2012 Nevus Conference and Reunion Sessions
Psychology
Psych 101 - Stigmas, Response and Resilience
Thursday, July 5 • 9:00 - 10:15 am • Salons A-E
Having a nevus makes you “different”. Because appearance has a lot to do with human interactions, having a congenital nevus can put children and youth at higher risk for social difficulties. (read more)
Psych 201 - Real Life Approaches for Parents
Saturday, July 7 • 10:45 - noon • Salons A-E
Your baby has spots. How do you handle stares, questions and rude remarks? Your child is entering day care or school. How do you equip caregivers to help your child thrive? (read more)
Nevus
Nevus 101 - All about Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi
Thursday, July 5 • 10:30 - 11:45 am • Salons A-E
In this anchor session of every Nevus Outreach conference, some of the top experts in the world on large congenital melanocytic nevi and neurocutaneous melanocytosis will present everything you need to know about these conditions. (read more)
NCM Families Roundtable - People and Families with NCM
Thursday, July 5 • 8:00 pm • Jr. Ballroom
This session is specifically designed for people who have been diagnosed with neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM). Family members are also welcome to attend. (read more)
Facial Nevi Roundtable - Difference Where You Can See It
Friday, July 6 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm • Jr. Ballroom
This session is specifically designed for people who have a major nevus on their face or head. Family members are also welcome to attend. (read more)
Applied Research - Innovations in Present and Future Therapies
Saturday, July 7 • 9:15 - 10:30 am • Salons A-E
All therapies are not created equal. This session will devote time to discussing practices like dermabrasion and curettage which have fallen out of favor in America, and why laser treatment is still not widespread. (read more)
Life with a Nevus
Moms' Session: Life with a Nevus – for Moms
Thursday, July 5 • 1:15 - 2:30 pm • Salons A-E
Mothers who are raising (and who have raised) children with large nevi will gather together for a heart to heart talk. This is a free-form session. (read more)
Dads' Session: Life with a Nevus – for Dads
Thursday, July 5 • 1:15 - 2:30 pm • Lounge
Dads who are raising (and who have raised) children with large nevi will meet in the lounge without the women-folk around, go out on a limb, and tell each other what they really think. (read more)
Real Life Issues: Adults with a Nevus (AWN)
Thursday, July 5 • 1:15 - 2:30 pm • Suite 728
What’s said in Dallas stays in Dallas! This session is only for those among us who are over 18, and who have, or have had, a large nevus. (read more)
Real Life Issues: Life with a Nevus – for ages 8-12 - people who have a nevus
Thursday, July 5 • 1:30 -2:30 pm • Jr. Ballroom 2
Growing up with a nevus in your life brings a set of challenges that is not like anything else. Explore how your life is different from your friends’ and schoolmates’ lives. (read more)
Real Life Issues: Life with a Nevus – for ages 8-12 – siblings of people who have a nevus
Thursday, July 5 • 1:30 - 2:30 pm • Jr. Ballroom 3
Your brother or sister has a nevus. You love your sibling, but sometimes it’s hard. (read more)
Real Life Issues: Life with a Nevus – for ages 13-17 – people who have a nevus
Friday, July 6 • 9:15 - 10:30 am • Salon F
As if being a teen was not hard enough, teenagers who have a large nevus face an uphill climb in so many ways. The good news is, this challenge will build strength in ways ordinary people can only dream of. (read more)
Real Life Issues: Life with a Nevus – for ages 13-17 – siblings of people who have a nevus
Friday, July 6 • 9:15 - 10:30 am • Salon G
Your brother or sister has a nevus. You love your sibling, but sometimes it’s hard. (read more)
Health
Research Findings - Current Research at the Bench
Friday, July 6 • 9:15 - 10:30 am • Salons A-E
What’s going on in basic research on large congenital melanocytic nevi, melanoma and neurocutaneous melanocytosis?. (read more)
Surgical Removal - Surgical Management of Large and Giant Nevi
- The Current State of the Art
Friday, July 6 • 1:45 - 3:15 pm • Salons A-E
Removal option decisions are very personal and information is the key to deciding whether to remove a nevus or not. (read more)
Basic Skin Care and Cosmetics - More than Skin Deep
Friday, July 6 • 1:45 - 2:30 pm • Salons F-G
Large melanocytic nevi can require special care, and certainly can benefit from a little extra self-indulgence at times. (read more)
Learning More
AWN + Parent 'Speed Chat' - Speed Chat! – Adults with a Nevus Talk to Parents and Grandparents
Friday, July 6 • 10:45 - 11:45 am • Salons A-E
In a new twist for 2012, our hugely popular session where parents of kids with nevi get to talk with adults who have a nevus, we will do it speed-chat style. (read more)
Ask the Experts - Question and Answer Panel
Saturday, July 7 • 1:30 - 3:00 pm • Salons A-E
This powerful session will bring multiple areas of expertise into one room so that you can ensure that all of your questions are answered. (read more)
Organizational Development
Adults with a Nevus (AWN) Task Force - Calling all AWN's
Thursday, July 5 • 10:30 – 11:45 am • Suite 728
Saturday, July 7 • 10:45 am - noon • Salons F–H
Adults with a nevus (AWN) come join us for a multi-purpose session. There will be social time, sharing of stories, and discussion of the role of AWN in the future strategic growth and development of Nevus Outreach. (read more)
Veterans' Task Force - A Chance to Give Back
Thursday, July 5 • 10:30 – 11:45 am • Salons F-H
Calling all long time members of Nevus Outreach who want to talk about improving the organization and who desire to look at creative ways we can better serve people affected by giant nevi. (read more)
Nevus Activities on the Global Front - If We Don't Do It, It Won't Get Done
Saturday, July 7 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm • Location to be Determined
In 2011, Nevus Outreach sponsored an International Meeting of nevus experts in Tübingen, Germany. Representatives from all over the world created a vision for a Global Nevus Initiative. (read more)