The University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute
and University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Present

The Dr. John L. Bell Big 4 Cancer Conference:
Complex Cases, Prevention, Multi-Disciplinary Care, and Current Topics

September 19 - 20, 2025

Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort

1210 Dollywood Resorts Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

http://gsm.utmck.edu/cme/Big4Cancer

Thank you for your interest in The Dr. John L. Bell Big 4 Cancer Conference to be held at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Agenda

Parking
Free parking is available at the Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort and Spa.

Important Documents
W-9
Exhibitor Letter

Course Overview

Key Topics:

• Surgical Management of Solid Organ Cancer – Addressing gaps in multi-disciplinary care, optimizing treatment timing, and adapting to the increasing number of early-onset diagnoses. Emphasis will be placed on neoadjuvant therapy protocols and community education for prevention and early detection.
• Systemic Therapies for Hematologic Malignancies – Reviewing current cellular therapies, treatment modalities, and preventative techniques to minimize side effects. Providers will gain insights into emerging therapies and strategies to bridge knowledge gaps in treating blood-borne malignancies.
• Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy – Evaluating the growing use of neoadjuvant therapy despite limited prospective data. Discussions will focus on current research, alternative approaches, and optimizing multi-disciplinary decision-making.
• Radiation Oncology in Cancer Care – Reinforcing current standards while addressing unusual cases and exceptions. This session will highlight palliative care, multi-disciplinary approaches, and the role of radiation in managing Head and Neck malignancies.

 Regional Impact:
Cancer remains a growing burden in our region due to population growth, environmental exposures, tobacco use, and healthcare disparities. Tennessee ranks among the top 10 states for cancer-related deaths, underscoring the need for improved education, screening, and treatment accessibility.

This conference will equip providers with the latest knowledge, encourage collaboration, and create a unified approach to cancer care across the region.

Learning Objectives
After this program, the participant should be able to:

• Discuss current recommendations for neoadjuvant therapy in resectable solid organ malignancies
• Review current radiation management for Head and Neck malignancies
• Apply the current screening recommendations, current screening technologies, and novel screening tools for solid and hematologic malignancies
• Identify current Artificial Intelligence options within the outpatient clinic setting, surveillance, and multidisciplinary care
• Translate current treatment recommendations and algorithms for cellular therapy
• Evaluate current treatment recommendations for gynecologic malignancies.

Attended by healthcare providers, primarily practicing in:

• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Oncology
• Primary Care
• Radiation Oncology
• Surgical Oncology

General Exhibitor Notes:

• You can only reserve exhibit space by completing the form below.  Spaces for this conference fill quickly. No verbal or email requests will be honored. No phone calls, please.
• Registration is finalized once you receive your confirmation email from the UT Conference Center.
• Exhibit tables will be positioned in an area directly outside of the general session meeting room or in an adjacent ballroom. Due to space constraints the number of vendors will be limited.
• Exhibit space will consist of one six-foot table with two chairs and access to electricity.
• Breakfast, beverages, and breaks will be served within the pre-function area.
• Participants will have access to the exhibit area throughout the duration of the conference.
• Two complimentary registrations are included, which provides access to all educational sessions and conference meals
  • Up to two additional reps may be added for $150 each
  • Reps wishing to receive CE credit must register for the conference as participants
• Your company will have prior access to the conference app, which includes logo, contact information, QR codes for gathering attendee information, display videos and upload handouts, 5mb maximum per document.
• Based on previous years, we anticipate 90-120 attendees.
• Your company name will be included and announced in the list of exhibitors.
• Setup time will be the mornings of September 19^th or 20^th.  NO EARLY ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED.

Please Note: Pursuant to Section 6002 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the National Physicians Payment Transparency Program, codified at 42 CFR Parts 402 and 403, was created (the "Sunshine Act"), UTGSM has enacted the following policies with regards to exhibitors at ACCME-certified activities:

• No commercial support will be used for food or beverages for attendees (food and beverages are paid for only by registration fees). No exhibitors can provide gifts of any value.

Three levels of partnership are available:

Platinum- $3,500 (max 22 companies) - FRIDAY & SATURDAY TABLE

Gold- $2,500 (max 20 companies) - FRIDAY TABLE

Silver- $1,500 (max 20 companies) - SATURDAY TABLE

Cancellation Policy:
All requests for cancellation of exhibit space must be received in writing. If UTGSM receives a written request for cancellation of space prior to September 5, 2025, the exhibitor will be refunded less a $150 processing fee. No refunds will be made after September 5, 2025.

