The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Regional Community Workshop will take place on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA.
Date: March 2, 2024
Venue: Westin San Diego Bayview
Location: 400 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Your San Diego Speakers:
Welcome and Announcements
Robin Tuohy, Vice President, Support Groups
Myeloma 101 and Frontline Therapy
Ah-Reum (Autumn) Jeong, MD (University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA) 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.
Relapsed Therapy and Clinical Trials
Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA) 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
Sandra Rome, RN, MN, AOCN, CNS (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.
Additional Resources:
Download the IMF's Multiple Myeloma Informational Booklets:
Download IMF publications