The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF) and the University of Chicago Medical Center will host a one-day free conference in Chicago for AA and MDS patients and their family members on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Come learn the latest on the diagnosis and treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes from leading experts:
- Dr. Andrew Artz, University of Chicago Medical Center
- Dr. Steven Gore, Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
- Dr. Isabel Schuermeyer, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
- Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
Get your questions answered. Meet other patients. Learn about treatment options, how to talk to your doctor, and methods for maintaining emotional and physical health. Breakfast and lunch are included.
When:
Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 8:45am to 3:45pm
Registration begins at 7:45am
Where:
Wyndham Chicago (Google map)
633 North St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611Parking is available in the hotel at a conference rate.
Registration:For more information (including hotel accommodations) or to register, see the event page, the online registration page, or phone 877-295-5620 or 507-288-5620 and ask for the registrar.
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Aplastic Anemia Update: Understanding New and Emerging Therapies
Come learn the latest on the diagnosis and treatment of Aplastic Anemia from a leading expert, Dr. Philip Scheinberg from the National Institutes of Health. Get your questions answered. Meet other patients. Learn about treatment options, how to talk to your doctor, and methods for maintaining emotional and physical health. Drinks and snacks are included.
When:
Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Registration begins at 4:00pm
Where:
Wyndham Chicago (Google map)
633 North St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611Parking is available in the hotel at a conference rate.
Registration:
For more information (including hotel accommodations) or to register, see the event page, the online registration page, or phone 877-295-5620 or 507-288-5620 and ask for the registrar. Identify the event you want to attend: Aplastic Anemia Update – Chicago.
