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2026 Rural Oncology Conference Highlights

The 2026 ROC took place in Minneapolis, MN at the Graduate Hotel. There were 200 attendees, over 30 posters and 28 exhibitors.

A man in a suit standing and speaking into a microphone at a conference, with attendees seated at tables around him. The room has white walls, black door frames, and a sign on a table indicating to scan a QR code.

Two young people standing beside a research poster presentation at an indoor event. The woman on the left is wearing glasses, a beige top, and a black skirt with a colorful scarf. The man on the right is wearing a black suit and tie. The poster behind them is titled "A Successful Rural Mammogram Screening Event" and includes sections for summary, results, discussion, and references.

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2025 Rural Oncology Conference Highlights

George Doolittle, MD

University of Kansas
Leveraging Telemedicine to Overcome Rural Cancer Care Challenges in Kansas
Jasmine Kamboj, MD

Mayo Clinic Health System
Incorporating Advocacy into Your Practice
Emily McGovern, DO

Lakewood Health System
Rural Oncology Workforce
Chao Huang, MD

University of Kansas
Lung Review and VA Oncology Updates
Prakash Neupane, MD

University of Kansas
The University of Kansas Medical Oncology Community Track Fellowship
Phu Truong, MD

Cancer Center of Kansas
Successes and Struggles of Medical Oncology Outreach Clinics
Valerie Davis, NP

Cancer Center of Kansas
Successes and Struggles of Medical Oncology Outreach Clinics
Doug Stacy

Labette Health
Successes and Struggles of Medical Oncology Outreach Clinics
Zack Schroeder, MD

Wake Forest University
Addressing the Rural Cancer Gap – Strategies to Improve Access in Rural Areas
Wade Swenson, MD

Lakewood Health System
Addressing the Rural Cancer Gap - Strategies to Improve Access in Rural Areas