Wednesday, May 8, 2024
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Myeloma Rounds Durham
Hilton Durham near Duke University
Trinity Ballroom
3800 Hillsborough Road
Durham, North Carolina 27705
Self-parking is complimentary
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 – Updates in Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research in 2024
Cristiana Costa Chase, DO
6:50 PM– Case Presentation on Transplant Considerations in Amyloidosis and Discussion*
John Mckay, DO
7:20 PM – Case Presentation on Clonal Hematopoiesis in Patients Receiving Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy and Discussion*
Cindy Varga, MD
7:50 PM – Case Presentation on MRD Testing and Discussion*
Eben Lichtman, MD
8:20 PM – Discussion and Wrap-up
All Faculty
8:30 PM – Conclusion
*Additional discussants: Drs. Gasparetto, Kang, and Voorhees
Description
Live interactive continuing medical education activity for healthcare professionals in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and surrounding areas to discuss multiple myeloma updates and challenges in treatment.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for hematologists-oncologists, medical oncologists, physician associates, advanced practice providers, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients with myeloma.
Educational Objectives
After completing this 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 disparities and challengies in diagnosis and treatment of myeloma
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Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for optimal patient care
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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
Grace Elsey, PharmD, BCOP
Levine Cancer Institute
Atrium Health
Charlotte, 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
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
Guest discussants: Cristina Gasparetto, MD, Yubin Kang, MD, and Peter Voorhees, MD
This activity is provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Medical Learning Institute, Inc., in collaboration with the Association of Cancer Care Centers™ (ACCC).
Supported by an educational grant from Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
For questions, concerns, or assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact us at: Profeducation@LLS.org.
