Focus on Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders

Last Modified: October 17, 2003

Conference Dates: April 2-3, 2004
Conference Location: Los Angeles, CA

Sponsoring Group: Imedex

Conference Web Page URL: www.imedex.com/calendars/oncology.htm

Topics Covered: Leading clinical and laboratory investigators will present cutting edge data on the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. Topics related to the supportive care of such patients treated with immunomodulators or cytotoxic therapy, including stem cell transplantation, will also be discussed.

Conference Objectives: After successful completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe current treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders

Comment on supportive therapies for patients with Myeloma
Comment on the prognostic value of cytogenetic markers
Evaluate the role of thalidomide in multiple Myeloma
Discuss immunomodulatory therapies in the treatment of multiple Myeloma
List promising new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of multiple Myeloma
Summarize the key features of the biology of multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders

Who Should Attend: This educational program is intended for hematologists/oncologists and other health care providers who are involved in and/or interested in multiple myeloma or plasma cell disorders. No specific knowledge or skills other than a basic training or familiarity with the practice of hematology/oncology is required for successful participation in this program.

Registration Information: To Register You may register on-line at www.imedex.com, call Imedex at +1 (770) 751 7332 or return the registration form in the announcement by mail or fax. If you mail the form, please keep a copy for your records. Registration confirmations will be issued before the meeting.

To qualify for special registration fees, registration and full payment must be received by Imedex by the dates specified.

Group Discounts
Multiple registrants from the same institute or practice each receive a $50 discount off the published registration fees, provided all registration forms and payments are received together. Only one discount will apply per physician. Discounts do not apply to residents and students.

Payment
Registration fees and hotel reservation guarantees can be remitted by credit card, check or wire transfer.

Conference Fees: $195

Continuing Education: Yes

Miscellany: Imedex®, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Imedex, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.