11TH ANNUAL
NORTH TEXAS BLOOD CANCER CONFERENCE FAQs
September 10, 2016
Sheraton Hotel – Dallas, TX
www.ntxbloodcancerconference.org
Sheraton Hotel – Dallas, TX
www.ntxbloodcancerconference.org
WHAT IS IT?
A free educational conference that consists of break-out sessions led by leading hematology and oncology experts from across the country. They will provide the most recent updates on research, breakthroughs, treatment advancements and survivorship issues within the cancer area. It includes breakfast, lunch, access to the Cancer Expo and an opportunity to hear the keynote speaker. There are also opportunities to hear from other North Texans through roundtable discussions, a survivorship panel, an “Ask an Oncologist” panel and more.
A free educational conference that consists of break-out sessions led by leading hematology and oncology experts from across the country. They will provide the most recent updates on research, breakthroughs, treatment advancements and survivorship issues within the cancer area. It includes breakfast, lunch, access to the Cancer Expo and an opportunity to hear the keynote speaker. There are also opportunities to hear from other North Texans through roundtable discussions, a survivorship panel, an “Ask an Oncologist” panel and more.
WHO IS THE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER?
Dr. Ken Anderson is the Program Director at the Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center and LeBow Institute for Myeloma Therapeutics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He is a pioneer in the multiple myeloma research/treatment industry. He is an LLS-funded researcher and one of the doctors that treated legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw.
Dr. Ken Anderson is the Program Director at the Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center and LeBow Institute for Myeloma Therapeutics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He is a pioneer in the multiple myeloma research/treatment industry. He is an LLS-funded researcher and one of the doctors that treated legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw.
WHO ELSE IS PRESENTING?
A complete list of speakers for the general sessions can be found here and a list of speakers for the healthcare professionals can be found here.
IS IT ALL
BLOOD CANCER?
No! This event has topics that are applicable to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals of ALL cancers. Since it is a completely customizable day (participants can select each of their break-out sessions based on their interest), participants can choose to attend the sessions that are most applicable to them.
No! This event has topics that are applicable to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals of ALL cancers. Since it is a completely customizable day (participants can select each of their break-out sessions based on their interest), participants can choose to attend the sessions that are most applicable to them.
I CAN EARN
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?
Nurses and social workers who stay for the entire conference can earn 4.0 FREE CEUs from LLS. In addition to the credits, LLS is hosting a graduate poster session. First place will win $500 and there are additional cash prizes available.
Nurses and social workers who stay for the entire conference can earn 4.0 FREE CEUs from LLS. In addition to the credits, LLS is hosting a graduate poster session. First place will win $500 and there are additional cash prizes available.
WHAT TYPE OF
TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?
What’s New in Blood Cancers?
Where Does Fitness Fit? Exercise & Cancer
Life After Cancer: The New Normal
Too Young for This: Talking to Children About Cancer
A Zone of Our Own: Adolescent & Young Adult Panel Discussion
Parenting a Child With Cancer
Cancer’s Impact on Fertility & Sexuality
And much more.
What’s New in Blood Cancers?
Where Does Fitness Fit? Exercise & Cancer
Life After Cancer: The New Normal
Too Young for This: Talking to Children About Cancer
A Zone of Our Own: Adolescent & Young Adult Panel Discussion
Parenting a Child With Cancer
Cancer’s Impact on Fertility & Sexuality
And much more.
WHO CAN
ATTEND?
Everybody can attend the conference. There is information geared towards patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family, health care professionals, students, etc. The theme is an inspirational one that is focused on Living Your Best Life during and after cancer.
Everybody can attend the conference. There is information geared towards patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family, health care professionals, students, etc. The theme is an inspirational one that is focused on Living Your Best Life during and after cancer.
WHAT DOES IT
COST?
Nothing! This event is a completely FREE educational opportunity organized by LLS but registration ahead of the event is required.
Nothing! This event is a completely FREE educational opportunity organized by LLS but registration ahead of the event is required.
WHERE DO I
REGISTER?
www.ntxbloodcancerconference.org
Registration to the conference automatically grants an attendee access to the North Texas Cancer Expo.
www.ntxbloodcancerconference.org
Registration to the conference automatically grants an attendee access to the North Texas Cancer Expo.
I HAVE
QUESTIONS. WHO DO I ASK?
Reach out to Seetha Modi at Seetha.Modi@lls.org or (972) 996-5905
Reach out to Seetha Modi at Seetha.Modi@lls.org or (972) 996-5905
See the reverse side for FAQs about
the NTX Cancer Expo
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