Annual Conference on Cancer 2026

COMING SPRING OF 2026

Join Crossroads and leading voices in oncology care for a powerful one- day professional development conference focused on some of the most critical and compassionate aspects of cancer support.

Explore the latest insights, strategies and tools in:
End-of-Life Support | Psychosocial Support for Advanced Cancer | Palliative Care

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community leader, mental health professional, or part of a care team, this is your opportunity to deepen your impact, grow your expertise, and connect with a community committed to whole-person care.

Together, we’ll elevate the standard of support- when it matters most.
If you are interested in being a conference presenter, please submit your proposal on/by June 15, 2025 by clicking the button below.

Relive our Annual Conference on Cancer 2025

Keynote Speaker

We were profoundly honored to welcome Matthew Zachary, a pioneer in AYA cancer advocacy, back home to Crossroads4Hope as our keynote speaker.

Listen to Matthew's inspirational and personal journey with cancer below.

29- Year Cancer Survivor

Founder: Stupid Cancer

Host: Out of Patients Podcast

Crossroads4Hope Member

Plenary Speakers

From Patient to Person: Identity Development and Life Milestones

for AYA’s with Cancer

Listen to our very own Kyle Jachim along with Austin Morreale explore the intersection of cancer care and the unique life challenges faced by adolescents and young adults (AYA), with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ needs. This session delves into the common milestones and difficulties encountered by AYA’s during their cancer treatment, highlighting how these experiences impact their identity development. We will emphasize navigating complex life changes, including medical treatment, emotional shifts, and social adjustments, and how these factors intertwine with the ongoing formation of personal identity within the AYA community.

Conference Breakout Sessions

Click on each button to learn more about our presenters and watch their presentations!

Breakout Session One

Breakout Session Two

Navigating Transitions in Care
for AYA Patients

This session focuses on the various transitions that adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer undergo throughout their treatment experience and offer guidance on how to support them in a meaningful way.

From Googling to Healing: Technology's Role in Cancer Care for the Digital Generation

This presentation covers the role of technology in cancer care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors, including potentially helpful and harmful ways technology can influence coping.

HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention: Healthcare Professionals Guide to Speaking to Families About HPV

The presentation provides an overview of HPV and the cancers it causes, description of the vaccine and how it is administered, recommendations for healthcare and other working professionals to discuss HPV and the vaccine to patients and clients and families at large.

Supporting Siblings and Peers Through a Cancer Diagnosis

Siblings and friends are greatly impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This session provides an overview of child development, details for each stage of development and suggestions for how to support and educate children/teens/young adults when someone they love is diagnosed with cancer. This session also provides suggestions for how to support siblings and peers both in and out of a classroom setting.

The Disclosure Dilemma: Considerations for Sharing a Diagnosis with Youth

This presentation delves into the "Disclosure Dilemma," exploring the benefits of open communication, along with common concerns that families may have. Disclosure, in this context, refers to the act of revealing a cancer diagnosis or prognosis to a child in an honest and age-appropriate way. This presentation equips professionals with the knowledge and resources necessary to support families in their disclosure decisions. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on navigating this sensitive conversation with compassion, clarity, and a focus on the best interests of the entire family.

Empowering Young Caregivers:
Balancing Challenges and Changes While Embracing Resilience

This presentation focuses on young adult caregivers and explores the unique challenges that individuals in the 18–39-year-old age range experience when caring for a loved one navigating their cancer journey. The presentation highlights the emotional and practical challenges that this population can face in the wake of a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. The presenter provides psychoeducation on balancing caregiving with work, school, and relationships, by introducing coping strategies that can help this population manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain physical and emotional health.

For more downloadable educational resources, click below.

A Special Thanks to Our Benefactor Sponsor:
RWJBarnabasHealth

COMING SPRING OF 2026

Join Crossroads and leading voices in oncology care for a powerful one- day professional development conference focused on some of the most critical and compassionate aspects of cancer support.

Explore the latest insights, strategies and tools in:
End-of-Life Support | Psychosocial Support for Advanced Cancer | Palliative Care

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community leader, mental health professional, or part of a care team, this is your opportunity to deepen your impact, grow your expertise, and connect with a community committed to whole-person care.

Together, we’ll elevate the standard of support- when it matters most.
If you are interested in being a conference presenter, please submit your proposal on/by June 15, 2025 by clicking the button below.

Relive our Annual Conference on Cancer 2025

Keynote Speaker

We were profoundly honored to welcome Matthew Zachary, a pioneer in AYA cancer advocacy, back home to Crossroads4Hope as our keynote speaker.

