Why Do I Need a Multiple Myeloma Specialist?

Name: Why Do I Need a Multiple Myeloma Specialist?
Start: 2021-06-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-06-17T14:00:00-04:00

Jun 17, 2021

01:00PM - 02:00PM EDT

Online Event

Overview

Why is having a multiple myeloma specialist important, especially at the beginning of your care? Learn the benefits of having a specialist on your team, as well as how to find a specialist and balance the care between them and your treating physician. It can add quality years to your life.

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Agenda

01:00 PM

Introductions

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey welcomes everyone and introduces the event agenda.

01:05 PM

Presentation

Greg Brozeit

Greg presents about the importance of having a multiple myeloma specialist, especially at the beginning of your myeloma journey.

01:35 PM

Q&A

Audience

Ask your questions about the presentation and the importance of having a multiple myeloma specialist.

Speakers & Moderators

Greg Brozeit

Greg Brozeit has been engaged in myeloma patient advocacy since 1998. He began working with the Myeloma Crowd in 2015. Prior to that, he consulted with Dr. Bart Barlogie at the University of Arkansas after working with the International Myeloma Foundation for 15 years, where he inaugurated the public policy advocacy program, patient support group outreach and IMF Europe, organizing more than 100 physician and patient education programs. He earned his BA in political science from Loyola University in New Orleans and lives in northeast Ohio.

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the HealthTree Foundation as the Myeloma Community Program Director in 2020. While not knowing much about myeloma at the start, she has since worked hard to educate herself, empathize and learn from others' experiences. She loves this job. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.