The 29th Annual IWMF Educational Forum
The annual IWMF Educational Forum provides a unique opportunity to learn and connect with Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) specialists, clinicians, researchers, patients, family, and caregivers. The two-day program of the 2024 Ed Forum featured pertinent and timely information about the symptoms and complications of WM, current treatment options, new therapies, and wellness, and concluded with our popular “Ask the Doctors” question-and-answer session. It was truly an opportunity to Immerse, Explore, and Soar!
IWMF Ed Forum May 4th & 5th 2024
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Genomics Latest and Greatest
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Novel Strategies to Block MYD88 Signaling in WM
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Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinmia Basics Diagnostics, Understanding Lab Tests, Symptoms
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A Story of Hope from Both Sides of the Stethoscope Patient & Doctor’s Journey Together
Dr. Jeffrey Matous and Elsa Bradley (IWMF Community Member) discuss their longstanding patient-doctor relationship, and how trust and communication helps Elsa navigate her Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) journe
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Finding Wellness in a Wacky World
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WM Clinical Trials Network
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Pick Your Poison Treatment Options
Learn about current Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia therapies, strategies to reduce toxicities, how treatment is sequenced, emerging therapies, and ongoing clinical trials.
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Ben Rude Heritage Society and Accelerate the Cure
Newton Guerin, IWMF President & CEO; Laurie Rude-Betts, Founder BRHS; and Carl Harrington share updates on the Ben Rude Heritage Society and the Accelerate the Cure Campaign.
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Second Opinion The Doctor Will See You Now
Each of our panel experts will explain their management plan for several complex Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia patient cases.
Panelists:
- Stephen Ansell, MD, PhD
- Shirley D’Sa, MD, FRCP, FRCPath
- Sheeba Thomas, MD
- Judith Trotman, MBChB, FRACP, FRCPA
- Moderator: Meg Mangin
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IWMF Research Programs, Robert Kyle Career Development, Glenn Cantor Early Career Research Fund
Newton Guerin, IWMF CEO & President welcomes attendees back for day two of the Ed Forum. Dr. Stephen Ansell provide IWMF funded research update, announces the Robert Kyle Career Development Award Recipients. Drs. Abeykoon and Guerrara provide brief overview of their career and why they chose research WM. Dr. Ansell concludes with the announcment of the Glenn Cantor Memorial Early Career Research Fund.
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Optimizing Quality of Life with Integrative Oncology
A patient-centered, evidence-informed field of cancer care that utilizes mind and body practices, natural products, and lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside conventional/allopathic cancer treatments. Integrative oncology aims to optimize health, quality of life and clinical outcomes and to empower people to become active participants before, during and beyond cancer treatment. Integrative oncology uses guided meditation to help with anxiety, depression, and sleep management; diet and nutrition to help with overall health.
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Ask the Doctors Live Q&A Panel
Panelists:
- Jorge Castillo, MD
- Jeffrey Matous, MD
- Sheeba Thomas, MD
- Judith Trotman, MBChB, FRACP, FRCPA
Guest Panelists:
- Shirley D’Sa, MD, FRCP, FRCPath
- Mary Kwok, MD
Moderators: Peter DeNardis & Lisa Wise
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