Arizona Myeloma Network focuses conference on 'living' with
cancer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - March 9, 2012 -The Translational Genomics
Research Institute (TGen) will present new research about the
blood-cell cancer known as multiple myeloma at a free public
conference hosted by the Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN).
More than 300 people are expected at AzMN's 6th annual "Living with
Myeloma" conference, planned from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March
24, at the Chaparral Suites Ballroom, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale, Ariz.
The conference is designed to provide patients, their families,
friends, caregivers, researchers, physicians and healthcare
professionals with cutting-edge information about the latest
research and the newest therapies for myeloma, which is a complex
and often misdiagnosed cancer of bone marrow plasma cells that
attacks and destroys bone.
TGen's Dr. Bodour Salhia, an Assistant Professor in TGen's
Integrated Cancer Genomics Division, will present her research,
looking into novel approaches for targeting multiple myeloma.
"It's exciting to be able to present at this conference," Dr.
Salhia said. "Forums like the Living with Myeloma conference help
to empower people living with myeloma to have knowledge and hope;
two critical elements of recovery."
In addition to TGen's Dr. Salhia, other nationally recognized
myeloma experts scheduled for the conference are: Dr. Robert Kyle
and Dr. Joseph Mikhael of the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Bart Barlogie of the
University of Arkansas, Dr. Cristina Gasparetto of Duke University,
and Dr. Jeffrey Schriber of Scottsdale Healthcare's Virginia G.
Piper Cancer Center and Arizona Oncology.
"Our myeloma conferences have become an important opportunity for
patients and families to learn about this rare form of blood
cancer, and other cancers, and feel less alone," says Barbara
Kavanagh, Founder and President of the Arizona Myeloma
Network.
Registration is available online at
http://azmyelomanetwork.org/what/2012confreg.html, or from 8-9 a.m.
at the conference. Free continental breakfast and lunch will be
provided, and 5.5 Continuing Medical Education credits are
available to medical professionals.
About the Arizona Myeloma Network
Founded in 2004, the Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit charity organization that conducts outreach events and
education programs, with special consideration for the underserved
African-American, Asian-Pacific, Hispanic American and Native
American populations. Volunteers and donations are always welcomed.
For more information, visit: www.azmyelomanetwork.org.
Press Contact:
Barbara Kavanagh
623-388-6837
[email protected]