Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group
2001 & 2002 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Sunday, December 8, 2002 Dr. Brian Durie and Susie Novis of the International Myeloma Foundation will attend a special meeting for our support group 5:00-7:00 PM at the Ralston House. The meeting time coincides with their visit to Philadelphia for the American Society of Hematology annual meeting.
Dr. Durie will discuss recent developments and novel therapies for the treatment of Myeloma and answer audience questions.
Saturday, October 12, 2002 This month, in addition to our ever popular open discussion format, we will show one or both of these two short videos from a recent International Myeloma Foundation Patient and Family Seminar: Novel Therapies for Myeloma - Dr. Brian Durie
After Any Diagnosis - Carol Svec
Taking Charge & Getting Organized - Mike Katz
Senate Appropriations Sub Committee Hearing - Susie Novis
Tuesday, September 24, 2002 MMRF & HUP Present: Novel Therapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma The MMRF in collaboration with University of Pennsylvania Medical School will host a program at Penn with a distinguished panel of Myeloma experts.
Saturday, July 13, 2002 We welcome Dr. Edward Stadtmauer. Dr. Stadtmauer is the Director of the Multiple Myeloma Program and the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Saturday, April 13, 2002 Greg Brozeit will make a brief presentation about One Voice Against Cancer Advocacy Days.
Saturday, March 9, 2002 The International Myeloma Foundation is pleased to present the OMNI Network: Living Well with Multiple Myeloma 1:30-3:30 PM. The OMNI Network is a collaborative effort between the IMF and oncology nurses. It is designed to provide ongoing support to those affected by myeloma. Presented by local oncology nurses, the program shares current information about the link between multiple myeloma and bone health.
Saturday, November 10, 2001 Sarah Kagan, PhD, RN, the Doris R. Schwartz Assistant Professor in Gerontological Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, will give a presentation with slides titled, "Seniors Coping with Multiple Myeloma: How to Take Better Care of Ourselves." Her research interests include the care of older adults with cancer and other chronic illnesses which produce symptoms that can alter the quality of daily living
Saturday, September 8, 2001 Dr. David Porter of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center gave a clear and informative talk with slides on Novel Approaches to Transplantation for MM
