2026 GI Oncology Symposium

2026 GI Oncology Symposium is organized by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC) and will be held on Feb 27, 2026 at Marriott Columbus OSU, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America.

Description:

With the abundance of new practice-changing data, it is challenging for OSU and community oncology physicians and allied healthcare providers to stay up to date in the management of GI oncology patients and to implement these changes in clinical practice to improve patient care. Treatment options and clinical guidelines are modified year-round at specialty conferences and by national committees. This GI Oncology Symposium will provide a forum to summarize the key takeaways from other conferences and ensure physicians and providers are equipped to provide optimal care for their patients.
This symposium incorporates all the main specialties involved in GI oncology cancer care: surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine experts, clinical nurse specialists and gastroenterology. During the tumor boards at the end of each session, we will highlight how other specialties can play an important role in their patients' care.

Objectives:

1. Describe the updated evidence for management of gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
2. Describe the management of hepatocellular carcinoma and key updates in imaging guidelines
3. Describe opportunities for collaboration between community oncology and academic oncology for optimal patient care
4. Describe the optimal management of rarer GI cancers – appendiceal, anal, duodenal cancers and peritoneal mesothelioma
5. Describe the management of toxicities associated with immunotherapies