The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents virtual lecture
Staff reports
TORRINGTON — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in local partnership with Hartford HealthCare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will present a free, virtual education program “Managing Your Myeloma - Complexities of decision making at the time of diagnosis with myeloma and subsequent relapses” led by Dr. Madhavi Gorusu, at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19.
The online program will be presented by Dr. Madhavi Gorusu MD, MBA, Director of Medical Oncology, Hartford HealthCare, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, and Dr. Saad Z. Usmani MD, MBA, FACP, Chief of Myeloma Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Cancer Center.
Dr. Gorusu will discuss the importance of collaboration between institutions to ensure the best quality of care. She works hard to provide her patients world class treatment locally. She also serves on the board of trustees for the Connecticut-Hudson Valley Region of LLS.
Dr. Usmani is a leader in his field for treating patients with multiple myeloma and other disorders affecting plasma cells. As a regular speaker at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting, he discusses the latest research and advancements in the field of multiple myeloma. Dr. Usmani is a proud partner with LLS and received the LLS Scholar in Clinical Research Award (2017-2022).
In addition to learning about managing myeloma, participants will learn about the resources available from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
This program is for all patients and caregivers and pre-registration is required. Each person participating should register separately. Login and call-in information will be provided to all participants after registering. To register go to na.eventscloud.com/managingmyeloma
Optimal viewing for this program is on a computer or mobile device using the Zoom application. Audio only is an option. Email required to register and participate in the program. If you do not have a valid email address and need to register, or for more information or for assistance for people with disabilities, contact Melissa Darbandi, Patient & Community Outreach Manager, at 203-388-9178 or email Melissa.Darbandi@LLS.org.