Friday, June 27, 2008

Lymphoma Research Foundation: Educational Forum on Lymphoma 2008

Lymphoma Research Foundation and Lymphoma Foundation Canada, in collaboration with Cancer Legal Resource Center, CLL Information Group, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, National Marrow Donor Program(R), Planet Cancer and UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Present:

13th Annual
North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma
For Lymphoma Patients, Survivors and Loved Ones

September 26 - 28, 2008
San Francisco, CA | Hotel Nikko

The premier patient education and networking forum for lymphoma patients, survivors, loved ones and healthcare professionals in North America!

Over 600 lymphoma patients, survivors and loved ones attended in 2007!

This year's agenda will include more information by disease type than ever before!


About the Forum
The North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is the most comprehensive lymphoma-specific educational conference in North America! This 2 1/2 day annual program provides people with lymphoma and their loved ones with critical information about making the best decisions on treatment options, patient support issues and the latest in lymphoma research.

Program Chairs
Laurie Sehn, MD, MPH
British Columbia Cancer Agency

Julie M. Vose, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Program Agenda
View the complete agenda and speaking faculty here.

New for 2008
* Expanded Conference Structure: More disease- and treatment-specific breakout sessions, an expanded and new research panel format, comprehensive clinical trials education by disease type, special topic post-conference workshops and much more!
* Expert Speaking Faculty: Hear a variety of presentations and have your specific questions answered by our expert speaking faculty comprised of over 25 lymphoma specialists and patient support experts from around the world.
* Unrivaled Networking: Meet other people with your same type of lymphoma from around the world and exchange ideas and experiences. Networking opportunities include: welcome reception, meals, extended breaks and disease-specific breakout sessions.

Hotel Accommodations
Special group rates are available from September 25, 2008 to September 29, 2008. View hotel information and rates here.

Registration Information
The early registration fee for lymphoma patients, survivors and loved ones is $50 USD per person until August 1, 2008. After August 1, 2008, the registration fee increases to $75 USD per person. Registration fees include the following meals: Friday Welcome Reception and breakfast, lunch and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. REGISTER EARLY as space is limited!

FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Web: Click Here
Call: (800) 500-9976
Fax: (310) 204-7043
Mail: Lymphoma Research Foundation
8800 Venice Boulevard, Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Program Supporters
The 2008 North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is supported by unrestricted educational grants to the Lymphoma Research Foundation from:

Presenting Sponsor:
Genentech BioOncology | Biogen Idec

Gold Sponsors:
Celgene
Cephalon Oncology
Merck Oncology
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Silver Sponsor:
Lilly Oncology


What 2007 Attendees Have Said
* "I was extremely impressed with the expertise of the presenters and the whole flow of the conference. We could not have been taken better care of."
* "The amount of information could have been much more overwhelming if it had not been cushioned by care and attention."
* "The effort to provide contact with others of similar diagnoses was particularly appreciated!"
* "The breakout sessions on my type of lymphoma were by far the most valuable and connecting with fellow patients. It was very hopeful."
* "This was great for our needs."
* "The program was well done . . . all staff and speakers worked seamlessly with a good discussion between speakers and audience. Thank you!"
* "Very good how you helped attendees interact so often with fellow patients. We were given very useful updates."
* "The selection of topics was representative of many patient concerns."
* "Program provided me with helpful info in understanding my lymphoma."


Online information available at
http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=chKOI6PEImE&b=3905329

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