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13:00-13:15
Introduction
Dr. Michael Baker, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Endorse the importance of integrating physical & mental health

13:15-13:30
Small Group Breakout Discussion #1

Participants will be randomly assigned and supported by an SCP member to identify practical solutions for their own settings and reflect on key takeaways.

13:30-14:15
Cancer & SPMI – A Syndemic That Matters to All of Us: The Sarah Ann Campbell Memorial Lecture
Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the syndemic of cancer & SPMI
  2. Provide an overview of the major challenges in cancer care for SPMI patients

14:15-14:45
The Patient Cancer Journey: Challenges in Prevention & Navigating the Health Care System
Dr. Tania Tajirian, Krysia Theriault and Lived Experience Participant

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

  1. Describe potential solutions to the challenges of prevention (10, 20, 30) in the context of cancer and SPMI
  2. Understand some of the obstacles to navigating the health care system for cancer care
  3. Identify potential solutions that the participant could put in place in their own setting

14:45-15:00
Small Group Breakout Discussion #2

Participants will be randomly assigned and supported by an SCP member to identify practical solutions for their own settings and reflect on key takeaways.

15:00-15:15
Break

15:15-15:45
The Patient Cancer Journey (continued): The Challenge of Investigations & Active Treatment and Cancer
Dr. Sarah Hales and Dr. Lawson Eng

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize common challenges with various aspects of investigations
  2. Recognize common challenges with various aspects of different types of active treatment for cancer
  3. Identify potential solutions that the participant could put in place in their own setting

15:45-16:00
Small Group Breakout Discussion #3

Participants will be randomly assigned and supported by an SCP member to identify practical solutions for their own settings and reflect on key takeaways.

16:00-16:30
The Patient Cancer Journey (continued): Palliative Care & Grief & Supporting the Supporters
Dr. Naheed Dosani, Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum and Dr. Lauren Thomson

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

  1. Describe challenges and solutions for common challenges in palliative care for SPMI patients
  2. Describe a novel program to facilitate grief and support the supporters

16:30-16:45
Panel Discussion
Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum, Krysia Theriault, Dr. Patricia Cavanagh

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

  1. Synthesize perspectives from the program

16:45-16:55
Action Goals for Yourself & Your Home Program / Program Evaluation
Dr. Susan Abbey

16:55-17:00
Closing Remarks
Dr. Michael Baker

Date & Time

Thursday, November 27, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Event Location

Virtual:
Zoom Meeting
A link has been emailed to registrants.  After Nov 26, registrants will find the Zoom join link in the confirmation email.

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