A Deep Dive into Pancreatic Cancer

WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2025

TIME:  12 PM - 4:30 PM EST | 11 AM - 3:30 PM CST | 9 AM - 1:30 PM PST

AGENDA:

  1. Pancreatic Cancer Where We Are and What Lies Ahead
  2. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is Changing the Story for Pancreatic Cancer
  3. Case Study: Resilience and Ethics for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
  4. Panel Discussion

2025 Ken Schueler Seminar: A Deep Dive into Pancreatic Cancer

The 2025 Ken Schueler Cancer Seminar will explore the latest trends and challenges in pancreatic cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 1.7% of men and women will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during their lifetime, based on data from 2018–2021 (excluding 2020 due to COVID-19).

Despite advancements in medical technology and improved survival rates for many cancers, pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest gastrointestinal cancers, with a low five-year survival rate and significant challenges in early detection. Globally, the incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer continue to rise, with projections estimating an incidence rate of 18.6 per 100,000 people by 2050, reflecting an annual growth rate of 1.1%. This growing trend underscores the substantial global public health burden posed by pancreatic cancer.

The seminar will feature distinguished speakers who specialize in supporting patients and families impacted by pancreatic cancer. They will share valuable insights and strategies to assist healthcare professionals and advocates in delivering comprehensive care for this complex patient population.

  • Webinar view only FREE for all
  • Webinar with CE Credit (Members) - $40
  • Webinar with CE Credit (Non-Members) - $99

*Please Note: This seminar has been “applied" for a total of 4.0 BCPA CE Credits (2.0 General, 1.0 Ethics, and 1.0 J.E.D.I) by the Patient Advocate Certification Board

Speakers

Terri Pollack; DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, APRN , University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cance Center, Gastrointestinal Cancers Site Disease Group

Dr. Terri Pollack has worked at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as a Nurse Practitioner since January 2012. She has spent the majority of her time working in the outpatient clinic setting caring for & treating persons with hepatopancreatobiliary cancers. During 2014-2016 she ran the inpatient consult service for all solid tumors, as a solo provider, at the University of Miami Hospital. Terri completed her BSN at Florida Atlantic University while working as an RN in the ER at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, she later returned to FAU for her MSN and while working at UM as an NP, completed her DNP at FAU. Her Doctoral project was "will a medication reminder app enhance the adherence of the home antiemetic regimen in persons receiving IV chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer."

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Terri noticed that her patients were reporting higher levels of anxiety. Due to this, she decided to expand her knowledge to better serve her patients living with hepatopancreatobiliary cancers by pursuing a post master’s at the University of Miami - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Donna DeDario Manross; Senior Vice President, Volunteer engagement, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)

As Senior Vice President of Community Building and Growth at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Donna DeDario Manross has played an integral role in the strategic direction and continual improvement of organizational initiatives from Business Development to Research Grants to Patient Services and is currently focused on Health Equity, Government Affairs and Advocacy, and Community Engagement.

Throughout her career in nonprofit, professional services, and communications, she has secured and managed countless successful alliances with Fortune 500 companies to grassroots community organizations. She also has a background and experience in journalism and the media.

Manross earned her BS in journalism from the University of Georgia, Athens with a focus on women’s studies.

Dana Hutson; BCPA:

Dana Hutson is Founder of Cancer Champions,
LLC helping individuals and families gain clarity in the confusion of a cancer diagnosis.
She compassionately consults, educates and facilitates for individuals and their loved
ones as they navigate a complicated healthcare system empowering them to make lifealtering
decisions with confidence. Prior to founding Cancer Champions Dana amassed a
wealth of oncology expertise over a 25 year career within the BioPharma industry.
She combines her unique knowledge of the healthcare system with her compassion for
people experiencing a disruptive diagnosis to provide private medical navigation and
educational seminars.
Dana is a Care Partner Project, community educator, Past- President of the National
Association of Women Business Owners Greater DC.
Dana received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Alabama.
She lives with her husband, dog and horse in Mason Neck, VA and is passionate about
serving the underserved, increasing healthcare literacy, riding horses and Jesus.