T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
The team at the T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center combines innovative research, advanced technologies, and an integrated approach to provide individualized treatment for each of our patients.
Through our Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program, you’ll have access to the leading care from some of the nation’s skin health experts including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and therapists.
Our melanoma program offers all the services needed to treat the whole person – not just the disease –in one location. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with melanoma or need additional screening or diagnostics, our collaborative multidisciplinary team will provide you with truly customized care and serve as a helpful resource every step of the way.
Date: Saturday – December 2, 2023
Time: 11 AM (ET) 10:00 AM (CT) 9:00 AM (MT) 8:00 AM (PT)
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Location: This is an in-person and virtual presentation
Getting to the Symposium:
This symposium will be held at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert (US 60 and Higley Road). 2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Parking is available on the north side of the Cancer Center, parallel to the US 60 freeway. Once you walk through the lobby front doors, you will be greeted by volunteers who will get you checked in and will show you to the Coyote Mountain Conference room on the 2nd floor, where the symposium will be held.
Presenters & Topics
8:30 AM (MT)
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM (MT)
Welcome and Introductions
Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:10 AM (MT)
Genetics and Melanoma
Jordan Abbott, MD
Onco-Dermatologist
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:30 AM (MT)
It’s Melanoma, Now What?
Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:50 AM (MT)
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Fade Mahmoud, MD
Associate Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Medical Oncologist
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
10:10 AM (MT)
Q&A
10:30 AM (MT)
Break
10:40 AM (MT)
Overcoming the Fear of Recurrence
Rena Szabo, Psy.D., M.A., M.Ed.
Banner Medical Group Psychology Director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
11:00 AM (MT)
Nutrition for Cancer Risk Reduction and Survivorship
Lillian Swatek RD, CSO, CDCES
Senior RD, Outpatient Dietitian
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
11:20 AM (MT)
Resources for Melanoma Patients & Caregivers
Ann Garst Taylor
Director of Community Engagement
AIM at Melanoma Foundation
11:30 AM (MT)
Q&A
11:55 AM (MT)
Closing Remarks
Mark Gimbel, MD
Medical Director, T.W. Lewis Melanoma Center of Excellence
Surgical Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center