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The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Regional Community Workshop will take place on November 16, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ.

 

Date and Location:

 

November 16, 2024

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale
5401 N. Scottsdale RD
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

 

Information at a Glance

 

Workshop Speakers
Dr. Joe Mikhael headshot
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP
IMF Chief Medical Officer
Saurabh Chhabra headshot
Saurabh Chhabra, MD, MS
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix
Beth Finley Oliver headshot
Beth Finley-Oliver, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-BC
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Peter Mathern headshot
Peter Mathern, MD
Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona

Myeloma 101 and Relapsed Therapies & Clinical Trials 

Saurabh Chhabra, MD, MS reviews multiple myeloma basics including what myeloma is, common symptoms and side effects, advances in how myeloma is initially diagnosed, the stages of myeloma treatment, induction therapy, transplant, and more.

Frontline Therapy and Maintenance Therapy 

Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP discusses the types of relapsed disease, what doctors consider when selecting a treatment regimen, relapsed/refractory treatment options, how doctors treat triple and penta-class refractory myeloma, updates on clinical trials, and more. 

Taking the Reins of Your Myeloma Care

Beth Finley-Oliver, MSN, ARNP, AGNP-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 Gary and Judy Elliott.

Question and Answer

Featuring Peter Mathern, MD.

 

Additional Resources:

Download the IMF's Multiple Myeloma Informational Booklets:

 

Download IMF publications

 

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