Free Town Hall Meeting for Leukemia, Lymphoma and MDS Patients January 25, 2009

A person diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myelodysplastic syndromes has likely consulted with more than one doctor about the diagnosis, treatment, recovery and prognosis. A plan is developed, a treatment begins and the patient returns home. Then, the real questions begin. What’s the latest knowledge about the disease and its treatment? How will this impact the daily routine for myself and my family? What do I do if I suffer side effects? How will I know if something is out of the ordinary? Where can I find more information for myself and those who will help me recover?

Leading hematologists/oncologists from seven Chicagoland hospitals will participate in a free Annual Town Hall Meeting presented by the Leukemia Research Foundation.

These medical experts will answer questions from blood cancer patients and their families and caregivers – moderated by the 2008 Leukemia Research Foundation Nurse of the Year Tracy Smiley, RN, BSN from John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital:

Martin Tallman, M.D.
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Patrick Stiff, M.D., ABIM
Director, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center

Parameswaran Venugopal, M.D.
Rush University Medical Center

Koen van Besien, M.D.
University of Chicago Medical Center

Rose Catchatourian, M.D.
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital

Nobuko Hijiya, M.D.
Children's Memorial Hospital

Bruce Sharon, M.D.
University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago - Pediatrics

Official Website: http://www.leukemia-research.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=299&srcid=242