CLL Society Alert - October 23, 2018

[lankisterguy]

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This newsletter is issued by email several times per month listing many upcoming in-person support meetings and educational forums all over the USA & Canada. It's very easy to sign up to get your own copy.

Use this link to get an online copy where all the "more information here" links are live. campaign.r20.constantcontac...

Len

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Hello Friends,

This week we feature our first Clinical Trial Banner that links to a trial offering an existing potential option for patients progressing on ibrutinib. Read about it here.

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Patient and Caregiver Educational Forum

The CLL Society's first Patient and Caregiver Educational forum for 2018 is scheduled for Nov. 3 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.

I'll be there along with Dr. Deborah Stevens and others. Hope you can make it. To find out more and register, please click here.

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Expert Access is open!

Don't have access to a CLL expert? Need a second opinion? We are pleased to offer a free 2nd opinion from a top CLL expert through a HIPAA compliant online video consultation. Don't wait, apply now!

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CLL-Specific Support Group Meetings Coming Up!

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM in Berea, OH - The Northeast Ohio CLL Patient Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

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Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 PM in Rochester, NY - The Rochester NY CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

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Saturday, October 27th at 10:00 AM in Nashville, TN - The Nashville CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

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Thursday, November 1st at 7:00 PM in New City, NY - The CLL Information & Support Group of Rockland County NY, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be meeting. More information here.

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Monday, November 5th at 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, IN - The CLL and Indolent Blood Cancers Support Group will be meeting. More information here.

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Click here for the most up-to-date information on all CLL Society support group meetings.

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Upcoming Special events:

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Cure Magazine Twitter Chat Event

Thursday, October 25, 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST

Join @Cure_magazine on Twitter for the Living with Cancer Tweet Chat. Use #CureConnect to join the discussion.

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Lymphoma Research Foundation Sponsored Meeting

Tuesday, October 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Tampa, FL

The Lymphoma Research Foundation invites you to attend a FREE program: Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma: Updates on Lymphoma and Treatment Options at the Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens featuring Bijal D. Shah, MD from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Find out more information and register here.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sponsored Meetings

Tuesday, November 6 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Moraine, OH

LLS invites you to attend this FREE Patient Education Program: Living Well with CLL: diagnosis, treatment and support held at The Mandalay Banquet & Event Center in Moraine, OH, featuring Brandon Cutler, DO, from Kettering Physician Network and Lynn M. Foubert, MSW, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, from Premier Health. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. This event is free but space is limited and registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

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That's it for now.

Stay strong.

We are all in this together!

Brian

[Mystic75]

Thank you, Len, for your updates and keeping us informed!

[Annvaughan]

Thank you for posting this information. I am a member of the Orlando CLL Society group. My husband and I have gained so much knowledge and support - and have created wonderful friendships through this group. I encourage everyone to take advantage. Our next meeting is on the Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, North Tower, 52 W. Underwood St., Conference Room NT4, Orlando, FL 32806. You can go to the CLL Society webpage and find out more information or just send me a message.