Surviving Well After a Pediatric Bone Marrow,
Stem Cell or Cord Blood Transplant

The June 28th pediatric symposium has been reschedule. Watch this site for further details.

The Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) and Wellness Place, A Cancer Resource Center will co-sponser a Town Hall Meeting for parents of children who are considering or have survived a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. Pediatric transplant experts will discuss the challenges faced by families whose child face or has survived a transplant before, during and after the procedure.

Parent networking sessions will follow.

The symposium is free, but advance registration is required.

ASK THE EXPERT PANELISTS:

Reggie Duerst MD
Clinical Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Program
Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

Karina Danner-Koptik RN,MSN,CPON
STAR Program (Survivors Taking Action and Responsibility)
Advanced Practice Nurse, Stem Cell Transplant
Siragusa Transplantation Center
Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

Marybeth Gerrity Ph.D, MBA
Executive Director
Oncofertility Consortium
Northwestern University Chicago, IL

Learn more about pediatric pre and post-transplant issues and how to meet those challenges

All programs are offered at no cost but registration is required as space is limited:

To register online please visit our website at bmtinfonet.org/palatine2008

To register by phone please call BMTinfonet toll free at 888-597-7674

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Wellness Place is located at 1619 West Colonial Parkway, Palatine, IL.