November 30, 2021
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Friends,
This week in The Basics section, we’ve posted an article about Frontline Therapy that what factors are considered when making treatment decisions for frontline therapy. You can view that article here.
The next issue of The CLL Tribune will be available on Wednesday. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since our first issue. Stay tuned for a special email alert!
A CLL Doctor List is posted in our CLL Toolbox. This list is composed of CLL physicians recommended by our readers. Thanks to those who have provided updates and additions since we posted it. We’ll be incorporating them soon! You can access it here.
Upcoming Patient Support Meetings
Indianapolis, IN: CLL and Indolent Blood Cancers Support Group October 3rd at 6:00 PM. More information can be found here.
Tucker, GA: LLS Family Support Group October 4th at 7:00 PM. More information can be found here.
San Diego, CA: UCSD CLL Support Group October 5th at 4:00 PM. More information can be found here.
Live in the Charlotte, NC Area? A new CLL Patient & Caregiver Support and Education Group will be starting in partnership with the Levine Cancer Institute – Morehead in Charlotte, North Carolina. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM. Patients and family caregivers are welcome. Find out more about dates and registration here.
Live in Tampa, FL? Another NEW CLL Patient & Caregiver Support and Education Group will be starting in Tampa this fall: Tentative Meeting Date November 1st at Moffitt Cancer Center. Stay tuned for details!
If you’re aware of other CLL Patient Support Group meetings, let us know and we’ll post them. Thanks!
Patient Education Meetings
From time to time, we will make you aware of in-person Patient Education meetings coming up for those of us affected by CLL and lymphoma, specifically:
- Saturday, October 8th at 9 AM at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be hosting their New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area Blood Cancer Conference. Dr. Anthony Mato from the Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA will be speaking during the CLL breakout session. You can find out more information and register here. Breakfast and lunch will be served and there is no charge to attend. Parking is also complimentary.
- Wednesday, November 16th at 6 PM at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport – Mall of America in Bloomington, MN: The Lymphoma Research Foundation will be hosting Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia / Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma as part of their Ask the Doctor series. Timothy Call, from the Mayo Clinic is the featured speaker. You can find out more information and register here. Dinner will be served and there is no charge to attend.
Heads Up! The CLL Society has become aware of a series of unbranded (no specific drug discussion) patient education meetings coming up in September, October and November. CLL patients will share their personal stories, and local CLL experts will be providing a talk on the basics of CLL. A complimentary meal will be provided and parking is free. You are welcome to bring a guest.
One member of the CLL Society will be at each meeting to show a brief video and give a talk about the impact support and education groups have had on their CLL journey. We will provide practical tips and support for setting up a local CLL group and will stay afterwards to meet with attendees who may be interested in participating in a support group in those areas. We look forward to meeting you there. The next 8 confirmed meetings are:
- Thursday, September 29th in Portland, OR. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Tuesday, October 4th in Phoenix, AZ. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Thursday, October 6th in Park Ridge, NJ. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Tuesday, October 11th in Bloomington, MN. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Tuesday, October 25th in Golden, CO. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Saturday, October 29th in San Francisco, CA. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Thursday, November 10th in Metairie, LA. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
- Wednesday, November 16th in Austin, TX. More details in the flyer. Access it here.
In the meantime….
Stay strong.
We are all in this together.
Brian Koffman, MD
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