THIS SEMINAR IS SOLD OUT
| DATES: | Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, 2004 |
| FACULTY: | Brian G.M. Durie, MD
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA
Rafael Fonseca, MD
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ Mort Coleman, MD
Weill Medical College of Cornell University , Ithaca, NY Robert Vescio, MD
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center,Los Angeles, CA
Jeffrey Wolf, MD
Alta Bates Comprehensive Cancer Center , Berkeley, CA |
| QUALITY OF LIFE SPKRS: | TBD |
| NEAREST AIRPORT: | (SAN) San Diego International Airport (Lindberg Field) |
| TRAVEL AGENCY | Discounted airfares may be available on a first-come, first-served basis through:
James TravelPoints International 888-808-8728
ask for Linda Hackathorn at ext. 1241 or Stephanie Ryan at ext. 1242 |
| GROUND TRANSPORT: | Hotel provides complimentary transportation to and from the airport. Call the hotel in advance to arrange ground transportation. |
| ROOM RATE: | $139 per night
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| SEMINAR COSTS: | Early Registration saves you 20%! Register before October 12, 1004 and the registration fees are as follows: $100 for Friday and Saturday (Package A)
$60 for Saturday only (Package B)
After October 12, seminar registration is $125 for Friday and Saturday (Package A)
$75 for Saturday only (Package B)
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| VENUE PARKING: | Overnight self parking is $18.00.
Day self-parking is $7.00 the first hour, $3.00 each hour thereafter, max $22 per day. |
| DEADLINES: | Hotel: Friday, October 8, 2004 to receive $139 discounted room rate.
Seminar: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 to receive 20% discount on registration fee.
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| AGENDA |
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 |
| 12:30 - 6:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 1:00 - 2:15 pm | Local Support Group Meeting |
| 2:30 - 3:15 pm | Quality of Life Session #1
Dr. Choll Kim speaking on Kyphoplasty for the relief of back pain caused by compression fractures. |
| 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Quality of Life Session #2
Regina Swift, RN, speaking on the use of VELCADE® therapy and management of side effects. |
| 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Quality of Life Session #3
Anemia and fatigue. |
| 6:00 - 10:00 pm | Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner |
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2004 |
| 7:00 am -5:00 pm | IMF Registration Desk open
Please be sure to get a Breakfat Meal Ticket when you pick up your name badge and course materials. |
| 7:00 am -8:00 am | Continental Breakfast
(If you are not staying at the hotel, you will need a Breakfast meal Ticket.) |
| 8:00 am | GENERAL SESSION BEGINS |
| 8:00 - 8:15 am | Welcome
Susie Novis, President IMF |
| 8:15 - 8:30 am | Interactive Introduction
Dr. Brian Durie, IMF Board Chairman |
| 8:30 - 9:15 am | Presentation 1: "Overview of Myeloma"
Brian Durie, MD
Faculty Presentation
Interactive Questions
"Ask the Experts" Panel Q & A |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Presentation 2: "Standard/Frontline Therapy"
Rafael Fonseca, MD
Faculty Presentation
Interactive Questions
"Ask the Experts" Panel Q & A |
| 10:00 - 10:15 am | Morning Coffee Break
(Use this time to sign up for Break-Out Sessions. You may visit as many Break-Outs as you want, but please only sign up for the FIRST one you want to attend.) |
| 10:15 - 11:00 am | Presentation 3: "Supportive Care: Bone Disease in Myeloma"
Robert Vescio, MD
Faculty Presentation
Interactive Questions
"Ask the Experts" Panel Q & A |
| 11:00 - 11:45 am | Presentation 4: "Transplantation in Myeloma"
Jeffrey Wolf, MD
Faculty Presentation
Interactive Questions
"Ask the Experts" Panel Q & A |
| 11:45 - 12:15 am | IMF Patient Panel
Gerry Difford, Fred Gloor, Dr. Lilly LaPointe |
| 12:15 - 12:30 pm | Advocacy Update
Greg Brozeit |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Lunch Break
(If you have not already done so, make sure you sign up for Break-Out Sessions. You may visit as many Break-Outs as you want, but please only sign up for the FIRST one you want to attend.) |
| 2:00 pm | GENERAL SESSION CONTINUES |
| 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Presentation 5: "Novel Therapies for Myeloma"
Morton Coleman, MD
Faculty Presentation
Interactive Questions
"Ask the Experts" Panel Q & A |
| 2:45 - 3:00 pm | Afternoon Coffee Break |
| 3:00 - 4:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
(Room assignments to be announced.) Facilitators:
Dr. Brian Durie
Dr. Rafael Fonseca
Dr. Mort Coleman
Dr. Robert Vescio
Dr. Jeffrey Wolf
Susie Novis, "Caregivers Need Care Too" |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Reconvene in main ballroom for closing remarks.
Susie Novis |
The IMF wishes to thank the sponsors of
the San Diego Patient and Family Seminar:
Celgene
Millennium
Novartis
Ortho Biotech
Don't forget to bring your old cell phones to the Seminar to help the IMF raise dollars for the cure. Read all about it: Cell Phones for a Cure program.