Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms, Therapies, and Communicating with your Healthcare Team

Wed, June 10, 2020 4:00 PM - Wed, June 10, 2020 6:00 PM at https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=547294&

Speaker

Craig Cole, MD
Breslin Cancer Center
Michigan State University

Lauren Hamel, PhD
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Wayne State University


Program

African Americans have roughly twice the incidence of myeloma as white Americans, with recent studies finding that blacks are also less likely to receive the latest myeloma treatments or combination therapies, and more likely to encounter delays in receiving treatment, including transplants.

This is a free educational event for patients and families affected by multiple myeloma. Dr. Cole will discuss the basics of myeloma including symptoms of myeloma, how myeloma progresses, and current and emerging therapies for treating myeloma. Dr. Hamel will equip patients and family members with tools to improve communication with your care team and tips to advocate for your care.

We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.

REGISTER HERE

If you do not have an email address, please call Lauren Wagner, Patient & Community Outreach Manager at 248-581-3891 or lauren.wagner@lls.org to register.