Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
December 9-11, 2021
The Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium (SPCS 2021) is intended for urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of prostate cancer. It will educate the attendees about advances in the management of localized and advanced prostate cancer, with a focus on imaging, technology, and training in the related devices.
The goal of this educational program is to equip urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in prostate cancer care with the up-to-date clinical knowledge and tools they need to best treat their patients. The program aims to provide a technical update on all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of localized and advanced disease.
Program Co-Chair
Professor of Urology and Radiation Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
3DBiopsy, Inc. Founder
New York, New York
Program Co-Chair
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Director of Genito-Urinary Radiation Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
The 2021 Southwest Prostate Cancer Symposium offers a robust program with multi-track sessions, including CME lectures, in Scottsdale from December 9-11, 2021.
6:30am–7:00pm
Registration and Check-In
7:00am–7:50am
Breakfast Program
8:00am–5:00pm
Exhibits Open
8:00am–8:05am
Welcome and Introduction
Program Chairs: Nelson N. Stone, MD, and Richard G. Stock, MD
8:05am–12:00pm
Session 1: Prostate Biopsy
Moderator: Samir S. Taneja, MD
8:05am–8:25am
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: Office Procedure With and Without Fusion Targeting
Michael A. Gorin, MD
8:25am–8:50am
Transperineal Mapping Biopsy: Does Technique Matter?
Nelson N. Stone, MD
8:50am–9:15am
Prostate Cancer Detection Using 3D Shear Wave Elasticity Imaging
Thomas J. Polascik, MD
9:15am–9:50am
Management of Men With PI-RADS 4-5 Lesions and Negative Biopsy
Samir S. Taneja, MD
9:50am–10:10am
Break
10:10am–10:35am
Active Surveillance or Focal Therapy as Primary Management
Laurence Klotz, MD, FRCSC
10:35am–10:50am
Pathologist Perspective on Biopsy Results: Transperineal Mapping vs. Fusion Biopsy
M. Scott Lucia, MD
10:50am–11:15am
Utilization of Focal Therapy for Patients Discontinuing Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer: Recommendations of an International Delphi Consensus
Thomas J. Polascik, MD
11:15am–12:00pm
Panel Discussion
12:00pm–12:20pm
Break
12:20pm–1:20pm
Lunch Program
1:30pm–5:00pm
Session 2: Hands-on Skills Laboratory for Prostate Biopsy and Focal Therapy Using Advanced Simulation Models
Moderator: Nelson N. Stone, MD
Stations are 30 min. There will be a 15-minute break at 3:00pm.
Transperineal Mapping Biopsy
Nelson N. Stone, MD, and Vassilios M. Skouteris, MD
Transperineal Office Biopsy With Local Anesthesia With PrecisionPoint and Koelis Trinity
Michael A. Gorin, MD
Transrectal Fusion Biopsy with Philips UroNav
Samir S. Taneja, MD
Micro-Ultrasound
Laurence Klotz, MD, FRCSC
Focal Cryotherapy
Thomas J. Polascik, MD
Focal One HIFU
TBD
6:30am–7:00pm
Registration and Check-In
7:00am–7:50am
Breakfast Program
8:00am–5:00pm
Exhibits Open
8:00am–12:00pm
Session 3: Radiation Therapy: Changing Environment
Moderator: Richard G. Stock, MD
8:00am–8:25am
Rectal Displacement Reduces Potential for Injury: Application of Different Technologies for EBRT and Brachytherapy
Richard G. Stock, MD
8:25am–8:50am
How to Select an Isotope for Brachytherapy: I-125, Pd-103, or Cs-111
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS
8:50am–9:15am
Physics of Intraoperative Dose Boosting
Ren-Dih Sheu, PhD
9:15am–9:50am
Transperineal Mapping Biopsy Improves the Selection of Implant Alone or Combination Therapy in Intermediate-Risk Patients
Vassilios M. Skouteris, MD
9:50am–10:15am
Combining Therapy with SBRT and Brachytherapy
Richard G. Stock, MD
10:15am–10:30am
Break
10:30am–10:50am
How to Define Biochemical Cure After Brachytherapy
Juanita M. Crook, MD, FRCPC
10:50am–11:10am
Impact of Percent Positive Biopsy Cores on Cancer-Specific Mortality for Patients With High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS
11:10am–11:30am
Optimal Use of Androgen Deprivation With Brachytherapy in Men With Intermediate and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Juanita M. Crook, MD, FRCPC
11:30am–12:00pm
Panel Discussion
12:00pm–12:20pm
Break
12:20pm–1:20pm
Lunch Program
1:30pm–5:00pm
Session 4: Hands-on Skills Laboratory for Radiation Protection Devices and Brachytherapy Using Advanced Simulation Models
Moderator: Richard G. Stock, MD
Stations are 30 min. There will be a 15-minute break at 3:00pm.
