Understanding Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
Empowering Yourself and Your Loved Ones to Get the Best Care
Saturday, October 1, 2016
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
By attending this town meeting, you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other patients and care partners living with MPNs and to shape the conversation by participating in this interactive event. Our hope is that you’ll share your knowledge among your peers to learn and be inspired by those you meet.
Please join us online or in-person for this FREE interactive event to learn:
- The latest discoveries and research for MPNs
- Evolving MPN therapies and treatment approaches
- Advice for seeking a specialist and getting high quality care
- Tips for living well with an MPN
AGENDA
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Registration | Connecting With Other MPN Patients and Care Partners |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Understanding MPNs and Treatment Approaches |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Monitoring and Managing MPN Symptoms |
| 11:30- 11:45 AM | Meet the Patient Panel |
| 11:45 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Provided |
| 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Strategies for Managing a Full Life With an MPN |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Q&A Session |
| 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Breakout Session: Connecting With MPN Experts |
*All times listed are for the Central time zone.
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GUEST PRESENTERS
Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD
Chief, Section for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Department of Leukemia
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Prithviraj Bose, MD
Hematologist
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Carmelita Escalante, MD, FACP
Professor and Chair, Department of General Internal Medicine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Olatoyosi Odenike, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago Medical Center
Julie Huynh-Lu, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Department of Leukemia
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
HOST
Andrew Schorr
Host, Two-Time Cancer Survivor and Patient Advocate
ONLINE HOST
Jeff Folloder
Patient Advocate and Host
Location:
Duncan Building
1155 Pressler St.
Houston, TX 77030
Parking:
Free self-parking in the Pressler Garage located at 1180 Pressler St. Pressler Garage is connected by a skybridge on floor 4 to Mays Clinic. Attendees should enter the Mays Clinic from the skybridge and follow signs to the event in the Duncan Building (Elevator Q).
This town meeting is sponsored by the Patient Empowerment Network, which received an educational grant from Incyte Corporation. It is produced by Patient Power in partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
