From Patient to Provider - Cancer Survivors Transforming Aesthetic Care

Saturday, May 30, 2026

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM US PT

Location: Exhibit Hall Stage

Moderator(s)

Steven Dayan, MD

Director
Denova Research
Chicago, Illinois

Panelist(s)

Eva Simmons-O'Brien, MD

Co-Owner
Simmons-O’Brien & Orlinsky, LLC
Towson, MD
Vivian Bucay, MD
SS

Sarmela Sunder, MD
Tola T’Sarumi, MD

Medical Director and CEO
Aesthetic + Mind MD and TMS + Mind MD, MA

This inspiring panel features aesthetic providers who have personally battled cancer and will share their journey of navigating aesthetic challenges during treatment. Drawing from their dual perspectives as both patients and providers, panelists will discuss how their cancer experience transformed their approach to patient care. They will explore the intersection of medical treatment and aesthetic well-being, sharing insights on maintaining confidence and dignity throughout the treatment process while providing more compassionate, informed care to their current patients.

What to Expect & Learning Objectives:

Recognize the psychological impact of cancer treatment on aesthetic concerns and how to integrate personal experiences to professional practice.
Implement compassionate care strategies for cancer patients.
Adapt aesthetic treatment protocols for cancer patients.

Presentations:

10:45 AM - 10:50 AM US PT

Opening Remarks
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM US PT

Panel Discussion
Panelist: Vivian Bucay, MD
Panelist: Eva F. Simmons-O'Brien, MD – Simmons-O’Brien & Orlinsky, LLC
Panelist: Sarmela Sunder, MD
Panelist: Tola T’Sarumi, MD – Aesthetic + Mind MD and TMS + Mind MD
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM US PT

Q&A / Closing Remarks