Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center | November 7, 2026
[wpb_childpages]

Living with Melanoma Patient Symposium

Join the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and AIM at Melanoma for a free symposium created for people living with melanoma, as well as their families and caregivers. The program brings together melanoma specialists to explain important aspects of melanoma care in clear, understandable language and provide practical information and resources to help you feel more informed throughout your experience. The event is available both in person and virtually.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM ET, 9:30 AM CT, 8:30 AM MT, 7:30 AM PT
Format: This symposium is held in-person and virtually. Register below to attend.
Location: Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, AZ  85234
Parking: Free Valet or Self-Parking
Classroom: Coyote/Granite Mountain Conference Rooms

What You’ll Learn

Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, living with advanced melanoma, or navigating life after treatment, this program will cover topics that can help you better understand melanoma and your care.

You’ll learn about:

  • Melanoma today — including risk factors, early detection, and the current melanoma landscape.
  • Surgery for melanoma — and the role surgical treatment may play in melanoma care.
  • Stage IV melanoma — including how advanced melanoma is managed today.
  • Cellular therapy — and its role in the treatment of melanoma.
  • Fear of recurrence — with guidance for coping with the worry and uncertainty that can continue during and after treatment.
  • Support and education resources — including resources available to patients and caregivers through AIM at Melanoma.

Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Fade Mahmoud, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Understanding Melanoma: Current Landscape, Risk Factors, and Early Detection
Gurman Dhaliwal, MD
Onco-Dermatology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Surgical Management of Melanomas
Vasileios Tsagkalidis, MD
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

The Landscape of Managing Stage IV Melanoma
Fade Mahmoud, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Cellular Therapy in Melanoma
Yazan Samhouri, MD
Hematology Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Overcoming the Fear of Recurrence
Rena Szabo, PsyD, MA, MEd
Banner Medical Group Psychology Director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Resources for Support & Education
Ann Garst Taylor
Director of Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation

Closing Remarks
Fade Mahmoud, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Medical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center


REGISTRATION