Date and Location:
May 6, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
The IMF Regional Community Workshop will include an introduction to myeloma, upfront treatments at diagnosis, maintenance therapy, relapse information, and an update on clinical trials. A member of the IMF Nurse Leadership Board will talk about managing side effects and symptoms of myeloma and its treatments. After each presentation with the experts, attendees will have ample time to ask questions.
Welcome and Announcements
Kelly Cox, Senior Director IMF Regional Community Workshops
Myeloma 101 and Relapsed Therapies & Clinical Trials
Faiz Anwer, MD, 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
Louis Williams, MD, 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.
Managing Multiple Myeloma Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN., APN-BC, AOCN® (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 Perspective: Hear the Journey of a Local Myeloma Patient and Their Care Partner.
Robert Fowler and Debbie Likins-Fowler, Myeloma Patient & Care Partner (Cleveland, OH) discuss the journey of a local myeloma patient and their care partner.
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 – 11:45 AM | Morning Session |
| 11:45 – 12:40 PM | Lunch |
| 12:40 – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Session |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Coffee / Network |
