Myeloma Canada InfoSession in Kelowna

Patients, family members and friends are invited to attend a

Myeloma Canada InfoSession

Learn from the experts about multiple myeloma, treatment and

research updates in British Columbia

Registration is free

Space is limited, so register early

Agenda

9:00 -	9:30	Registration and Continental breakfast
9:30 -	9:45	Introduction: Who is Myeloma Canada and What Do We Do? Michelle Oana, Myeloma Canada
9:45 -	10:45	Myeloma Basics and New Therapies in Canada Dr. Jesse Shustik, Oncologist / Hematologist
10:45 -	11:00	Health Break
11:00 -	11:45	Managing Side Effects Phyllis Cherry, RN
11:45 -	1:00	Lunch
1:00-	1:45	The Drug Approval Process in Canada Martine Elias, Myeloma Canada
1:45 -	2:30	The MCRN Canadian Myeloma Database Dr Chris Venner MD, Oncologist / Hematologist
2:30 -	3:00	The Patient Journey and Patient & Caregiver Support Ron Surry & Terrilyn Surry

Myeloma Canada InfoSession Speakers

Dr Jesse Shustik - Oncologist / Hematologist, BC Cancer Agency

Mrs Martine Elias - Director of Access, Advocacy & Community Relations, Myeloma Canada

Michelle Oana - Associate Director of Development and
Communications, Myeloma Canada

Dr. Christopher Paul Venner, MD - Hematologist and Assistant Professor,

Medical Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute

Ron & Terrilyn Surry, Support group leader for BC South
interior and Ron’s caregiver and wife

Phyllis Cherry - RN, Shuswap Lake General Hospital