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 from $30 to $60. To find more information on this seminar, please visit the IMF ^[1] Web site.

100th Annual Meeting Of The American Association For Cancer Research – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will be holding its 100th Annual Meeting April 18-22 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The meeting will focus on the most up-to-date cancer research with leading experts from around the world. For more information or to register for this event, please visit the AACR ^[2] Web site.

Desert International Triathlon – The 10th Annual Toyota Desert International Triathlon will be held on April 19 at Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta, CA. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will benefit from funds raised by the hotel accommodations, tickets for the pasta and victory party, and race entry fees. The race will include a 500-meter swim, 14-mile bike, and a 3-mile run. For more information, please visit the LLS ^[3] Web site.

For a more detailed listing of myeloma-related events, please check the Myeloma Beacon Events Calendar ^[4].