ROLFE PANCREATIC CANCER FOUNDATION

Presented in partnership with The Cancer Support Center

Your immune system is at the center of your overall health—and small, intentional steps can make a big difference.

Chris Rosandich, The Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, explores practical strategies to strengthen your immunity. You’ll learn how to assess your starting point, determine solutions, and take actionable steps for a healthier life.

What You’ll Learn: 

• Simple ways to support gut health—because food is medicine
• How to know if you’re getting enough essential vitamins and minerals
• Simple ways to reduce chronic stress and support immunity
• Practical next steps to take charge of your health

Chris Rosandich, MS
Nutrition and Wellness Manager, The Cancer Support Center

Chris Rosandich has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Chris’ passion is to work with people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Staying current with food and nutrition trends can help us feel our best and support our long-term health. This year, the focus is on mindful eating, hydration, gut health, and making simple yet powerful dietary choices that boost energy and well-being. 

Chris Rosandich, Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, explores the top food and nutrition trends in 2025. Chris break’s down the latest insights, including the importance of setting intentions, reducing added sugar, and incorporating high-protein snacks.

What You’ll Learn: 

• What chemotherapy-induced neuropathy is—and why it happens
• Medical and non-medical treatments to manage symptoms
• The role of lifestyle changes like diet and exercise in managing pain
• How acupuncture may support nerve healing and comfort
• Tips for caregivers and how to support loved ones through it

Chris Rosandich, MS
Nutrition and Wellness Manager, The Cancer Support Center

Chris Rosandich has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Chris’ passion is to work with people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Inflammation is a natural part of our body’s healing process. While occasional inflammation flare-ups are beneficial by indicating our immune system is actively healing our bodies, persistent or chronic inflammation may signal underlying health concerns that require attention.

Chris Rosandich, the Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, continues our “cancer-fighting diet” series. Chris provides a refresher on this highly-watched series, including the harmful impact of sugar (HERE), ways to boost immunity through healthy digestion (HERE), and easy food swaps for a healthier diet (HERE).

What You’ll Learn: 

• Causes of inflammation and why it’s so dangerous
• Strategies to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and relieve brain fog
• Signs of chronic inflammation
• Natural ways to reduce chronic inflammation
• Simple meal strategies to make eating an anti-inflammatory diet simple

Chris Rosandich, MS
Nutrition and Wellness Manager, The Cancer Support Center

Chris Rosandich has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Chris’ passion is to work with people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be challenging or boring. Simple switches can make a big impact on your everyday life. And would you believe a balanced diet can actually be tasty AND fun?

Chris Rosandich, the Cancer Support Center’s Nutrition and Wellness Manager, shares easy diet swaps for a healthier lifestyle, including:

• Why it’s so hard to make healthy diet changes
• Two reasons why healthy lifestyle attempts fail
• Quick and healthy ingredient swaps
• How to make sweet and salty treats better for you

Chris Rosandich, MS
Nutrition and Wellness Manager, The Cancer Support Center

Chris Rosandich has a master’s degree in Health & Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University and holds additional certifications, including Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Nutrition and Cancer from Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Chris’ passion is to work with people, including those with cancer, to help them develop a foundation for optimal health.

Presented in partnership with Cancer Wellness Center, Tempus, and TriCan Health 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare—helping patients and providers make smarter, more personalized decisions. 

In this Wellness Wednesday program, experts from Tempus and TriCan Health explored how AI is being used to support cancer care, enhance communication between patients and doctors, and make clinical trials more accessible.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about how technology can drive progress, this discussion will break down complex topics in clear, empowering ways.

What You’ll Learn: 

• How AI is simplifying the process of finding and joining clinical trials
• How AI tools help physicians and patients analyze complex data and uncover insights
• Ways technology personalizes care and improves outcomes

Max Banaszak, MS
Chief of Staff, Tempus
MS in Management Studies, Kellogg School of Management 

Max Banaszak, Chief of Staff at Tempus, helps lead AI innovation — including the development of “David,” a physician co-pilot, and “Olivia,” a patient health concierge. His work focuses on expanding access to AI-powered tools that improve care through collaboration with health systems, life sciences companies, and advocacy groups.

Dr. Kimya Harris, PhD
Co-Founder and CEO, TriCan Health
PHD in Cancer Cell Biology

Dr. Kimya Harris has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing cancer research and care—as a scientist, executive, and patient. With a PhD in cancer cell biology and experience leading research and clinical development at top institutions and biopharma companies, she brings deep scientific and strategic expertise to her work. Having twice faced breast cancer herself, Kimya founded TriCan Health to empower patients and clinicians with better access to and understanding of clinical trials, combining her professional insight and personal journey to transform the patient experience.

Mike Harris
Co-Founder and COO, TriCan Health 

Mike Harris co-founded TriCan Health to empower cancer patients to take an active role in their care and make informed decisions about treatment, including participation in clinical trials. Drawing on his experience as global head of research at Gartner, he now applies his expertise in research, AI, and platform-based services to connect patients with advanced medicines and expand access to life-changing clinical trial opportunities. 

Featuring Dr. Allison DePersia, a medical oncologist specializing in clinical cancer genetics, Endeavor Health’s Mark R. Neaman Center for Personalized Medicine

Dr. Allison DePersia, a medical oncologist with Endeavor Health, shares essential insights on the link between pancreatic cancer and melanoma, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

What You’ll Learn: 

• Key insights on hereditary cancer syndromes
• How genetics affect your risk for pancreatic cancer
• The genetic risk of melanoma
• BRCA2 and CDKN2A genes’ broader implications
• Recommended screenings for those at risk

Featuring University of Chicago’s Christine Drogan, a Licensed Genetic Counselor, and Dr. Bradford Chong, Director of the Pancreas Program.

The PRECEDE Consortium is a group of experts from different institutions worldwide. Their mission is to help find pancreatic cancer sooner, especially in people with a higher inherited risk. They do this by finding better ways to screen, predict, and prevent pancreatic cancer through shared research and collaboration.  

What You’ll Learn: 

• Find out how easy it is to participate in the study—just an annual blood draw
• Understand why it is important to join the already 7,000 PRECEDE study participants
• Learn about PRECEDE’s efforts to improve early detection and increase survival rates from 10% to 50% in 10 years
• Understand how PRECEDE’s approach to screening and risk modeling is different and can make a big impact

Whether you have a family history of pancreatic cancer or just want to learn more, this session is for you.