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10:00am MST

Nutrition & Cancer

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Speakers

Jennifer Caraway

The Joy Bus

Jennifer Caraway is a seasoned entrepreneur and award-winning culinary leader known for creating scalable, heart-centered ventures that blend high-quality hospitality with deeply impactful community service. As the founder of The Joy Bus and The Joy Bus Diner, Jennifer has transformed... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

10:30am MST

Neurographic Art

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Speakers

Erin DeJong

Sovereignty Coach & Mentor

Saturday April 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

11:00am MST

How to Talk to Your Family About Cancer

Saturday April 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

This workshop focuses on building awareness about how to carry out conversations about cancer diagnosis and treatment. People impacted by cancer and their loved ones are invited to join us as we learn what kids know about this condition at different ages, how to talk about cancer, tips for answering common questions, ways to help your family, and additional resources.

Speakers

Mary Hald, LMSW

Clinical Program Director, Cancer Support Community Arizona

Mary Hald is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the Clinical Program Director at Cancer Support Community Arizona, where she has spent the past five years supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer. She provides individual therapy, facilitates support groups, and works... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

11:30am MST

This is Living with Cancer

Saturday April 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Speakers

Kerri Hale

Key Account Director, Quality Division, Pfizer Oncology

Dedicated healthcare leader with 20 years at Pfizer, focused on partnering with cancer centers and advocacy organizations to improve the patient journey and overall care experience. Kerri works closely with care teams and advocates to help remove barriers, elevate patient voices... Read More →

Sponsors

Pfizer

Pfizer Oncology is at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives.

Saturday April 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

12:30pm MST

3D Areola Restoration After Breast Cancer: What Patients and Providers Need to Know

Saturday April 11, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Breast reconstruction often ends before a patient feels fully restored.

In this session, you'll learn about 3D areola restoration, a specialized form of paramedical tattooing that helps breast cancer survivors regain a natural appearance after surgery.

We’ll cover:
• What 3D areola tattooing is and how the illusion works
• Who it’s for and when it fits into the reconstruction journey
• The emotional impact it has on survivors
• How patients may obtain insurance reimbursement for this restorative procedure

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how this service works and how to help patients access it.

Speakers

Jayd Hernandez

Paramedical Tattoo Specialist & Educator, Studio Conceal

Jayd Hernandez is a nationally recognized expert in 3D areola and nipple tattooing, specializing in hyper-realistic restoration for breast cancer survivors post-mastectomy. With more than a decade in the field and over 1,000 client procedures performed, she is known for delivering... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 12:30pm - 1:00pm MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

1:00pm MST

From a Blender to a Better You

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Speakers

Lauren Duda, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Lauren was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and has lived throughout the Valley her entire life. She attended Arizona State University and graduated with her undergraduate degree in Nutrition (Dietetics) and a minor in Family and Human Development in December 2017. Lauren completed... Read More →

Brenda Gridley, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Brenda is originally from Los Angeles, CA where she attended California State University of Los Angeles for her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science. She began her career with Kaiser Permanente in 2004. Throughout her professional development, she has worked in Cardiology and... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

1:30pm MST

From Label to Table: Smart Shopping for Cancer Survivors

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Speakers

Lauren Duda, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Lauren was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and has lived throughout the Valley her entire life. She attended Arizona State University and graduated with her undergraduate degree in Nutrition (Dietetics) and a minor in Family and Human Development in December 2017. Lauren completed... Read More →

Brenda Gridley, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Brenda is originally from Los Angeles, CA where she attended California State University of Los Angeles for her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science. She began her career with Kaiser Permanente in 2004. Throughout her professional development, she has worked in Cardiology and... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

2:00pm MST

The Part We Don't Always Talk About

Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Talking in a raw, authentic manner to caregivers, patients and health care professionals about the after. When the winds calm. When the treatment schedule quiets. When everyone expects you to return to "normal", and you first realize that your former normal may not exist.

Speakers

Paul Wayne Pennington

Business Consultant / Adjunct Law School Professor, Author, Gut Punch: A Caregiver's Life After Normal

I wrote a book I never wanted to write. It shines a light on a part of cancer almost no one talks about: what happens to the caregiver after the crisis appears to end. Let's start a conversation.

Paul Wayne Pennington is the author of Gut Punch: A Caregiver's LIfe After Normal, a memoir chronicling the emotional collapse and steadfast resilience of a caregiver during his loved one's battle with aggressive cancer. A law school graduate and entrepreneur, Paul has started c... Read More →

Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2

Valley Ho Ballroom 2 - Breakout Room 2