Mar 12 – Myeloma Awareness Month Teleconference

This is the second of the teleconference series offered by the International Myeloma Foundation to provide up to date information regarding multiple myeloma. Patients, family members, caregivers, and health care professionals are welcome to join. It will take place at 4 p.m. PT; 7 p.m. ET and include a 60 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A. To participate, call Toll Free at (866)393-4674 (Conference ID# 56762633).

Mar 6 (Jackson, MS): Hope Conference

This is a free community education event for cancer patients, survivors, and their family, friends and caregivers. Cancer specialists, medical experts, health professionals, and survivors will direct presentations and breakout sessions. The Conference will take place at the First Baptist Church of Jackson and a free luncheon is included.

Mar 5 – Myeloma Awareness Month Teleconference

This is the first of the teleconference series offered by the International Myeloma Foundation to provide up to date information regarding multiple myeloma. Patients, family members, caregivers, and health care professionals are welcome to join. It will take place at 4 p.m. PT; 7 p.m. ET and include a 60 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A. To participate, call Toll Free at (866)393-4674 (Conference ID# 56760073).

Mar 2 (Brooksville, FL) – New Directions for Blood Cancer Therapies

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will host a patient program on new therapies and clinical trials for blood cancers from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Silverthorn Country Club. The speaker will be Dr. Vikas Malhotra, MD. Pre-registration for this free program is required. Please contact Lourdes Arvelo at (813)963-6461 x11 or Lourdes.Arvelo@lls.com to register. Complimentary dinner will be served. See Web site for topics that will…

Feb 20 (Mason, OH) – ASH Update 2010

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will present the latest blood cancer information and findings that were discussed at the American Society of Hematology 2009 Meeting in December. This Genentech-sponsored event will take place at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, OH from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Admission is free, breakfast will be served, and Wendy S. Harpham, MD, FACP will be the keynote speaker. Please visit the Web site to register…