Monday 22nd May 2023
An online seminar, empowering younger persons living with myeloma.
Agenda:
- 7.00pm AEST:
Dr Hasib Sidiqi, Consultant Haematologist
Understanding late effects and toxicities of treatment - 7.30pm AEST:
Nicola Beswick, Financial Advisor, Director of ProBono Financial Advice Network
Financial security: Your questions answered - 8.00pm AEST:
Dr Veronica Johnston, Clinical Psychologist
Adapting to changing relationships
DATE:
Monday 22nd May 2023
7.00pm-8.30pm AEST
5.00pm-6.30pm AWST
6.30pm-8.00pm ACST
Chairs:
Catherine Bowley and Narelle Smith
LIVE CHAT
To ask questions on the day please use this live chat box by filling in your name and tapping ‘Join’.
For technical support on the day please call 0447 332 294, the session will be recorded and available for playback via the same link in the week following the live event.
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome. The form is available during and and after event.
National Myeloma Update 2022
Recording from Saturday 19th November 2022
Myeloma Australia’s annual National Myeloma Update. During the presentation Professor Miles Prince will give a general overview of myeloma along with new treatments, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
- Intro and Welcome
- Presentation 1: Myeloma Overview
- Short Break
- Presentation 2: New therapies
- Live Q+A (via interactive question box)
- Close
Speaker:
Professor Miles Prince
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Living with Myeloma in a Regional, Rural and Remote Setting
Recording from Wednesday 28th September 2022
Includes the following topics:
- Treating Myeloma Remotely
- TeleTrials
- Practical Considerations
Speakers:
Dr Louise Imlay-Gillespie
A/Prof Kate Burbury
Ms Kerin Young
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Wellness, Exercise and Nutrition
Recording from Friday 25 February 2022
Myeloma Australia is delighted to invite you to a free online educational event for people living with myeloma, their family and friends. This is a great opportunity to learn more about myeloma and related topics from experts in the field.
Speaker:
Debbie Cooper
Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Health, Function, Rehabilitation, Care, Nedlands
Topic:
Exercise Medicine: Multiple Myeloma
Speaker:
Clemency Nicolson
Accredited Practising Dietitian at The Nutrition Specialists, Innaloo
Topic:
Managing Nutrition with Myeloma
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Understanding Smouldering Myeloma
Recording from Friday 29 October 2021
A diagnosis of smouldering myeloma is given when myeloma is diagnosed at an early stage and does not require immediate treatment. Newcastle Myeloma Support Nurse Juliet Hill welcomes Dr Wojt Janowski a Consultant Haematologist. Dr Janowski provides an overview of smouldering myeloma, how that differs from active myeloma and what the current research says about treatment versus watch and wait.
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
National Myeloma Update & Best of ASH
Recording from Saturday 13 March 2021
Myeloma Australia is pleased to announce our first national online seminar for 2021. This is event is for people living with myeloma, their family, friends and care givers to learn more about myeloma, common treatments and new treatments in development. We have two experienced consultant haematologists from Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne providing an over view of myeloma and an update from the American Society of Haematology conference. This is the largest and most prestigious haematology conference in the world and was held virtually last December.
Speakers and Topics:
Dr George Grigoriadis
Consultant Haematologist, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria
Myeloma Overview
Dr Michael Low
Consultant Haematologist, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria
Update from the American Society of Haematology (ASH)
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Facing the Elephant in the Room – Preparing for end of life
Recording from Wednesday 21 October 2020 10am – 12:00pm (AEDT)
We recently invited the community to suggest some topics that are traditionally difficult to speak about or seldom discussed with the treating team. The overwhelming response to this survey was for a seminar discussing the role of palliative care and what happens at the end of life for those with myeloma. We have carefully selected a group of expert speakers and topics to hopefully improve your understanding of this extremely sensitive information.
We recommend watching this seminar with a support person if possible. If you would like to discuss the content, please don’t hesitate to contact our Myeloma Support Nurses via the contact details below.
Speakers and Topics:
Dr Ian Irving
Consultant Haematologist, ICON Cancer Centre, QLD
End of Life Care in Myeloma
Kaye Hose
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant, Austin Health, VIC
Demystifying Palliative Care
Kristina Thomas
Clinical Research Fellow, Centre for Palliative Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, VIC
CarerHelp Website
Kerry and Peter Gibson
Consumer Representative
Facing the Elephant
Q&A Panel
All Speakers
Please take the time to fill in our evaluation form – all feedback is welcome.
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Clinical Trials Online Seminar
Recording from Friday 31 July 2020 11am – 12:45pm (AEST)
Speakers and Topics:
Dr Wojt Janowski, Haematologist, Calvary Mater Newcastle:
The Role of Clinical Trials in Myeloma
Associate Professor Kate Burbury, Haematologist, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre:
The Development of TeleTrials
Lisa Fisher, Clinical Trials Nurse, Westmead Hospital:
The Role of the Clinical Trials Nurse
For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au
Myeloma Australia arranges full day seminars and half day workshops, to provide people living with myeloma, their family and friends access to up to date information about myeloma and its treatment delivered by experienced health professionals. These events also enable support and fellowship to the myeloma community.
Please see our calendar of events for details of an event near you.
