National Annual Myeloma Update 2023

Saturday 25th November, 2023, 10am AEDT

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.

DATE: Saturday 25th November, 2023
TIME: 10 AM AEDT
SPEAKER: Professor Miles Prince

TimeProgram
10:00Welcome and introduction of Professor Prince by Catherine Strickland (VIC)
10:05Presentation (Professor Prince)
Myeloma overview and update on new and emerging therapies
Chaired by Catherine Strickland (VIC)
10:45 Break
11:00Q+A Session (via interactive question box) - Chaired by Danielle Hovey (VIC)
11:30Close by Danielle Hovey (VIC)
LIVE CHAT

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Investigating the impact of dietary interventions in progression of MGUS & Smouldering myeloma to active myeloma

Recording from Wednesday 29 October 2023

An online seminar for those with MGUS and smouldering myeloma

Speaker

Dr Urvi Shah, Haematologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York

Chair

Alicia Hopper

For any queries or technical difficulties, please call 1800 693 566 or email nurses@myeloma.org.au

4th Myeloma Workshop 2023 – for the myeloma community

Recording from Saturday 26 August 2023

This event was held in Adelaide at the Hilton hotel.

Agenda

Welcome

Karin Knoester, Myeloma Australia Board Chair and Sandy Roberts, Myeloma Australia Ambassador

MGUS to Myeloma

Professor Hang Quach, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne

Current Treatment Options

Dr Angie Yong, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide

Supportive Care and shared decision making

Donna Catamero, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York

ChoiceApp: Shared decision making tool for people living with myeloma

Maya Joshi, CaPPRe

Special performance
Closing remarks

Mark Henderson, Myeloma Australia CEO

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Young And Strong: Thriving With Myeloma

Recording from Monday 22nd May 2023

An online seminar, empowering younger persons living with myeloma.

Agenda

Dr Hasib Sidiqi, Consultant Haematologist: 
Understanding late effects and toxicities of treatment
Nicola Beswick, Financial Advisor, Director of ProBono Financial Advice Network
: Financial security
Dr Veronica Johnston, Clinical Psychologist
: Adapting to changing relationship

Chairs

Catherine Bowley and Narelle Smith

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.