Conference Format

This conference is being held in-person at Monona Terrace, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.

This event will be held in-person only. There is not a hybrid option for this event, and the conference will not be recorded for use after the program.

Conference Description

Caregiver well-being has both direct and indirect effects on the quality of cancer care, including care received from the healthcare team, from the caregiver themselves, and in relation to patients’ own self-management. Supporting caregivers has tangible consequences regarding the quality of cancer care on multiple levels, with direct implications for patient outcomes. Health care professionals have a key role in providing psychosocial care to patients and their caregivers, and in supporting system-level change.

Informative presentations and interactive discussions await you! Our annual Fall Cancer Conference is designed for health care professionals, as well as patients and loved ones.

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for individuals who are involved in cancer treatment and education of cancer patients and their families: oncology physicians, primary care physicians, oncology nurses, oncology nurse practitioners, clinical research associates, health educators, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, and other interested health care professionals involved in cancer care. Patients, caregivers and community members are also encouraged to attend.

Elements of Competence

This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:

American Board of Medical Specialties:

• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism

Interprofessional Practice:

• Values and Ethics
• Communication

Global Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

• Demonstrate the value of having caregivers systematically included in cancer care
• Define the three evidence-based principles of real self-care – setting boundaries, practicing compassion, and identifying values – and explain how they support emotion regulation, decision-making, and values-based priority setting  
• Describe the disparities in cancer caregiving experiences across diverse demographics and identities
• Explore the latest research on the correlation between purpose and health and wellness
• Explore the importance of cancer patients setting boundaries
• Identify effective strategies for supporting patients who have no support system
• Illustrate how humor is a lifeline to get through the tough part of caregiving 
• Initiate actionable strategies for supporting caregivers in oncology
• Highlight practical approaches for effective coping and self-care practices to reduce caregiver burden
• Discuss the role of caregivers in empowering survivors’ experiences
• Examine misconceptions among caregivers who support their loved ones
• List the benefits of offering art programs to cancer caregivers

Conference Fees, Cancellation Policy

$175 Physicians

$125 Nurses, Physician Assistants, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Members/Clinical Research Associates, Social Workers, Dietitians, Other Health Care Professionals

$40 UW Health Staff, Residents, Fellows, Students; UW–Madison Faculty and Staff; Faculty, Staff, and Students at Any UW Campus

$40 Cancer Patients, Survivors, Caregivers and Family Members

The conference fee includes the cost of tuition, materials, breakfast, lunch, one break, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $25.

Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to help@icep.wisc.edu. All cancellations must be received on or before October 10, 2025, in order to receive a refund minus the $25 nonrefundable processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after October 10, 2025 (this also applies to NO SHOWS).