One-day Patient and Family Forum in Omaha, Nebraska, April 17, 2020

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A free one-day patient and family forum will be held in Omaha, NE, on Friday, October 30, 2020 (postponed from Friday, April 17, 2020). The forum will be hosted by the MDS Foundation. It is the last of 11 patient and family forums scheduled for 2020.

Attendees will hear from leading MDS experts. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Topics to be covered:

• Defining MDS
• Current Therapies, Treatment Options, Bone Marrow Transplants, and Clinical Trials
• Patient & Caregiver Discussions
• Psychosocial Challenges, Quality of Life, and Quick Tips for Patients and Caregivers
• Mobile apps - bring your smart phone or tablet

Presenters will include Dr. Vijaya R. Bhatt and Dr. Zaid Al-Kadhimi, University of Nebraska Medical Center.

When:

Friday, October 30, 2020, from 9:00am to 2:30pm

Where:

Omaha Marriott Regency
Regency Ballroom (Main Level)
10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE 68114 (Google map)

Parking is complimentary.

Registration:

Use the online registration form or contact Janice Butchko at 1-800-637-0839 x212 or by email.

For more information, see the event flyer or contact Janice Butchko.


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The Omaha Patient and Family Forum, originally scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2020, has been postponed to Friday, October 30, 2020, as a precaution against exposure to the COVID-19 virus.