20th Annual Gelatin Splash – On June 11 the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is holding an event to raise money for blood cancer research and patient aid services. The event will be held at Banchetti by Rizzo’s in Amherst, NY and will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In the past 19 years, the LLS has raised over $1.4 million from this event. If participating in the gelatin splash, the suggested minimum of sponsorship money is $300. …

MMRF Race For Research : Tri-State – The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is sponsoring a 5K race on June 7 at the New Canaan High School, in New Canaan, CT.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race start time is 9 a.m.  For more information or to register, please visit the MMRF Race for Research Web site.

Emerging Therapies In Leukemia, Lymphoma And Myeloma – On June 16, a free educational teleconference focusing on these three diseases …

Returners Host Gaming Marathon To Benefit Multiple Myeloma – On June 5 the Returners will hold a 48-hour video gaming marathon to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. The Returners are a group of video gamers who organize game marathons to raise funds for charities. For more information, please see the event announcement at the Returners Web site.

CyDex Receives Support For Melphalan Development Program -  The Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) has awarded CyDex Pharmaceuticals $195,000 …

Ontario To Fund Use Of Velcade – On May 13, Velcade (bortezomib) was added to the list of medications covered by Cancer Care Ontario’s New Drug Funding Program. Reimbursement from the Ontario government will now be available for myeloma patients being treated with Velcade. For more information, please visit The Canadian Press or Newswire Web sites.

2nd International Congress On Leukemia-Lymphoma-Myeloma – This convention will be held from May 21 to 24 in Istanbul, Turkey. Companies attending …

For some myeloma patients in Canada, smuggling thalidomide (Thalomid) from Mexico, Brazil, India, and other developing countries is the only option they have because they cannot pay the full price for the drug at home. Patients obtain thalidomide over the Internet, in person, or by sending prescriptions with relatives who are visiting the countries where it is sold for a fraction of the Canadian cost.

Purchasing full priced thalidomide at $900 per 30 tablets of 50 milligrams in Canada is …

2009 BIO International Convention – This convention will be held from May 18 to May 21 in Atlanta, GA. Over 180 companies will visit and give presentations on their developments in technologies and other accomplishments. The convention is meant to act as a partnering tool for companies, as well as to give licensing tips and develop industry resources. For more information or to register, please visit the official BIO International Convention Web site.

2009 ASCO Meeting – The …

Cultural Competency At The Bedside: Breaking Down Barriers To Cancer Care – On April 23, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the National Cancer Institute will be holding an educational program on cultural competency for nursing professionals and social workers. The program will be held at Baruch College in New York City and runs from  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics to be discussed include cancer occurrence in different ethnic groups, cultural viewpoints and values, financial difficulties, and helping …