The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Regional Community Workshop will take place on June 22, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.
Date and Location:
June 22, 2024
Hyatt Centric Charlotte Southpark
3100 Apex Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
Meeting Room: Hagler / Brevard
Your Charlotte Speakers:
Yelak Biru
IMF President & CEO, 28 Year Myeloma Patient
Amy Pierre, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Flatiron Health, New York, NY
Peter Voorhees, MD
Atrium Health, Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, NC
Cindy Varga, MD
Atrium Health, Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, NC
Sylvia Dsouza
Vice President, Development
Myeloma 101 and Relapsed Therapies & Clinical Trials
Peter Voorhees, MD (Atrium Health, Levine Cancer Institute—Charlotte, NC)
Frontline Therapy and Maintenance Therapy
Cindy Varga, MD (Atrium Health, Levine Cancer Institute—Charlotte, NC)
Taking the Reins of Your Myeloma Care
Amy Pierre, MSN, RN, ANP-BC (IMF Nurse Leadership Board) discusses how patients can manage myeloma-related symptoms and side effects along with side effects brought on by treatment. She outlines the most common side effects for each myeloma drug category, how to prevent infection, and more.
Patient and Care Partner Panel
Featuring a patient and care partner panel with Ellen & Bruce Herman and Ivy & Ron Walker
Additional Resources:
Download the IMF's Multiple Myeloma Informational Booklets:
Download IMF publications