Keynote Speaker

Catherine Lai, MD, Director, Leukemia Program, MedStar Georgetown
(Precision Medicine in Blood Cancer)

Morning Session

Sarah Milberg & Jennifer McGarry, LLS Advocacy

(Healthcare Professionals and Advocacy – How You Can Help!)

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Haneen Shalabi, MD, National Cancer Institute

(Pediatric Blood Cancers: Current & Emerging Treatments)

Pashna Munshi, MD, MedStar Georgetown

(Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant Update)

Aarthi Shenoy, MD, Medstar Washington Hospital Center

(New Advances in Myeloma Treatment)

Closing Session

Survivor Panel (Communicating with the Care Team)

Program

Join us for a free conference for oncology healthcare professionals on current trends in blood cancer treatment and survivorship.

Goal:  To provide a learning opportunity for oncology nurses and social workers to expand their knowledge about blood cancer treatment and survivorship.

Objectives:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe precision medicine used in the treatment of blood cancer
• Explain the role of advocacy for healthcare professionals working with cancer patients, and identify LLS Public Policy Goals
• Demonstrate an understanding of new approaches to bone marrow and stem cell transplant
• Define current and new treatments for pediatric blood cancer
• Summarize new treatment modalities used in the treatment of myeloma
• Discuss strategies for improving communication with patients/caregivers
• Provide resources for support of the patient and family throughout the treatment process and survivorship

Target Audience: Oncology nurses and social workers at all levels and licensure

 

Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under Provider Number CEP 5832 to award 4.0 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Provider Number 1105, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org. Approved Continuing Education Program (ACE). Approval period: 12/10/2017 - 12/14/2020. LLS maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 4.0 CE clinical contact hours.

Upon completion of the conference and submission of the activity evaluation, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 30 days.