative, and supportive environment. The keynote presentations are followed by Q+A with Conference Moderator, Mark Moyad, MD, and after that, by a smaller Q+A session where patient questions are answered directly by the speaker. Also, throughout the weekend, support groups and breakout sessions with leading physicians, allow for a more personalized learning experience for each attendee. This year we added new sessions that focused on the needs of the caregiver, with art therapy classes, a yoga session, and multiple intimacy breakout sessions. Overall it was a one-of-a-kind event with many memorable moments.
