Register NOW for the FREE Myeloma Community Workshop in Kansas City, MO.
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Myeloma Community Workshop will take place on March 28, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. The workshop is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED.
Date and Location:
March 28, 2026
Crossroads Hotel
2101 Central Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m. CT
(with coffee and light refreshments)
Meeting Begins: 9:00 a.m. CT
Designed for those seeking support and more information in smaller communities, IMF Myeloma Community Workshops offer families a condensed version of the full Patient and Family Seminar at no charge.
The 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.
Connect with local myeloma specialists and experts who will address needs specific to communities in Kansas City, MO.
Welcome and Announcements
Robin Tuohy, IMF Vice President, Patient Support
Understanding Myeloma Basics
Tanya Wildes, MD, MSCI
(University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, NE)
Video: Closing the Gap: Health Equity in Myeloma
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Chief Medical Officer
(TGen, City of Hope—Phoenix, AZ)
Advancing Treatment Options Through Clinical Trials
Rakesh Gaur, MD, MPH, FACP
(AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission — Merriam, KS)
Break-out Options: Frontline or Relapsed Treatment Approaches
- Newly Diagnosed: Getting Started with Myeloma Management
Rakesh Gaur, MD, MPH, FACP
(AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission — Merriam, KS)
- Relapsed & Refractory: Continuing the Myeloma Treatment Journey
Tanya Wildes, MD, MSCI
(University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, NE)
Myeloma: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together
Teresa Miceli, RN, BSN, OCN
IMF Nurse Leadership Board Member
(Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN)
Living the Myeloma Life: Local Patient & Care Partner
- Jim Weber
Patient Advocate
Beyond Myeloma Therapy: Emotional and Physical Well-Being
Jennifer Wieworka, DNP, RN, OCN
IMF Director of Support Groups
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 – 12:00 PM | Morning Session |
| 12:00 – 12:40 PM | Lunch |
| 12:40 – 3:15 PM | Afternoon Session |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Coffee / Network |
- 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.