The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites the public to a free presentation on chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. central time. The presentation, originating in Omaha, will be transmitted live via teleconference to Lincoln, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, North Platte and Scottsbluff.
Patients, family members, friends and health professionals are invited to attend. Dinner will be provided.
“Meet the Doctor About Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia,” will be presented by Marcel Devetten, M.D., assistant professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center oncology/hematology section. He will talk about the latest information on CML, including treatment, side effect management, and clinical trials for newly diagnosed patients or those who have relapsed.
UNMC, and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is home to one of the most successful cancer centers in the world, known particularly for their expertise in treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. The cancer team also has led and participated in research that has resulted in better cancer treatments and improved patient care around the world.
The presentation will be available at the following locations:
Omaha – 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 A
Grand Island – Central District Health Department, 1137 S. Locust
Hastings – Mary Lanning Hospital, Medical Services Building, Classroom D
Kearney – Good Samaritan Health Systems, Cancer Center, 102 E. 33rd St. Enter at west door
North Platte – Great Plains Regional medical Center, 601 W. Leota St., Dakota Room
Scottsbluff – Regional West Medical Center, 4021 Ave. B Monument Room (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. mountain time)
Continuing education credit of one contact hour is available for nurses through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Pre-registration for the free program is required. Contact Tonya Schroeder in Omaha at (402) 344-2242 or (888) 847-4974 or email tonya.schroeder@lls.org. Dinner will be provided at no cost with pre-registration.
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