Myeloma Rounds Boston
November 15th, 2018
Boston Marriott Newton - Charles River Room
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, 02466
Dinner and Networking: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Program: 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Target Audience:
Hematologists-oncologists, oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and oncology nurses involved in the care of patients with myeloma.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the latest developments in myeloma, including current and emerging treatments
- Engage patients and caregivers in clinical trial discussions on newly approved therapies and emerging therapies for myeloma
- Identify strategies for optimal patient care
- Apply evidence-based treatment strategies
Agenda:
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Dinner and networking
6:45 – 7:00 pm: Welcome and introduction
Cindy Varga, MD, FRCP and Lauren Berger, MPH
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm: The role of vaccine therapy and CAR T treatment in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
Jacalyn Rosenblatt, MD, Thomas Garcia, MD, and Paul Richardson, MD
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: AL Amyloidosis: The importance of accurate typing and appropriate treatment in the management of AL amyloidosis
Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD and Andrew Staron, MD
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: The current approach to treating bone disease in myeloma
Andrew J. Yee, MD and TBD
Sponsor:
This activity is supported by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Providers:
Jointly provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
For assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact Caroline Kornhauser at Caroline.Kornhauser@LLS.org