Living Longer & Self-empowerment
March is International Myeloma Month, in Australia during the month we aim to raise awareness of myeloma and provide access to experts in the field through online seminars and local ‘My Greatest Walk’ community events. For information about a My Greatest Walk event in your state please see our events calendar here
Seminar 1 – Living Longer
Seminar 1: Recorded on Monday 18th March
Seminar 2 – Self-empowerment
Seminar 2: Recorded on Thursday 28th March
Speakers and presentations
Chairs: Danielle Hovey & Catherine Bowley
| Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Mark Henderson CEO |
| Standard Treatment, CAR T and BiTEs in the current Australian Climate | Assoc Prof Peter Mollee (QLD) |
| Managing Expectations of Emerging Therapies | Dr Wojit Janowski (NSW) |
| Ambassador Message (National) | |
| CAR T-Cell Therapy, The Australian Patient Experience | Ty Simpson (VIC) |
Chairs: Laura Jones & Natasha Clarke
| Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Chairs |
| Myeloma Australia Community Centred Projects | Narelle Smith (WA) |
| A Decade with Myeloma | Community Panel (National) |
| Building Support & Connection | Gather My Crew (National) |
| Using Diet as Medicine | Assoc Prof Nicole Kiss (VIC) |
| Living Well Longterm - Supportive Care | Nella Combe & Trish Joyce (VIC) |