IMF San Francisco Patient & Family Seminar – On April 17 and 18 the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will be hosting an informational seminar at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. The seminar will run from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 17 and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 18. Topics discussed include managing side effects, an overview of myeloma, and current therapies, among others. Registration for the seminar is required and the cost per person ranges …

On February 28, the third annual Texas Forum on Blood Cancers was held in Dallas. One major topic of the forum was the importance of clinical trials for treating blood cancers such as multiple myeloma.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is currently supporting research and clinical trials through its Therapy Acceleration Program, which began in 2008. The program helps fund new research and clinical trials and also joins forces of the private sector and academic researchers.

Clinical trials are …

Diamonds & Champions – On April 2, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be hosting this benefit at the Omaha Hilton Hotel in Omaha, NE from 6:30 p.m. till 10 p.m.  The event includes a reception, dinner, and presentation.  The presentation will highlight advances in blood cancer research and treatment.  Reservations and tickets are required to attend.  For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

Dress Down Day – The Northern New Jersey chapter of the Leukemia …

International Myeloma Workshop 2009 Update: What’s Of Importance To Patients For Their Future – The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will be holding a teleconference workshop from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 27. Dr. Morie Gertz, a hematologist and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, will speak on topics of importance to patients for their future, leaving time for questions. The teleconference is free of charge, and no registration is required. For …

International Myeloma Workshop 2009 Update: Patient Perspective – The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will be holding a teleconference workshop on March 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Maddie Hunter, a myeloma patient and a co-leader of the Philadelphia myeloma support group, will speak on the patient perspective and leave time for questions. The teleconference is free of charge and no registration is required. For the number to call or further information, please visit the IMF Web site. …

Culinary Luncheon Series – Held at Cucina D’Angelo in Boca Raton, FL, this luncheon benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The event takes place on March 10 from noon to 2:00 p.m., and there is a recommended donation of $350. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

Practical Strategies For The Application Of Novel Agents For Front Line Treatment Of Multiple Myeloma – This educational event will take place on March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to …

Coping With Cancer Pain: What You Need To Know - CancerCare is sponsoring an educational teleconference workshop on March 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m ET.  The event will allow people to learn how to cope with cancer pain from their own home or office.  The workshop will be conducted by professionals from pain and supportive care services and will focus on cancer pain overall. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.  There are no participation fees or phone …