Listen to Matthew's inspirational and personal journey with cancer below.

29- Year Cancer Survivor

Founder: Stupid Cancer

Host: Out of Patients Podcast

Crossroads4Hope Member

Plenary Speakers

Conference Breakout Sessions

Click on each button to learn more about our presenters and watch their presentations!

Breakout Session One

Breakout Session Two

Navigating Transitions in Care
for AYA Patients

This session focuses on the various transitions that adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer undergo throughout their treatment experience and offer guidance on how to support them in a meaningful way.

From Googling to Healing: Technology's Role in Cancer Care for the Digital Generation

This presentation covers the role of technology in cancer care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors, including potentially helpful and harmful ways technology can influence coping.

HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention: Healthcare Professionals Guide to Speaking to Families About HPV

The presentation provides an overview of HPV and the cancers it causes, description of the vaccine and how it is administered, recommendations for healthcare and other working professionals to discuss HPV and the vaccine to patients and clients and families at large.

Supporting Siblings and Peers Through a Cancer Diagnosis

The Disclosure Dilemma: Considerations for Sharing a Diagnosis with Youth

Empowering Young Caregivers:
Balancing Challenges and Changes While Embracing Resilience

For more downloadable educational resources, click below.

A Special Thanks to Our Benefactor Sponsor:
RWJBarnabasHealth

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Copyright 2025 Crossroads4Hope | All Rights Reserved

COMING SPRING OF 2026

Join Crossroads and leading voices in oncology care for a powerful one- day professional development conference focused on some of the most critical and compassionate aspects of cancer support.

Explore the latest insights, strategies and tools in:End-of-Life Support | Psychosocial Support for Advanced Cancer | Palliative Care

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community leader, mental health professional, or part of a care team, this is your opportunity to deepen your impact, grow your expertise, and connect with a community committed to whole-person care. ​

Together, we’ll elevate the standard of support- when it matters most.If you are interested in being a conference presenter, please submit your proposal on/by June 15, 2025 by clicking the button below.

Relive our Annual Conference on Cancer 2025

Keynote Speaker

We were profoundly honored to welcome Matthew Zachary, a pioneer in AYA cancer advocacy, back home to Crossroads4Hope as our keynote speaker.

Listen to Matthew's inspirational and personal journey with cancer below.

29- Year Cancer Survivor

Founder: Stupid Cancer

Host: Out of Patients Podcast

Crossroads4Hope Member

Plenary Speakers

Conference Breakout Sessions

Click on each button to learn more about our presenters and watch their presentations!

Breakout Session One

Breakout Session Two

Navigating Transitions in Care for AYA Patients

This session focuses on the various transitions that adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer undergo throughout their treatment experience and offer guidance on how to support them in a meaningful way.

From Googling to Healing: Technology's Role in Cancer Care for the Digital Generation

This presentation covers the role of technology in cancer care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors, including potentially helpful and harmful ways technology can influence coping.

HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention: Healthcare Professionals Guide to Speaking to Families About HPV

The presentation provides an overview of HPV and the cancers it causes, description of the vaccine and how it is administered, recommendations for healthcare and other working professionals to discuss HPV and the vaccine to patients and clients and families at large.

Supporting Siblings and Peers Through a Cancer Diagnosis

The Disclosure Dilemma: Considerations for Sharing a Diagnosis with Youth

Empowering Young Caregivers:Balancing Challenges and Changes While Embracing Resilience

For more downloadable educational resources, click below.

A Special Thanks to Our Benefactor Sponsor:RWJBarnabasHealth

We'd Love to Hear From You!

Contact Us

Call Us

Email Us

Visit Us

Our Hours

Quick Links

Legal Docs

Make a Difference. Make a Donation.

Copyright 2025 Crossroads4Hope | All Rights Reserved

Explore the latest insights, strategies and tools in:
End-of-Life Support | Psychosocial Support for Advanced Cancer | Palliative Care

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community leader, mental health professional, or part of a care team, this is your opportunity to deepen your impact, grow your expertise, and connect with a community committed to whole-person care.

Together, we’ll elevate the standard of support- when it matters most.
If you are interested in being a conference presenter, please submit your proposal on/by June 15, 2025 by clicking the button below.

Navigating Transitions in Care
for AYA Patients

Empowering Young Caregivers:
Balancing Challenges and Changes While Embracing Resilience

A Special Thanks to Our Benefactor Sponsor:
RWJBarnabasHealth