Thank you for joining your allies for an elevated experience that united the colorectal cancer community and empowered action against this disease. Together, we found connection, purpose, and support, and we are so grateful you were part of AllyCon 2025.
At AllyCon, you can:
Located in the heart of South Beach's vibrant Art Deco District, the renowned Loews Miami Beach Hotel blends sophisticated style with beachfront chic.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Your ticket price includes two hotel nights at our event venue, the Loews Miami Beach, with a check-in date of Friday, December 12, and a check-out date of Sunday, December 14. Any additional room nights before or after the event are the responsibility of the attendee. You are responsible for booking your hotel reservation, using the AllyCon room block.
Grief & loss after a cancer diagnosis: For those actively going through colorectal cancer (Marianne Pearson, MSW, LCSW, VP Cancer Care, Colorectal Cancer Alliance)
Healing beyond cancer: Emotional wellness for survivors (Melissa Sommers, LCSW, OSW-C Lee Health Care and Cancer Support Community)
Finding purpose through connecting with your community (Lauren Spero, VP of Volunteers & Monica Riedesel, Senior Manager of Volunteers)
*Agenda subject to change. Session times, speakers, and topics may be updated as details are finalized.
Navigating Your Care Journey
Navigating Your Care Journey featured Dr. Sharon Stein and a panel of experts who shared how to ask the right questions, balance life during and after treatment, and explore the latest in colorectal cancer nutrition. This is just one example of the meaningful sessions you can look forward to in 2025.
Colorectal Cancer State of the Union
Moderator John Woerner and experts Dr. Adham Jurdi and Dr. Nilo Azad shared updates on FDA approvals, Medicare changes, ctDNA and MRD advancements, and emerging research that left attendees informed and empowered. This is the type of impactful session you can expect to experience in 2025.
The AllyCon Steering Committee is a volunteer leadership group comprised of patients, survivors, and caregivers who guide strategy, planning, and engagement for the AllyCon conference.
Sponsorship: Contact Jamee Telford
Other inquiries: Contact allycon@ccalliance.org
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