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13th Annual 
North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma

September 26 - 28, 2008 
San Francisco | Hotel Nikko


The premier patient education and networking forum for lymphoma patients, survivors, loved ones and healthcare professionals in North America!

Over 600 lymphoma patients, survivors and loved ones attended in 2007!

This year's agenda will include more disease-specific information and special topics than ever before.

Program Chairs
About the Forum
Program Agenda
New for 2008
Hotel Accommodations
Registration Information
Program Partners
Collaborating Organizations
Program Supporters
What Past Attendees Have Said

Program Chairs
Laurie Sehn, MD
British Columbia Cancer Agency

Julie M. Vose, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center

About the Ed Forum
The North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is the most comprehensive lymphoma-specific educational conference in North America!  This 2 ½ day annual program provides people with lymphoma and their loved ones with critical information about making the best decisions on treatment options, patient support issues and the latest in lymphoma research. 

Program Agenda
View the complete agenda and speaking faculty here.


New for 2008

  • Expanded Conference Structure: More disease- and treatment-specific breakout sessions, an expanded and new research panel format, comprehensive clinical trials education by disease type, special topic post-conference workshops and much more!
  •  Expert Speaking Faculty: Hear a variety of presentations and have your specific questions answered by our expert speaking faculty comprised of over 25 lymphoma specialists and patient support experts from around the world.
  • Unrivaled Networking: Meet other people with your same type of lymphoma from around the world and exchange ideas and experiences.  Networking opportunities include: welcome reception, meals, extended breaks and disease-specific breakout sessions.
  • Intensive Special Post-Conference Workshops: Following the conclusion of the program with lunch on Sunday, LRF and partners will offer the opportunity to learn more about one of three topics.  These two hour topic-specific sessions will cover a range of concepts and include perspectives from multiple speakers. 

Hotel Accommodations
Special group rates are available from September 25, 2008 to September 29, 2008.  View hotel information and rates here.

Registration Information
The early registration fee for lymphoma patients, survivors and loved ones is $50 USD per person until August 15, 2008.  After August 15, 2008, the registration fee increases to $75 USD per person.  Registration fees include the following meals: Friday Welcome Reception and breakfast, lunch and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday.  REGISTER EARLY as space is limited! 

FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Web: Click Here
Call: (800) 500-9976
Fax: (310) 204-7043
Mail: Lymphoma Research Foundation
       8800 Venice Boulevard, Suite 207
       Los Angeles, CA 90034

Program Partners
 


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Program Supporters
This program is supported through unrestricted educational grants to the Lymphoma Research Foundation from:

Presenting Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:




Silver Sponsor:


Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in supporting the North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma, please contact Jennifer Mills or Brian Tomlinson or call 800-235-6848. 

What 2007 Ed Forum Attendees Have Said

  • "I was extremely impressed with the expertise of the presenters and the whole flow of the conference.  We could not have been taken better care of."
  • "The amount of information could have been much more overwhelming if it had not been cushioned by care and attention."
  • "The effort to provide contact with others of similar diagnoses was particularly appreciated!"
  • "The breakout sessions on my type of lymphoma were by far the most valuable and connecting with fellow patients.  It was very hopeful."
  • "This was great for our needs." 
  • "The program was well done…all staff and speakers worked seamlessly with a good discussion between speakers and audience.  Thank you!"
  • "Very good how you helped attendees interact so often with fellow patients.  We were given very useful updates." 
  • "The selection of topics was representative of many patient concerns."
  • "Program provided me with helpful info in understanding my lymphoma."