Events and Programs
The CLL Information Group (CIG) provides educational opportunities for CLL/SLL patients and caregivers throughout the year. Our programs provide CLL/SLL disease- and treatment-specific information.
Seminars and Workshops
Webcasts/Podcasts
Teleconferences
Seminars and Workshops
These educational programs are designed to bring CLL/SLL patients and caregivers the latest information about CLL/SLL, its treatment options, clinical trials, and advances in research. Seminars and workshops are held by CIG in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
Lymphoma Workshop: Understanding Lymphoma Basics and Current Treatment Options
April 17, 2010 - Needham, MA
May 22, 2010 - Chicago, IL
October 16, 2010 - Minneapolis, MN (More information coming soon)
November 6, 2010 - Brooklyn, NY (More information coming soon)
North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma
September 24 - 26, 2010 - San Francisco, CA
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Webcast and Podcast Programs
Webcasts are available on diagnosis, treatment options, and complications. Each webcast is presented by a leading healthcare professional and offers you the opportunity to navigate through a synchronized audio and slide presentation. Podcasts are in audio format only. Webcast and podcast programs are sponsored by the Lymphoma Research Foundation and are available free-of-charge to viewers.
Available Webcast/Podcast Programs
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This webcast presentation features John Pagel, MD, PhD
CLL: Biology and Therapy
This webcast presentation features Thomas J. Kipps, MD
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Teleconferences
Teleconferences are hour-long interactive telephone educational programs that provide an opportunity for CLL/SLL patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to learn more about CLL/SLL, its treatments, and promising research from a leading lymphoma expert in the privacy of their home or office. Teleconferences are presented in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation are available free-of-charge to teleconference participants.
Upcoming Teleconferences
More information coming soon!
Archived Teleconferences
CIG Teleconference - Michael Keating, MB
On April 2, 2009, CIG hosted a teleconference for CLL/SLL Patients featuring Dr. Michael Keating (MD Anderson Cancer Center).
CIG Teleconference - Richard Furman, MD
On August 24, 2009 CIG hosted a teleconference for CLL/SLL patients featuring Dr. Richard Furman (Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital). Please note: The Q&A from the call is truncated.
Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part I: Overview and Treatment Options
This free teleconference featuring Michael J. Keating, MB, BS and Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD was held on June 26, 2008 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and CancerCare.
Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part II: Complications, Clinical Trials and New Approaches
This free teleconference featuring Richard R. Furman, MD and Clive Zent, MD was held on July 24, 2008 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and CancerCare.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in supporting a CIG program, please e-mail Brian Tomlinson.