Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, UNMC invite public to free non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma presentation Aug. 29 in 7 sites across Nebraska

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites the public to a free presentation on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CDT.
 
Patients, family members, friends and health professionals are invited to attend.
 
The presentation will be transmitted live from Omaha via teleconference to Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Hastings and Scottsbluff.
 
During a presentation titled “Meet the Doctor About Vaccine Therapy, Clinical Trials and Other Treatments for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Julie Vose, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the University of Nebraska Medical Center oncology/hematology section, will discuss the latest information on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including treatments and how targeted therapies work, as well as new drugs. She also will talk about clinical trials.
 
UNMC – along with its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center — is home to one of the most successful cancer centers in the world. Medical center scientists are known particularly for their expertise in leukemias and lymphomas. The cancer team has led and participated in research that has resulted in better cancer treatments and improved patient care around the world.
 
Pre-registration for the free program is required by Monday, Aug. 27. For more information, contact Tonya Schroeder in Omaha at (402) 344-2242 or (888) 847-4974. Dinner will be provided at no cost with pre-registration.
 
The presentation will be available at the following locations:
  • Omaha – the University of Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd  Street and Dewey Avenue, Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater
  • Lincoln – Bryan LGH Medical Center East, 1500 S. 48th  St., Plaza East Classroom 3
  • Grand Island – St. Francis Memorial Health Center, 2116 W. Faidley Ave., teleconference room, 2nd  floor
  • Hastings – Mary Lanning Hospital, Medical Services Building, Classroom D/E
  • Kearney – Good Samaritan Health Systems, Cancer Center, 102 E. 33rd St. Enter at west door
  • North Platte – Great Plains Regional Medical Center, 601 West Leota St., Platte Room
  • Scottsbluff – Regional West Medical Center, 4021 Ave. B (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. MDT), Monument Room
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