Featuring Top Doctors and Experts in the Field of Oncology. This is a free event and is presented by Wellness House.
Saturday, March 21 | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
In-Person at Wellness House
You are invited to join top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area to learn about collorectal cancers latest updates and treatment. This series is presented to anyone affected by cancer and provided at no cost. Hot Topics in Colorectal cancer is free to attend; registration is required.
Agenda
8:30am – 9:00am
Registration, Breakfast & Tabling Engagement
8:30am – 2:30pm
Hot Topics in Colorectal Cancers 2026
Join top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area to learn about the latest updates in the research, treatment and side effect management for colorectal cancers.
9:00 – 9:45am
Stress Management Skills for Patients & Caregivers Navigating Colorectal Cancer, Angela Bursua, MSEd
This session gives you practical, science-backed tools to help calm your nervous system when you need it most.
You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your brain and body during stressful moments, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
10:00 – 10:30am
Updates in Medical Oncology, Wei Zhao, MD – UChicago
Join us for updates on the latest advancements in medical therapy and research for colorectal cancer.
10:30 – 11:00am
Updates in Surgical Oncology, Fadi Dahdaleh, MD, FACS – Endeavor Health
Join us for updates on the latest advancements in surgical procedures and research for colorectal cancer.
11:00 – 11:30am
Updates in Radiation Oncology, Alec Harris, MD, Radiation Oncology Consultants
Join us for updates on the latest advancements in radiation therapy and research for colorectal cancer.
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch & Tabling Engagement
12:15-1:00pm
Pelvic Floor Health and Colorectal Cancer, Amanda Jirka PT, DPT, OCS Physical Therapist & Jenna Beardsley MSOT, OTR/L Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist – PT Solutions
Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on new insights in pelvic floor health for colorectal cancer.
1:00 – 2:30pm
Team-Based Care in Colorectal Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Discussion
Join a panel of colorectal cancer experts from multiple disciplines for an open discussion on current hot topics, collaborative care models, and evolving considerations across the colorectal cancer care continuum. This conversation highlights the value of multidisciplinary perspectives in supporting patients, caregivers, and care teams.
- Sharon O’Mara- RN, BSN, CBCN -Nurse Navigator – Advent Health
- Alyssa Zolper – PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
- Anita Ratterman, RD, CSO, LDN – Oncology Dietician
- Amanda Hoff MS, LCGC – Genetic Counselor, Endeavor Health
- Casey Pantazopoulos– Oncology Exercise and Stress Management Coordinator, Wellness House
- Nanci Stark, MSN, APRN, CWOCN, AGCNS-BC – Wound Ostomy Clinician – Loyola Medicine
- Susie Bohun – LCSW – Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Wellness House
Registration is made through an online registration portal called Mindbody (scroll down to view Mindbody registration links). If you do not have a Mindbody account you will be asked to create one. It’s easy and free. If you would like additional information about this event before signing up, please call 630.323.5150.
Register to attend Hot Topics in Colorectal Cancer using the MindBody “Register” Button below.