Placement of SpaceOar into Prostate Phantom
Richard G. Stock, MD
Placement of Barrigel into Prostate Phantom
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS
Intraprostatic Brachytherapy Boost of the Region of Interest (ROI)
Juanita M. Crook, MD, FRCPC
Physics Planning for Partial Implants
Ren-Dih Sheu, PhD
Focal Brachytherapy
Nelson N. Stone, MD, and Vassilios M. Skouteris, MD
6:00pm–8:00pm
25th Anniversary Celebration
6:30am–7:00pm
Registration and Check-In
7:00am–7:50am
Breakfast Program
8:00am–12:00pm
Exhibits Open
8:00am–10:00am
Session 5: Focal Therapy
Moderator: Thomas J. Polascik, MD
8:00am–8:20am
How to Utilize MRI for Focal Therapy Planning
Samir S. Taneja, MD
8:20am–8:40am
Focal Cryotherapy
Thomas J. Polascik, MD
8:40am–9:00am
Focal HIFU
Laurence Klotz, MD, FRCSC
9:00am–9:20am
Focal Brachytherapy
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS
9:20am–9:40am
How to Interpret Post-Focal Therapy Biopsies
M. Scott Lucia, MD
9:40am–10:10am
Panel Discussion
10:10am–10:25am
Break
10:25am–12:30pm
Session 6: Advanced Prostate Cancer
Moderator: William K. Oh, MD
10:30am–10:50am
Advances in PET Scanning for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Richard G. Stock, MD
10:50am–11:10am
Treatment of Oligometastatic Disease
Juanita M. Crook, MD, FRCPC
11:10am–11:30am
Sequencing in Men With mCRPC and Influence of Germline Mutations
William K. Oh, MD
11:30am–12:00pm
Immunotherapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Raoul S. Concepcion, MD, FACS
12:00pm–12:20pm
Identifying Mutations and Optimizing Use of PARP Inhibitors
William K. Oh, MD
12:20pm–1:20pm
Panel Discussion
1:20pm
Program Ends
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Discover a vitalizing oasis at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Located near versatile dining and shopping at Kierland Commons, our hotel offers a stimulating experience in the Sonoran Desert. Thrill your kids at OdySea Aquarium, featuring SeaTrek Helmet Diving and a shark tour. Challenge yourself at The Westin Kierland Golf Club, our award-winning course designed by Scottsdale architect Scott Miller. Agave, The Arizona Spa & Salon, offers rejuvenating facials, manicures, pedicures, makeup services, and scalp treatments. End your day with a personalized in-room massage or simply recharge on your soft Heavenly® Bed. Experience something new and refreshing at our resort.
ROOM RATES:
Casita Suite – $349.00
Resort View King – $349.00
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
We suggest Uber and Lyft.
Here are some shuttle options we found but do not have experience with:
CONFERENCE ATTIRE:
Attire is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the educational activities.
For information about activities in Scottsdale, see this page from the Westin Kierland Resort: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/local-things-to-do/phxws-the-westin-kierland-resort-and-spa/
Co-Chair
Professor of Urology and Radiation Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
3DBiopsy, Inc. Founder
New York, New York
Co-Chair
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Director of Genito-Urinary Radiation Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Urologist
Urology Associates
Cumberland, Maryland
Chief, Division of Urology, Sunnybrook
Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Chief Medical Science Officer, Sema4,
and Clinical Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Tisch Cancer Institute
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Vice Chair of Network Operations, Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Part-Time
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship
Professor of Surgery
Durham, North Carolina
Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
Director, Brachytherapy Program
Hygeia Hospital
Athens, Greece
James M. Neissa and Janet Riha Neissa Professor of Urologic Oncology
Vice Chair, Department of Urology
Co-Director, Smilow Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Center
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York
This conference has been accredited for 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
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