Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Chicago, IL.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2025 Chicago Patient and Family Seminar will take place on October 3-4, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED.
Date and Location:
October 3-4, 2025
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
50 N Martingale,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Register for the Seminar Now!
The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED.
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Event Speakers
Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq
COO, Triage Cancer
Craig Emmitt Cole, MD
Associate Professor, Karmanos Cancer Institute Wayne State University/Michigan State University, Detroit/ Lansing, MI
Benjamin Derman, MD
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Danielle Doheny
IMF, Advocacy
Joy Heimgartner, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSC, LD
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Joseph Mikhael, MD
IMF Chief Medical Officer
Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP®
Nurse Leadership Board Member
Robin Tuohy
IMF VP of Patient Support
Michael Tuohy
24-Year Myeloma Survivor
Rahma Warsame, MD
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Agenda and Topics
Friday:
- Hot Topics in Myeloma
- Patient Empowerment: Shared Decision-Making
- Myeloma 101: The Big Picture Perspective with Q&A
- Navigating Insurance & Medical Bills
- Emotional & Physical Well-being – Living with a Myeloma Diagnosis
- Understanding Clinical Trials
- Q&A with Guest Panel
- Welcome Reception & Networking (Food and Beverage Provided by the IMF)
Saturday:
- Brunch (Brunch Provided by the IMF)
- Fireside Chat: What is the Future of Myeloma? With Q&A
- Breakout Sessions #1: Treating Myeloma
- Breakout A: Newly Diagnosed: Frontline Therapy
- Breakout B: Managing Relapsed Myeloma
- Lunch (Provided by the IMF)
- Partnering with the IMF
- Find Your Path: Navigating Your Myeloma Journey
- Closing the Gap: Health Disparities in Myeloma
- Breakout Sessions #2: Patients and Care Partners
- Breakout A: Patients Only – Lessons Learned
- Breakout B: Care Partners Only
- Controversies in Myeloma
- Ask the Experts with Guest Faculty
When you attend a Patient and Family Seminar, you:
- Learn more about new treatment options in the pipeline as well as the latest clinical trials.
- Ask questions face-to-face with world-renowned experts in myeloma
- Share your experiences and gain strength from hearing other people's stories
- Become a part of the IMF family
In-person seating is limited; register today before slots run out. For more detailed information, please visit our registration page.
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