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 further information, please visit the IMF Web site.

3^rd Annual Living With Myeloma Conference – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Arizona Myeloma Network will be holding this conference on March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will take place at the Scottsdale Conference Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Professionals and specialists in myeloma will discuss new progress in treatment and research. To register for the conference or for more information, please visit the Arizona Myeloma Network Web site.

Celebrating The Art Of Healing: Survivorship & Beyond – This event is scheduled for March 28 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The healing convention will be held at the Monte Cassino Malcolm Deisenroth Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Ken Piper and Dr. John Eckenrode will give presentations on intimacy and what you should know when talking with your physician. Many other events focused on healing will be available throughout the day as well. For more information on this convention, please visit the LLS Web site.

Just A Short Run Half Marathon – The marathon will be held on March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The location of the marathon is North Park Boathouse Allison, PA. In order to receive more information on this marathon, please see the LLS Web site.