Leukemia Research Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Conference on Bone Marrow, Stem Cell and Cord Blood Transplants - FREE
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 15:00 CST
News Advisory:
A FREE, One-of-a-Kind Program specifically designed for Patients and Caregivers to provide information on available treatments for leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related disorders - SATURDAY, MARCH 18
WHO: The Leukemia Research Foundation, in cooperation with Loyola University Health System, National Marrow Donor Program and The Coleman Foundation, invite patients and caregivers seeking information on available treatments for LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA and Blood- Related Disorders.
WHAT: A FREE Conference for patients and caregivers on Bone Marrow, Stem Cell and Cord Blood Transplants. The Conference will include continental breakfast, lunch, panel discussion on patient experiences, and the following General Sessions:
-- Non-myeloablative Transplants
o with Dr. Jared Klein, Loyola University Medical Center.
-- National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) - Overview and New Initiatives
o with Dr. Jeffrey Chell, NMDP Chief Executive Officer.
-- Lymphoma: Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
o with Dr. Henry Fung, Rush University Medical Center.
-- Lymphoma: Indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
o with Dr. Koen van Besien, University of Chicago.
-- Cord Blood Transplants
o with Dr. Patrick Stiff, Loyola University Medical Center.
-- Myeloma
o with Dr. Amir Toor, Loyola University Medical Center.
-- CML: Non-transplant Options - When to Consider a Transplant
o with Dr. Martin Tallman, Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
-- Lunch and Patient Panel
o Panelists include patients and patient caregivers. Panel Moderator: Melanie Goldish, SuperSibs!
-- "Disease Specific Breakout Sessions"
o Topics will include Lymphomas, Acute Leukemia, Chronic Leukemia, Myeloma, Pediatric Disorders, and Caregivers; moderated by representatives from Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, University of Chicago Hospital and Children's Memorial Hospital.
WHERE: The Westin O'Hare, 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois
FREE Parking, FREE Continental Breakfast, FREE Lunch Provided
WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Space is limited. For updated information and "one-minute reservation" please visit http://www.leukemia-research.org or call 847-424-0600 by March 10.
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About The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The Leukemia Research Foundation's mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. For 60 years, thousands of volunteers and 23 chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $35 million to help fund research specifically targeting aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and physicians around the world.
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