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2019 IWMF Educational Forum

2019 IWMF Educational ForumThe DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City – Philadelphia, PAJune 7-9, 2019 The IWMF's annual Educational Forum presents a unique opportunity for patients and caregivers to learn about our disease from world-renowned specialists in Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) who are involved in many areas of clinical practice and research. Held in a different part of the United States every year, the “Ed Forum” offers something for everyone, no matter what your experience or level of knowledge.

Dr. Treon Livestream from 2019 IWMF Ed. Forum

Mark your calendars now! On Saturday, June 8th, from 2:20 - 3:30 US EDT, Dr. Steven Treon, MD, PhD will be viewable live and online (further details below). His Topic will be "Breaking News from the Front: IWWM-10 and the IWMF-LLS Strategic Research Roadmap Summit".

Upcoming LLS and IWMF Patient Meetings

The LLS Blood Cancer Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, and Dr. Steven Treon of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be presenting on the topic of Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM). While the conference is free for attendees, registration is required. For more details regarding the complete agenda (there are other blood cancer sessions that day) and how to register, CLICK HERE. This is a great opportunity to be updated on the latest information about WM from Dr. Treon. The conference will also have sessions on CAR-T therapies, survivorship, and diet tips for survivors and caregivers. If you can’t make it to this conference, you’ll be able to see Dr. Treon (and many other prominent WM specialists) at the IWMF Educational Forum on June 7-9 in Philadelphia, PA. CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the IWMF Educational Forum.

ASH-2018 Bing Center Poster Presentations

The 60th Annual ASH meeting & exposition was held was held December 1-4, 2018 in San Diego, CA. The following are the posters presented by the Bing Center for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia.

5th International Patient-Physician Summit on WM - Videos Posted

The videos from the 5th International Patient-Physician Summit on WM have been posted to the Bing Center YouTube Channel. Please visit https://www.youtube.com/user/bingcenterforwm to access the entire list of videos.

Bing Center Posters Presented at IWWM-10

The 10th International Workshop on Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia was held October 11-13, 2018 in New York City, USA. The following are the 8 posters presented by the Bing Center for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia.

A Patient's Legacy Gift

“Dana-Farber has given me a second life,” says Lu Kleppinger, who was treated for a rare blood cancer. “We wanted to make the largest impact possible. What greater gift can we give than one to save lives?” Lu and her husband, Tony, wanted to support the research that saved Lu’s life, so they decided to include Dana-Farber in their estate plans as they prepare for retirement. “It’s the ultimate gift,” continues Lu.