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2025 Conference Agenda 

• Better Treatment, Fewer Side Effects: Updates in Radiation Therapy
  Thomas Schroeder, MD, Radiation Oncologist, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer: What to Expect and How to Thrive
  Jose Avitia, MD, Medical Oncologist, New Mexico Cancer Center 

• Mental Health Matters: Navigating the Emotional Impact of Prostate Cancer
  Christopher Manschreck, MD, UNM Hospital
  

• Sexual Health & Prostate Cancer
  Antonio Martinez-Alicea, MD, PhD, Field Medical Director, Genitourinary Team, Pfizer

Conference Presenters

Christi Capers

Field Medical Director
Pfizer

Presenter Bios

Thomas Schroeder, MD

Dr. Schroeder is a radiation oncologist that has worked at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center for nearly 20 years. A native of Santa Fe, he earned a bachelor of arts in physics from the Colorado College, a masters of science in aerospace engineering from Stanford University, a doctorate of medicine from the University of New Mexico, and radiation oncology specialty training from the Baylor College of medicine.  He completed a prostate brachytherapy fellowship at the Seattle prostate Institute sponsored by the American Brachytherapy Society, and was recently recognized as a fellow in the American College of Radiology.  He is a professor in the Department of internal medicine, radiation oncology section and was the former chief of section and medical director.  He has helped educate multiple young doctors, including two who have returned to practice radiation oncology in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He has been a strong proponent of clinical research and has personally enrolled more than 100 patients on to clinical trials.

Jose Avitia, MD

Dr. Jose W. Avitia was born and raised in New Mexico and has dedicated his career to serving his community. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New Mexico, earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, returned to UNM for his residency, and completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Avitia is the Director of Prostate Cancer Research at the New Mexico Cancer Center, where he leads clinical trials to bring cutting-edge treatments to local patients. His mission is to provide world-class cancer care close to home, offering hope and compassionate support to patients and their families throughout New Mexico.

Christopher Manschreck, MD

Christopher Manschreck is an Attending Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he earned his medical degree at the SUNY Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, New York. He completed general psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York, New York, and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry and Psycho-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. He is board certified in Psychiatry and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. Since 2021, the focus of his career has been on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions in the context of cancer care and survivorship. He founded the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Psycho-Oncology Clinic where he currently practices. His research interests include delirium, patient experience of cancer care, and end-of-life issues.

Christi Capers

Christi Capers is a Field Medical Director at Pfizer, one of the largest oncology pharmaceutical companies globally, with over 26 years of experience in various aspects of medical care. For the past 16 years, she has focused primarily on cancer care. Currently, she works with healthcare providers, oncology researchers, and advocacy groups to provide education and clinical trial opportunities for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Christi resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she has lived for most of her life.