CLL 101: Biology, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Wednesday, March 26 at 11:30 AM – 1 PM PT, 12:30 – 2 PM MT, 1:30 – 3 PM CT, 2:30 – 4 PM ET
(Duration 90 minutes)
Description
Join CLL Society for an engaging and informative webinar designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with CLL for decades, or supporting a loved one on their journey, this session will cover the key aspects of CLL in an accessible and easy-to-understand format.
Nurse Practitioner Josie Montegaard will present on the basics of CLL, including its biology, the distinction between CLL and SLL, its classification as a chronic disease, symptoms and how it presents, diagnosis and testing, as well as potential causes, including genetic and environmental factors. CLL patient advocate Stephen Feldman will share important resources and help moderate your questions.
The webinar will be geared towards beginners.
Speakers
Welcome:

Robyn Brumble, MSN, RN
Director of Scientific Affairs & Research
CLL Society
Moderator and Speaker:

Stephen Feldman
CLL Patient Advocate
Speaker:

Josie Montegaard, MSN AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Advanced Questions:
Ask your question in advance of the event by emailing [email protected] by Monday, March 24th. Please include “CLL 101 Webinar” in the subject line.
Questions asked in advance are provided to the speaker in preparation for the event. Questions that are applicable to more than one person and succinctly written to have broad interest have a higher chance of being asked by the moderator.
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This program was made possible by generous donors and grant support from Genentech.
CLL Society Resources
- CLL / SLL Patient Education Toolkit
- Understanding Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL / SLL)
- Active Surveillance
- Recognizing When It Is Time to Treat
- Cancer-Related Fatigue
- Managing Symptoms
- CLL Glossary
- Test Before Treat™
- CLL Support Groups
- Sign up for CLL Society’s This Week email
- Please Consider Donating to CLL Society
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