Understanding Myeloma: Diagnosis and Novel Treatment Options

  • Date
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  • Presenter
    Nisha Joseph, MD
    Assistant Professor, Hematology & Medical Oncology
    School of Medicine
  • Location
    Online
    (See details below) Atlanta, Georgia 30322
  • Event Type

    Community Event

  • Description

    A Patient Education Webinar hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  • Details

    Black Americans have twice the incidence of myeloma as white Americans, with recent studies finding that Blacks are also less likely to receive the latest myeloma treatments, including transplants.

    Participants will learn:

    • Presenting symptoms of myeloma, diagnostic work up and standard
    • approach to treatment including stem cell transplant.
    • Differences between MGUS, smoldering myeloma and myeloma.
    • Recently approved therapy options and clinical trial development.
    • Resources provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

    This FREE virtual program is for all patients and caregivers. Each person participating should register separately.

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