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Leukemia Education Series

Join us for the latest information on acute and chronic leukemias during our free teleconferences. You may also browse our archived programs for audio recordings, transcripts or highlights, or subscribe to our free newsletters, emails and podcasts to receive up-to-date information on leukemia research and treatment.

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Upcoming Programs

Date & TimeProgram Description

11/24/09
12-1 PM
ET

(866) 992-9950, ext. 305

Register

 Understanding AML:  From Diagnosis To Treatment

This program will feature Elihu H. Estey, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA,  Adjunct Professor, The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions during the program.

This program is sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is supported by a grant from Cephalon Oncology


 

 12/10/09
1-2 PM ET

(866) 992-9950, ext. 315

Register

New Developments in CLL from the American Society Of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

This program will feature Susan O'Brien, MD, Professor of Medicine, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions during the program.

This program is sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is supported by a grant from Cephalon Oncology

 

12/15/09
1-2:30 PM ET

(877) 264-4949, ext 2

Register

Current Treatment Options for CML: Progress in Research

This program will feature Michael J. Mauro, MD, Associate Professor, Center for Hematologic Malignancies, Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR and Neil P. Shah, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA. 

Participants will have the opportunity to ask the presenters questions during the program.

This program is sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and is supported by a grant from Novartis Oncology.

Ongoing Education Programs

The following programs are for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals:

My Clinical Trials JourneyMy Clinical Trials Journey
This interactive program follows the stories and experiences of 3 cancer survivors who have participated in clinical trials: Steve, a CML survivor; Roger, a multiple myeloma survivor; and Kim, a lymphoma survivor. Ann Pirro, physician's assistant from Queens Medical Center provides expert insights along the way. Visit My Clinical Trials Journey now.

My Personal CLL Journey
This interactive program follows the story and experience of Mike, a CLL survivor. Kanti Rai, MD, of the Long Island Jewish Hospital and Physician Assistant Nancy Driscoll provide expert insights along the way. Visit My Personal CLL Journey now.

My Personal CML Journey
This interactive program follows the stories and experiences of 3 CML survivors: Megan, who is new to the Journey, Jack and Paul. David L. Porter, MD, of the University of Pennslvania Medical Center and
Gail J. Roboz, MD from Weill Medical College of Cornell University/NY-Presbyterian Hospital provide expert insights along the way. Visit My Personal CML Journey now.

The following programs are for nursing professionals and social workers:

Understanding CML: A Conversation With the Experts
This exciting Internet webcast begins with Brian J. Druker, MD, discussing what's new for newly diagnosed patients with CML and continues with  Neil P. Shah, MD, PhD discussing what's new for relapsed/refractory CML patients.

This is a complimentary online continuing education activity.

Tomorrow's Therapies Today: Clinical Trials for Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma

Tomorrow's Therapies Today: Clinical Trials for Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
This exciting Internet webcast, begins with David L. Porter, MD, discussing new developments in chronic leukemia treatments, followed with an overview by Selina M. Luger, MD, as she reviews evolving therapies in acute adult leukemias, and continues with an overview by Mitchell R. Smith, MD, PhD, as he reviews emerging therapies for lymphoma and myeloma patients.

This is a complimentary online continuing education activity.

 




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last updated on 11/20/09

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