An Update on Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis
On April 12, 2008, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) held an educational session for myeloma patients and their friends and family members in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Guido Tricot and Dr. Maurizio Zangari of Huntsman Cancer Institute's Myeloma Program in Salt Lake City presented to the group, along with Dr. Choon-Kee Lee of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
You can view each presentation by clicking on the "Watch Now" links below.
Note: The volume on the recording is somewhat low, so it may be necessary to turn up the volume on your media player or on your computer to listen to the videos. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Dr. Guido Tricot: Exploring Myeloma
Dr. Guido Tricot, the director of the Utah Blood and Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program, gives an overview of multiple myeloma. He discusses the history, causes and risks factors, incidence rates, diagnosis, and treatment of this type of cancer.
This video also includes a question-and-answer session with Dr. Tricot at the conclusion of his presentation.
Total running time: 1 hour 6 minutes 17 seconds
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Dr. Maurizio Zangari: New Drugs and Clinical Trials for Myeloma
Dr. Maurizio Zangari, the director of experimental therapeutics for the Utah Blood and Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program, addresses evolving therapies in multiple myeloma by giving an overview of research on various drugs used to treat this type of cancer.
This video also includes a question-and-answer session with Dr. Zangari at the conclusion of his presentation.
Total running time: 34 minutes 45 seconds
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Dr. Choon-Kee Lee: Diagnosis and Treatment of Amyloidosis
Dr. Choon-Kee Lee of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center reviews the characteristics of amyloidosis, a rare condition in which amyloid proteins are abnormally deposited in organs and tissues. Amyloidosis can be associated with multiple myeloma.
This video also includes a question-and-answer session with Dr. Lee at the conclusion of his presentation.
Total running time: 1 hour 31 seconds
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