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Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Philadelphia, PA. 

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2025 Philadelphia Patient and Family Seminar will take place on May 2-3, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED. 

Date and Location:

 

May 2-3, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
237 South Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Register for the Seminar Now!

The seminar is FREE but in-person seating is LIMITED.

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Event Speakers
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Noa Biran, MD
Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ
Sylvia Dsouza
Sylvia Dsouza
IMF VP of Development
Amanda Goodstadt
Amanda Goodstadt, Esq.
Triage Cancer
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Michaela Hillengass, RN, ACSM-CPT
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
Patricia A. Mangan
Patricia Mangan, RN, MSN, APRN-BC
Nurse Leadership Board Member
Teresa Miceli
Teresa Miceli RN, BSN, OCN
IMF InfoLine Coordinator
Joseph Mikhael
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Chief Medical Officer
Michael Tuohy
Michael Tuohy
24-Year Myeloma Survivor
Robin Tuohy
Robin Tuohy
IMF VP of Patient Support
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David Vesole, MD, PhD
John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Dan Vogl headshot
Dan Vogl, MD, MSCE
Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
Agenda and Topics

 

Friday: 

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration
  • 1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome and Agenda Review
  • 1:15 – 1:30 PM Hot Topics in Myeloma
  • 1:30 – 2:00 PM Patient Empowerment: Shared Decision Making
  • 2:00 – 2:45 PM Myeloma 101: The Big Picture Perspective with Q&A
  • 2:45 – 3:00 PM BREAK
  • 3:00 – 3:40 PM Navigating Insurance & Medical Bills
  • 3:40 – 4:10 PM Emotional & Physical Wellbeing – Living with a MM Diagnosis
  • 4:10 – 4:40 PM Understanding Clinical Trials
  • 4:40 – 4:55 PM Q&A with Guest Panel
  • 4:55 – 5:00 PM Day 1 Recap, Day 2 Announcements & Evaluations
  • 5:00 – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception & Networking

Saturday: 

  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM Registration & Brunch
  • 10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome & Announcements
  • 10:15 – 11:10 AM Fireside Chat: What is the Future of Myeloma? With Q&A
  • 11:10 – 11:30 AM BREAK
  • 11:30 – 12:45 PM Breakout Sessions #1: Treating Myeloma
    • Breakout A: Newly Diagnosed: Frontline Therapy
    • Breakout B: Managing Relapsed Myeloma
  • 12:45 - 1:30 PM LUNCH
  • 1:30 – 1:45 PM Partnering with the IMF
  • 1:45 – 2:25 PM Symptom Management and Living Well with Myeloma
  • Nurse Leadership Board of the IMF
  • 2:25 – 2:45 PM Closing the Gap: Health Disparities in Myeloma
  • 2:45 – 3:30 PM Breakout Sessions #2: Patients and Care Partners
    • Breakout A: Patients Only – Lessons Learned
    • Breakout B: Care Partners Only
  • 3:30 – 3:40 PM RETURN TO MAIN SESSION
    Grab-and-Go Refreshments
  • 3:40 – 4:25 PM Controversies in Myeloma
  • 4:25 – 4:55 PM Ask – the – Experts w/ Guest Faculty
  • 4:55 – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks & Evaluation
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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Attending the Seminar? Why Not Join Us for Our Walk/Run as Well?

If you’re attending our Patient and Family Seminar in Philadelphia, why not start your Saturday morning with purpose? Join us for the Miracles for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at FDR Park! 

Take strides toward a cure for multiple myeloma. Your participation supports critical research initiatives like the Black Swan Research Initiative®, propelling us closer to groundbreaking treatments and better outcomes for myeloma patients.

Event Details:
📍 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
🕕 Registration: 6:30 AM 
🏃‍♂️ Race Starts: 7:00 AM

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