Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico to Hold Its Annual Conference Virtually on November 6
— The Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico (PCSANM) will host its tenth annual conference highlighting recent and potentially game-changing approaches in the treatment of prostate cancer. The free virtual conference will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (MT) For more information and to register, visit www.pcsanm.org.
“This is PCSANM’s 30th year of operation, and the 2021 conference will provide timely and diverse presentations,” said Lou Reimer, PCSANM Board Member. “Because this is a virtual event, anyone in the state seeking more information about prostate cancer treatment options can easily attend.”
“Despite widespread screening and major treatment advances, when prostate cancer has spread throughout the body, it remains the second most common cause of cancer death for men in the Western world,” Reimer added.
To address the needs and concerns of anyone coping with prostate cancer or wanting to learn more, the conference will feature the following topics presented by leading experts:
Thomas Schroeder, MD
Genetic Testing -- Thomas Schroeder, MD, University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
Panel Discussion about roles different specialties play in diagnosis and treatment -- Michael Davis, MD, University of New Mexico Hospital; Heyoung McBride, MD, Lovelace Cancer Center; Jose Avitia, MD, New Mexico Cancer Center
Michael Davis, MD
Heyoung McBride, MD
Jose Avitia, MD
Advanced and Recurrent Prostate Cancer -- Neda Hashemi, MD, University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
Immunotherapy -- Mark Scholz, MD, Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Radiopharmaceuticals and Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) -- Gregg Franklin, MD, New Mexico Cancer Center
Neda Hashemi, MD
Mark Scholz, MD
Greg Franklin, MD
PCSANM’s office, located at 2533 Virginia St. NE, Suite C in Albuquerque, is open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and by appointment by calling 505-254-7784 or 800-278-7678.