CLL Society Alert 31 July 2018 Interview with Dr. Adrian Wiestner & Upcoming Support Group Meetings

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---This week we have included a thoughtful interview from ASH 2017 in Atlanta, GA with Dr. Adrian Wiestner from the NIH on not only the mechanisms of drug resistance in CLL, but what that tells us about how the drugs work and how we can make new and better drugs. You can read the summary and view the interview here.

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Special Announcement!

The nonprofit CLL Society is working with a research partner to find people in the US living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who will be willing to take part in phone based conversations related to their disease. Those taking part will be paid for their time. Click Here to Learn more.

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Upcoming Special events:

Lymphoma Research Foundation Sponsored Meetings

Thursday, August 9th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

The Lymphoma Research Foundation invites you to attend a FREE program: Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma: Updates on Lymphoma and Treatment Options at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights featuring Lori Ann Leslie, MD from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Hospital. Find out more information and register here.

Prime Education Sponsored Webinar

Join Dr. John Byrd and Dr. Brian Koffman for Managing Toxicities of Novel Therapies and Coordinating Care for CLL/SLL and FL Patients

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific

Patients (and Caregivers): Would you know the signs of toxicity from Novel Therapies for CLL/SLL and FL if you saw them? Are you clear about toxicity prevention and management strategies? Share your experiences and get the information you need to knowledgeably discuss healthcare decisions with your treatment team. You will have the opportunity to ask our experts questions and hear their recommendations for managing toxicities and addressing other challenges. Register here.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sponsored Meetings

Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Teaneck, NJ

LLS invites you to attend Living Well with CLL: Diagnosis, Treatment and Support being held at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpoint, featuring Anthony Mato, MD from Memorial Sloan Kettering, Alan Skarbnik, MD from John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Hospital and Kathleen Calivio, BSN from Memorial Sloan Kettering. Dinner will be provided to registered attendees. His event is free but registration is required. Find out more information and Register here.

CLL-Specific Support Group Meetings Coming Up!

Wednesday, August 1st at 4:00 PM in La Jolla, CA - The UCSD CLL Education and Support Group will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, August 2nd 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.

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

Tuesday, August 7th at 7:00 PM in Tucker, GA - The Tucker Family Support Group, sponsored by LLS will be meeting. More information here.

Wednesday, August 8th at 7:00 PM in Salt Lake City, UT - The Salt Lake City CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Thursday, August 9th at 7:00 PM in Syosset, NY - The Long Island CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 AM in Webster, TX - The Houston-area CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting.More information here.

Saturday, August 11th at 12:30 PM in North Worcester, MA - The Central Massachusetts CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 PM in Orlando, FL - The Orlando CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. New Location! More information here.

Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 PM in Atlanta, GA - The Atlanta Metro CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 PM in New York City - The New York City CLL Support Group, sponsored by the CLL Society will be meeting. More information here.

Cancellations

A special note for The Philadelphia CLL Patient Support Group: our meeting on Saturday, August 11th has been canceled due to vacation schedules. Our regularly scheduled meetings will resume in September.

A special note for The Seattle/Olympic Peninsula CLL Support Group: our meeting on Saturday, August 11th has been canceled. Our regularly scheduled meetings will resume in September.

A special note for The Washington DC-area Support Group: our meeting on Saturday, August 18th has been canceled. Our regularly scheduled meetings will resume in September.