Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Boca Raton, Florida.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2026 Boca Raton Patient and Family Seminar will take place on March 13-14, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida. The seminar is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED.
Date and Location:
March 13-14, 2026
Boca Raton Marriott
at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Cir
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Register for the Seminar Now!
Event Speakers
Heather Cooper Ortner
IMF President & CEO
Rafat Abonour, MD
University of Miami
Katie Atkins, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, OSW-C
IMF, Associate Director, Support Groups
Laura Beilke, Esq., JD
Staff Attorney — Triage Cancer
Kevin Brigle, PhD, ANP
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University
Danielle Doheny
IMF Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Carl Ola Landgren, MD, PhD
University of Miami
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Chief Medical Officer
Robin Tuohy
IMF VP, Patient Support
Michael Tuohy
IMF Support Group Leader, 26-year Myeloma Survivor
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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