Wednesday, September 20, 2023
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Myeloma Rounds Winston-Salem
Marriott Winston-Salem
Hearn CD
425 North Cherry Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
*Healthcare professionals: LLS will cover your parking; details will be provided on your reminder email sent prior to the program.
Agenda
5:30 PM – Dinner and Networking
6:30 PM – Welcome and Overview of LLS Resources
Cindy Varga, MD and Lauren Berger, MPH
6:37 PM – Update on Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research in 2023
Cindy Varga, MD
6:50 PM– Case Presentation and Discussion on Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) vs. No ASCT
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
7:20 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Sequencing of Bispecifics and CAR-T
John Mckay, DO and Hamza Khan, MD
7:50 PM – Case Presentation and Discussion on Induction and Maintenance Approach to Ultra High-Risk Patients
Eben Lichtman, MD and Yash Agrawal, MD
8:20 PM – Discussion and Wrap-up
All Faculty
8:30 PM – Conclusion
Description
Live interactive continuing medical education activity for healthcare professionals in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas to discuss multiple myeloma updates and challenges in treatment.
Target Audience
This CE activity is intended for hematologists-oncologists, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients with myeloma.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this CE activity, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the latest developments in myeloma, including current and emerging treatments
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Engage patients and caregivers in discussions on clinical trials, newly approved therapies and emerging therapies for myeloma, including combination therapies, CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies
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Identify strategies for optimal patient care
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Apply evidence-based treatment strategies
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Access patient support resources
Advisory Group
Cindy Varga, MD (Chair)
Levine Cancer Institute
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
Duke Blood Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Eben Lichtman, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
John Mckay, DO
Wake Forrest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
Faculty
Cindy Varga, MD (Chair)
Levine Cancer Institute
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
Lauren Berger, MPH
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rye Brook, NY
Yash Agrawal, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
Duke Blood Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Hamza Khan, MD
Wake Forrest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
Eben Lichtman, MD
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
John Mckay, DO
Wake Forrest Baptist
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, NC
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
This activity is supported in part by an independent educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Additional funding provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: Profeducation@LLS.org.