Payment by Check
Payment by Check For reporting purposes, federal tax ID number for the UT Graduate School of Medicine is 62-6001636.
Mail Check (made out to the “University of Tennessee”), to 
UT Conferences, ATTN: Big 4 Conference  P.O. Box 2648  Knoxville, TN 37901-2648     

Physical Address for FedEx or UPS: 
UT Conferences, ATTN: Big 4 Conference 
600 Henley Street, Suite 212   
Knoxville,  TN 37902     

Please Note: We cannot process ACH request.

Confirmations
Electronic confirmations and receipts are emailed or sent by regular mail once your payment has been fully processed. If you have any questions about this website, please contact UT Conferences at (865) 974-0280 or Conferences@utk.edu.

Weather Policy
If inclement weather forces the cancellation of the educational activity, refunds of exhibit fees will be made to all exhibitors. Refunds cannot be made due to weather-related transportation issues. All exhibitors will be notified of weather cancellation via an e-mail from UT Conferences up to one day before the conference. Please also check the conference website, http://gsm.utmck.edu/cme/Big4Cancer for weather updates.

Parking
Free parking is available at Dollywood's HeartSong Resort and Spa.

Hotel Room Reservations

NEW LOCATION: Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, 1210 Dollywood Resorts Boulevard, Pigeon Forge, TN

$299 + tax per night is available Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 21, 2025. This rate is offered until August 17, 2025, or until the block is full, whichever comes first. Call 800-DOLLYWOOD (800-365-5996) for more information.

Reservation Link: UT Big 4 - HeartSong Lodge & Resort Bookings

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine on behalf of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University of Tennessee Medical Center on behalf of the American Nurse's Credentialing Center (ANCC), (the Accredited Providers) are committed to presenting CME/CNE activities that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and are independent of the control of commercial interests.  As part of this commitment, the Accredited Providers have outlined in this agreement the terms, conditions, and purposes of the exhibitor fees for its CME/CNE activities.

 The Commercial Interest, the Accredited Providers, and the Educational Partner(s) agree to abide by all requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education and the guidelines of the American Nurse's Credentialing Center (ANCC).

• This activity is for scientific and educational purposes only and will not promote any specific proprietary business interest of the Commercial Interest
• The Accredited Providers are responsible for all decisions regarding the identification of educational needs, determination of learning objectives, selection and presentation of content, selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the CME/CNE, selection of education methods, selection of target audience, evaluation of the activity, and marketing of the activity.
• The Accredited Providers and the Commercial Interest agree that the Exhibit Fee provided herein has not been determined in a manner that takes into account the volume or value of any referrals, financial relationship(s), or other business arrangement(s)otherwise existing between the parties for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, under any Federal or state health care program, including, without limitation, Medicare or Medicaid.
• The Commercial Interest shall promptly provide Exhibit Fees in the amount set forth above to the Accredited Providers upon executing this Agreement. The Accredited Providers will make all decisions regarding the disposition and disbursement of those funds.
• The Commercial Interest will not require the Accredited Providers to accept advice or services concerning teachers, authors, or participants or other education matters, including content, as conditions of receiving this exhibit fee.
• All commercial support associated with this activity will be given with the full knowledge and approval of the Accredited Providers. No other payments shall be given to the director of the activity, planning committee members, teachers, authors, educational partner(s), or any others involved with the supported activity.
• Product-promotion material or product-specific advertisement of any type is prohibited in the same room before, during, or after the CME/CNE activity. The juxtaposition of editorial and advertising material on the same products or subjects is not allowed. Live or enduring promotional activities must be kept separate from the CME/CNE activity. Promotional materials cannot be displayed or distributed in the education space immediately before, during, or after the CME/CNE activity. Commercial Interest may not engage in sales or promotional activities while in the space or place of the CME/CNE activity.
• The Accredited Providers will ensure that the source of support from the Commercial Interest, either direct or “in-kind,” is disclosed to the participants, in activity brochures, syllabi, and other activity materials, at the time of the activity. This disclosure will not include company logos, a trade name, or a product-group message.
• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the supported activity and supersedes all other agreements, express or implied, between the parties as to its subject matter. This Agreement may be modified only by writing, signed by both parties which state it is an amendment to this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed per the laws of the State of Tennessee.

If you are purchasing Gold & Silver booths, use code COMBINED for a $500 Discount.