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CAR-T Cell expert Dr. Utkarsh Acharya online; CAR-T Patient Dr. Brian Koffman at CLL Society Support Meetings- Philadelphia & New York City

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This week there are several opportunities to learn more about CAR-T

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Online we hear again from Dr. Utkarsh Acharya on his perspective of caring for CAR-T patients including our own Dr. Koffman.

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This Wednesday, Dr. Koffman will be one of the featured presenters in the patient education webinar, A New Advancement for Fighting Cancer: CAR T-Cell Therapy. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members! Online registration for this free program is required. We hope you can join us for this informative program!

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Dr. Koffman will also be speaking on his CAR-T experience at the American Journal of Managed Care's (AJMC) Patient-Centered Oncology Care Conference in Philadelphia on November 16th. While this is aimed at physicians and the healthcare industry, if you are interested, please go to bit.ly/2yQxOaa to learn more and register.

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On Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 PM Dr. Koffman will participate in - The Philadelphia CLL Support Group, Media, PA pre-registration is required since seating is limited and only a few spaces remain. cllsociety.org/event/philad...

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On Sunday, November 18th at 3:00 PM in New York City, NY - Dr. Koffman will participate with NYC CLL Support Group, details and RSVP please:

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CLL-Specific Support Group Meetings Coming Up!

Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM in Orange, CA - The Orange County CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, November 15th at 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 PM in Minnetonka, MN - The Twin Cities CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 PM in Denver, CO - The Denver CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 PM in Holmdel, NJ -The New Jersey CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 AM in Belmont, NC - The Charlotte CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 10:30 AM in Tampa, FL - The Central Florida CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 11 AM in Los Angeles, CA - The West LA CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 1:00 PM in Newton Lower Falls, MA - The Boston CLL Patient Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 PM in Media, PA - The Philadelphia CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society, will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 17th at 3:00 PM in Vienna, VA - The Washington DC-area CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Sunday, November 18th at 3:00 PM in New York City, NY - The NYC CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 PM in San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Monday, November 19th at 7:00 PM in Duarte, CA - The City of Hope CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00 PM in Chicago, IL - The Chicago CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, November 24th at 10:00 AM in Nashville, TN - The Nashville CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

A special note for The Salt Lake City CLL Support Group: our meeting on Wednesday, November 14th has been canceled. Our regularly scheduled meetings will resume in December.

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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Upcoming Special events:

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, Eastern Time

The CLL Society, Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, and Gilda's Club South Florida invites you to an educational Webinar Briefing: A New Advancement for Fighting Cancer: CAR T-Cell Therapy, that will provide an overview of CAR T-cell therapy from Florida's leading scientists. Learn about the ways in which CAR T-cell therapy treats blood cancer, what CAR T therapy means for the future of cancer treatment, and the current patient access environment and other key considerations. Find out more information and register here.

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Lymphoma Research Foundation Sponsored Meetings

Wednesday, November 14 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Boston, MA

The Lymphoma Research Foundation invites you to attend a FREE program: Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma: Updates on Lymphoma and Treatment Options at the Sheraton Boston Hotel featuring Andreas Klein, MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. Find out more information and register here.

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Friday, November 16 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in ET

Lymphoma Research Foundation, in collaboration with CancerCare® invites you to attend a FREE teleconference: Update on CAR-T Cell Therapy for People Living with Lymphoma featuring Nancy Bartlett, MD from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, M. Lia Palomba, MD from Weill Cornell Medical College, Peggy Ann Torney from Lymphoma Research Foundation, and Carolyn Messner, DSW, OSW-C, FAPOS, FAOSW, from CancerCare®. Find out more information and register here.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sponsored Meetings

Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Des Peres, MO

LLS invites you to attend this FREE Patient Education Program: Living Well with CLL: diagnosis, treatment and support held at The Lodge at Des Peres, Des Peres, MO, featuring Dr. Nancy Bartlett, MD from Washington University School of Medicine, and Ashleigh Wesselschmidt, ANP from Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. This event is free but registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

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Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM in Albuquerque, NM

LLS invites you to attend this FREE Patient Education Program: Living Well with CLL: diagnosis, treatment and support held at Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Enchantment Ballroom, Albuquerque, NM, featuring Mitchell J. Bender, MD, from Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. This event is free but registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

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Tuesday, November 13 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Nashville, TN

LLS invites you to attend this FREE Patient Education Program: Living Well with CLL: diagnosis, treatment and support held at Maggiano's Restaurant, Nashville, TN, featuring Ian Flinn, MD, from Tennessee Oncology, Kelly Owen, LMSW, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Melissa Logue, RN, NP, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. This event is free but registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

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Wednesday, November 14 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Anaheim, CA

LLS invites you to attend this FREE Patient Education Program: Precision Medicine: Applying New Technologies for Diagnosing and Treating Blood Cancer held at JT Schmid's Restaurant, Anaheim, CA, featuring Angela Fleischman, MD, PhD, and Deepa Jeyakumar, MD, from Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. This event is free but registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

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