The Hudson Valley Cancer Alliance presents its first professional conference from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Hyatt House in Fishkill. The free conference invites oncology professionals, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and social workers. Cancer patients, cancer survivors, caregivers and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.

Speakers for this program, “The Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Care and Survivorship,” will be Stephanie Smith-Marrone, M.D., assistant attending physician, Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Ellen Marshall, M.S., L-CSW-R, director of Oncology Support Program at HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley.

Continuing Medical Education credits will be offered for physicians as well as Continuing Education Units for nurses.

To pre-register for this free program and for questions and assistance for individuals with disabilities, email Jean LePere at [email protected]. Seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 30. Dinner included.

Sponsors include Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley and the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center.

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