Our objectives in providing these programs are to offer education and information that will deepen the public's understanding of treatment options and to strengthen people's decision-making and coping skills related to the many aspects of survivorship.
Welcome Back: Facilitating the School Experience for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Topics covered:
- Common childhood cancers and treatments
- Challenges for survivors: returning to school, throughout their education, and into young adulthood
- Laws that protect childhood cancer survivors' rights
- Strategies to help meet students' short- and long-term educational needs
- Resources that support schools and families, including those from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Pre-registration for this free program is required. To pre-register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Getting the Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older
Topics covered:
- How cancer treatment plans are determined for older adults
- Coping strategies and tools for communicating with your healthcare team
- Ways to advocate for the best possible cancer care
- Clinical trial options
- Question-and-answer session
Pre-registration for this free program is required. To pre-register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Living with Myeloma: An Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment
Topics covered:
- Overview of myeloma
- Current and emerging drug therapies and stem cell transplantation
- Disease and treatment-related side effects
- Emotional aspects and resources available for support
- Clinical trial options for myeloma patients
- Question-and-answer session
Pre-registration for this free program is required. To pre-register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Supported by grants from Celgene Corporation and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
New Directions for Blood Cancer Therapies
Topics covered:
- How new blood cancer treatments are developed and approved
- Recent and ongoing advances in the treatment of blood cancers
- Myths and facts about clinical trials
- Benefits and risks of clinical trial participation
- Strategies for talking to your doctor about clinical trials as a possible treatment option
- How to locate clinical trials that may be right for you
- Question-and-answer session
Pre-registration for this free program is required. To pre-register, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Supported by grants from Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb
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