Treatment Options for Blood Cancer Patients

Saturday, May 5, 2012
7:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Where? Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hote

The Leukemia Research Foundation, in cooperation with Loyola University Health System, and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) hosts a FREE conference for leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients and caregivers.

The conference will be held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Parking, a continental breakfast and lunch are provided, free of charge. For updated information on topics, participating physicians or to make a reservations, visit www.leukemia-research.org/treatmentoptions, or call 847-424-0600.

The Treatment Options for Blood Cancer Patients Conference is an informational and educational program specifically designed for blood cancer patients and their families – to provide background on the various types of treatments available for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers. Medical experts representing NMDP and some of the most prominent transplant centers in the United States such as the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, Loyola University Medical Center and its Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Rush University Medical Center, and Northwestern University’s Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, present detailed research data, treatment trends, and insights at this forum. Newly diagnosed patients, blood cancer survivors, caregivers and family members will learn useful information at this conference.

Website: http://www.leukemia-research.org/TreatmentOptions

Event type: Support/Social Group, Youth, 21 and under, Conference, Discussion, Education, Senior, Make a Difference Partner

Please note: Indicating that you are interested or going to this event does not necessarily guarantee admission. Refer to the event description for details about attending the event.

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