The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Regional Community Workshop will take place on October 19, 2024, in Kansas City, MO.
Date and Location:
October 19, 2024
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1 East Pershing Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Your Kansas City Speakers:

Robin Tuohy
IMF Vice President, Support Groups; Moderator

Al-Ola Abdallah, MD
KU Medical Center, University of Kansas — Kansas City, MO

Attaya Suvannasankha, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine — Indianapolis, IN

Teresa Miceli RN, BSN, OCN
International Myeloma Foundation; Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN

David and Lou Sears
Kansas City Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Myeloma 101 and Relapsed Therapies & Clinical Trials
Al-Ola Abdallah, MD (KU Medical Center, University of Kansas — Kansas City, MO)
Frontline Therapy and Maintenance Therapy
Attaya Suvannasankha, MD (Indiana University School of Medicine — Indianapolis, IN)
Taking the Reins of Your Myeloma Care
Teresa Miceli RN, BSN, OCN (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 Lou and David Sears
Additional Resources:
Download the IMF's Multiple Myeloma Informational Booklets:
Download IMF publications