Oncology Symposium

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Regional Engagement Center, UNK/UNMC-Kearney
4:30 pm

Join us for the next FREE Central Nebraska Oncology Symposium featuring keynote speakers, vendors, and dinner at no cost to participants.

This educational opportunity is ideal for physicians, nurses, social workers, and advanced care practitioners.

This year's symposium will focus on colorectal cancer and will provide healthcare professionals with valuable continuing education opportunities.

The Central Nebraska Oncology Symposium is a collaborative effort between Heartland Cancer Foundation, Grace Cancer Foundation, and NCS HOPE Foundation. While each organization offers unique programs and services, we share a common mission: supporting Nebraska cancer patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.

CEU Credits • Vendor Booths • Dinner • Networking • Prizes

Partnership Opportunities

For partnership opportunities, please reach out to Amy Green at [email protected].

Are you an event partner? You can make a payment online by visiting the event registration site.

Partnership Opportunities

Meet the Speakers

Justin Burr, MD
Presentation Title: Cancer Care Close to Home: The Essential Role of Oncology in Rural Nebraska

Learning Objectives:

Describe the challenges and disparities that affect access to cancer care in rural communities.
Evaluate approaches to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer treatment closer to home, including advances in radiation oncology.
Recognize the role of multidisciplinary care teams in improving clinical outcomes, survivorship, and quality of life for patients with cancer.

Rishi Batra, MD, MBA, FACS, FACRS
Presentation Title: Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

Learning Objectives:

Describe the epidemiology and rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) and identify populations at increased risk.
Recognize key risk factors, hereditary syndromes, and clinical presentations associated with EOCRC.
Review approaches to screening, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of EOCRC in clinical practice.