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This program is supported through unrestricted educational
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For People with
Lymphoma and
Their Loved Ones
Lymphoma
Workshop
Understanding Lymphoma Basics
and Current Treatment Options
Saturday, May 21, 2011
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
National Program Supporter:
The Westin River North
320 N. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Program Partners
This program is presented in collaboration with:
Lymphoma Research Foundation
115 Broadway, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10006
REGISTER TODAY!
(800) 500-9976
mspellman@lymphoma.org
www.lymphoma.org/ILworkshop2011
Program Chairs
Leo I. Gordon, MD
Abby and John Friend Professor of Cancer Research, Director,
Lymphoma Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology,
Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg
School of Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive
Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Stephanie A. Gregory, MD
The Elodia Kehm Chair of Hematology, Professor of Medicine,
Director, Section of Hematology, Rush University Medical
Center/Rush University
Sonali Smith, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Hematology/
Oncology, Associate Director, Lymphoma Program,
The University of Chicago

The Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Lymphoma
Workshop programs provide the latest information
about lymphoma, current treatment options and
support topics to people with lymphoma and their
loved ones across the United States.
The Chicago Lymphoma Workshop is the premier
patient education and networking forum in the region.
Reasons to Attend
• Learn about your specific type of lymphoma, treatment
options, clinical trials and novel concepts during the
comprehensive disease-specific breakout sessions.
• Hear a variety of presentations and have your
specific questions answered from our expert speaking
faculty comprised of lymphoma specialists and patient
support experts.
• Meet other people with your same type of lymphoma
during breakfast, lunch and breakout sessions.
What Past Attendees Have Said
“I think the program was very well rounded
with a terrific choice of topics to sit in on.”
“Very informative—presented at a level I could understand.”
“Impressed with content—very educational.”
“Excellent program—the information shared
provides not only information, but hope.”
Additional Information
This program is free for people with lymphoma and their
loved ones; however, registration is required. Breakfast,
lunch and refreshments will be provided for all registered
attendees. Free parking is available at the hotel. For
additional information, please call (800) 500-9976 or
email helpline@lymphoma.org.
Three Easy Ways to Register
(800) 500-9976
mspellman@lymphoma.org
lymphoma.org/ILworkshop2011
2011 Chicago Lymphoma Workshop
7:30 AM Registration, Exhibits and Continental
Breakfast
8:15 AM Opening Remarks
8:30 AM Profile of Hope
8:45 AM Understanding Lymphoma
Lymphoma Overview
Leo I. Gordon, MD, Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University
Diagnostic Tests
Koen van Besien, MD, The University
of Chicago
Clinical Trials
Stephanie A. Gregory, MD, Rush University
Medical Center
10:15 AM Question and Answer Panel
10:45 AM Morning Break
11:00 AM Breakout Sessions: Disease-Specific
and Treatment Options (Select One)
Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Jane Winter, MD, Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University
Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Koen van Besien, MD, The University
of Chicago
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Brad Kahl, MD, University of Wisconsin
CLL/SLL
Parameswaran Venugopal, MD, Rush
University Medical Center
Cutaneous Lymphomas
Steven Rosen, MD, Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University
Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia
Shuo Ma, MD, PhD, Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Scott Smith, MD, PhD, Loyola University
Chicago
12:15 PM Networking Lunch
1:15 PM Transplant Options
Jayesh Mehta, MD, Robert H. Lurie
Comprehensive Cancer Center of
Northwestern University
1:45 PM Management of Treatment Side Effects
Chemotherapy and Cognition
Connie Augustyniak, RN, BSN,
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Neuropathy
Rimas Lukas, MD, The University of Chicago
Fertility Preservation
Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, Northwestern
University
2:45 PM Afternoon Break
3:00 PM Breakout Sessions: Living with Lymphoma
(Select One)
Information for the Newly Diagnosed
Sharon D. Manson, RN, MS, ACNP,
Rush University Medical Center
Nutrition
Cheryl A. Bacon, MS, RD, CNSD, LDN,
Rush University Medical Center
Stress Management
Lauren Kirby, MSW, LCSW, The University
of Chicago
Cancer Integrative Medicine
Janine E. Gauthier, PhD, Rush University
Medical Center
Navigating Survivorship
Tara Henderson, MD, MPH, The University
of Chicago
4:00 PM Program Concludes
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