Overview

Advances in hematology and oncology are rapidly changing patient care, introducing new therapies, screening strategies, and supportive care options that influence nearly every area of medicine. Yet many healthcare professionals outside these subspecialties struggle to keep pace with evolving evidence, complex treatment regimens, and emerging technologies that increasingly affect their patients. Primary care clinicians, hospitalists, emergency physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and specialists in fields such as cardiology, nephrology, surgery and palliative care often encounter patients with anemia, clotting disorders, new or recurrent cancers, or treatment-related complications. Staying current with the most important updates is critical to ensuring timely recognition, safe management, and effective coordination of care.

Over the past 12 months, major developments have occurred in cancer screening, targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, and the management of hematologic disorders. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming diagnosis, treatment planning, and symptom management—offering new opportunities but also requiring new competencies in technology integration and ethics. Evidence is also evolving around the use of cannabis and other supportive therapies that bridge pharmacologic and psychosocial care domains. Compounding these challenges, clinician burnout and compassion fatigue remain prevalent across all disciplines, impacting both patient outcomes and professional well-being. The Hematology Oncology Updates for Medical Professionals Conference is designed to address these gaps by presenting only the most clinically relevant advances from the past year. Through concise, case-based, and evidence-informed sessions, participants from all specialties will gain practical insights to enhance collaboration, confidence, and the quality of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.