Pittsburgh, PA, October 27, 2012
Cutaneous Lymphoma Patient Educational Forum
15th Annual Brian V. Jegasothy Support Group for CTCL, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Date and Time
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 8:30am - 1:30pm
Location
About This Forum
This free educational program is offered to help patients, caregivers and others affected by cutaneous lymphoma receive accurate information about cutaneous lymphoma, learn about current treatment options, connect with other people who share similar experiences, and obtain information about resources and support available.
Reasons to Attend
- Learn about your specific type of cutaneous lymphoma, treatment options and clinical trials
- Hear a variety of presentations and have your questions answered by our expert speaking faculty and patient support speakers
- Meet other people who can help you live a better life with cutaneous lymphoma
Event Agenda
8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am Welcome
Sue McCann, MSN, RN, DNC
Coordinator, Photopheresis and CTCL Research
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
9:05 am Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation Update
Kira Mann, Director of Development
9:25 am Overview of CTCL and Treatment Options
Lisa Grandinetti, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Pittsburgh
9:45 am Common Symptoms of CTCL and What to Do About Them!
Larisa Geskin, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology
University of Pittsburgh
10:10 am Break
10:25 am Research Update at UPMC: Clinical Trials and Bench Research
Sara Story, MD, Cutaneous Oncology Research Fellow
Brittany O’Neil, MS III
10:50 am Patient Discussion Panel (speakers TBD)
11:30 am Q & A Panel
All Presenters
11:45 am Lunch
12:30 pm Patient and Caregiver Support Group Session Breakouts
Facilitators: Elizabeth Gittrich, RN: Caregiver Group Room S123
Kira Mann, CLF: Patient Group Room S120
1:30 pm Event Ends
To download a copy of this agenda, click here.
Event Supporters
The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation thanks the generous supporters of this educational forum:
