What are Patient and Family Seminars?
The IMF hosts educational Patient and Family Seminars in cities around the world. At these meetings, patients and their families learn about the latest developments in myeloma from a panel of world-renowned myeloma experts. With the newest information about myeloma, patients can make educated treatment choices. They also can ask questions of leading myeloma experts as well as connect with others touched by myeloma.
What do you get at an IMF Patient and Family Seminar?
Education
Learn vital information on new treatment options in the pipeline and the latest clinical trials.
Access to Experts
Ask myeloma experts your questions about treatment options.
Camaraderie
Share your experiences and gain strength from hearing other people's stories, as you become part of the IMF family.
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Susie Durie
IMF Founder & Director of Global Patient Initiatives
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I was attending a large medical conference, and I thought, 'Where are the patients? Why are they not meeting with these myeloma experts?' After this, the IMF team and I decided to host our first Patient and Family Seminar.
Upcoming Events: Patient & Family Seminar
PST
Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Los Angeles, CA.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Los Angeles Patient and Family Seminar will take place on August 15-16, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The seminar is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED.
CST
Register NOW for the FREE Patient and Family Seminar in Chicago, IL.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Chicago Patient and Family Seminar will take place on October 3-4, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. The seminar is FREE, but in-person seating is LIMITED.
What is it like to attend an IMF Patient and Family Seminar?
Watch Previous Webinars and Seminar Recordings
Jun 12, 2023
I’m about to attend a Patient and Family Seminar. What should I know in advance?
To play a more active role in discussions with the faculty panel of myeloma experts, acquaint yourself with the following IMF resources:
| Ask Dr. Durie video, "Myeloma 101: What does a newly diagnosed patient need to know?" | Ask Dr. Durie video, "What imaging studies, or scans, should myeloma patients undergo?" |