10 Sep 2009

Allied Health Haematology Education Day

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The education day was divided into three sessions, with expert presentions on the basic science, diagnosis and management of haematological cancers.

Topics covered included haemopoiesis, leukaemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma (MM) and plasma cell disorders, and haempoeitic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

The afternoon session was devoted to "One Woman's Journey with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia". This was a facilitated hypothetical case study, with an actor portraying a patient undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia. An expert pane,l comprising the various professions involved in haematological cancer management, provided commentary. The program also included allocated time for exhibit viewing of specialty group displays.

Haematology Day 1

Haematology Day 2

Introduction to haemapoiesis

Moira Stephens, Nursing Program, University of Sydney
Moira Stephens

This session covered basic haemapoiesis and immunology, basic cell cycle biology and the malignant process within blood cancers.

Acute and chronic leukaemias

A/Professor Ian Kerridge, Haematology Department, Westmead Hospital
Ian Kerridge

This session included a general overview of all leukaemias including common presenting factors, diagnostics, demographics, broad treatment pathway, common morbidities, likely survival statistics and future directions.

Myeloma and plasma cell disorders

Tracy King, Myeloma Foundation and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Tracy King

This session included a general overview of plasma cell disorders, focus on myeloma, common presenting symptoms, diagnostics, likely treatment pathways, morbidities and likely survival stats.

A/Professor Andrew Cole

Rehabilitation: Applying rehabilitation therapies to improve quality of life and functional therapies

Event details and registration

Date/Time 10 Sep 2009

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