| When | Tuesday, 8 April 2025 (6.40pm to 8.40pm) |
| Where | The Clairfield Hotel, 1 Sydney Road, MUDGEE |
This presentation will take General Practitioners through the epidemiology and pathophysiology of multiple myeloma, including the relationship to MGUS and AL amyloidosis. Case presentations will highlight the typical (and less typical) presentations in both the primary care and emergency settings. There will be a brief overview of common treatments and their side effects before finishing with a look to the future of myeloma treatment in Australia.
Presenter
Dr Tom Gleeson, Clinical Haematologist
Learning Outcomes
- Define multiple myeloma and understand the basic pathophysiology of the disease
- Identify the CRAB (hypercalcaemia, renal impairment, anaemia and bony lesions) criteria related to myeloma
- Explain to a patient MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) and its relationship to myeloma
- Discuss the basic treatments for myeloma
Program
6.40pm    Registration, networking and light refreshments
7.10pm    Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country & Introduction
7.15pm    Education session
8.15pm    Case study & interactive panel discussion / Q&A
8.40pm    Evaluation
Target Audience
GPs, Registrars & Medical Students
Accreditation
Activity No. 1192774
ACRRM accreditation is pending
Contact
Email erica.gilbert@wnswphn.org.au
Mobile 0428 311 887