Lymphoma in the elderly
Lymphoma in the elderly
Lymphoma in the elderly
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MEDICAL CONFERENCE<br />
<strong>Lymphoma</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
Wednesday 21 September 2011<br />
Royal College of Physicians, London<br />
To mark <strong>the</strong> 25th anniversary year of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Lymphoma</strong> Association, we are hold<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
national conference to look at how to<br />
improve <strong>the</strong> management of lymphoma<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong>.<br />
Registered charity no 1068395
<strong>Lymphoma</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
09.30 – 16.00 Wednesday 21 September 2011<br />
Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London NW1<br />
We hear a lot about new <strong>in</strong>tensive <strong>the</strong>rapies and how lymphoma<br />
affects <strong>the</strong> young but very little about <strong>the</strong> group <strong>in</strong> which lymphoma<br />
is most common – <strong>the</strong> over-60s. These form <strong>the</strong> largest lymphoma<br />
patient population, are most at risk of <strong>the</strong> side effects of treatment<br />
and have very few studies aimed specifically at <strong>the</strong>m that address<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir cl<strong>in</strong>ical and psychological requirements. This conference aims to<br />
take a first step towards tackl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se challenges.<br />
We have assembled a group of renowned speakers who will talk on<br />
<strong>the</strong> particular problems of this very special group of patients – we<br />
hope you will be able to attend.<br />
Conference organis<strong>in</strong>g committee:<br />
Dr Robert Marcus, K<strong>in</strong>g’s College Hospital, London<br />
Dr Chris Hatton, Oxford Radcliffe Hospital<br />
Dr Kim L<strong>in</strong>ton, Christie Hospital, Manchester<br />
Val Goode, Nurse Cl<strong>in</strong>ician, Christie Hospital, Manchester<br />
Sally Penrose, <strong>Lymphoma</strong> Association<br />
Who should attend this meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Consultant haematologists, oncologists and geriatricians, SpRs,<br />
lymphoma and haematology cl<strong>in</strong>ical nurse specialists.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g Professional Development<br />
Accreditation will be sought from RCP, RCPath and <strong>the</strong> RCN.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong>formation please contact Helen Mee on 01296 619425;<br />
email: helen@lymphomas.org.uk<br />
This conference is sponsored by Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited<br />
and Roche Products Limited <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> form of f<strong>in</strong>ancial support only.
The programme<br />
09.30 Registration and coffee<br />
10.00 Why do <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong> with lymphoma need our special<br />
consideration<br />
Dr Robert Marcus, Consultant Haematologist, K<strong>in</strong>g’s College Hospital NHS<br />
Foundation Trust<br />
10.20 Epidemiology of lymphoma – patterns of disease <strong>in</strong> young<br />
and old<br />
Professor Eve Roman, Professor of Epidemiology, Hull York Medical School,<br />
University of York<br />
10.50 Special problems <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong>: how do we evaluate fitness<br />
for treatment<br />
Dr Danielle Harari, Consultant Physician <strong>in</strong> Geriatric Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Guy’s and<br />
St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust<br />
11.20 Coffee<br />
11.40 The burden of cardiovascular disease <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong> and its<br />
implications for <strong>the</strong> prediction of morbidity<br />
Dr Phillip McCarthy, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, K<strong>in</strong>g’s College Hospital<br />
NHS Foundation Trust<br />
12.10 Chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy, drug metabolism and drug <strong>in</strong>teractions <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
Professor Stephen Jackson, Professor of Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Gerontology, K<strong>in</strong>g’s College<br />
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br />
12.40 Panel discussion<br />
13.00 Lunch<br />
13.45 Outcome of <strong>the</strong>rapy for NHL and HL <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
Dr Paul Fields, Consultant Haematologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust<br />
14.15 Toxicity benefit ratios <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong> – control vs cure<br />
Dr Kim L<strong>in</strong>ton, Consultant Medical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust<br />
14.45 Patient vignettes and personal experiences of <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
frail patient<br />
Dr Stella Bowcock, Consultant Haematologist, South London Healthcare NHS Trust<br />
15.15 Psychological support for <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong><br />
Ms Suzanne McKeever, Specialist Nurse <strong>in</strong> Psycho-Oncology, The Christie NHS<br />
Foundation Trust<br />
15.45 Summary and conclusions: how to improve care and access to<br />
care for <strong>the</strong> <strong>elderly</strong> patient with lymphoma<br />
The programme may be subject to change
Registration form<br />
To register for <strong>Lymphoma</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>elderly</strong> please complete <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> block capitals and return<br />
this form with your payment<br />
Trish Carter<br />
<strong>Lymphoma</strong> Association<br />
PO Box 386, Aylesbury<br />
Bucks HP20 2GA<br />
Name<br />
Job title<br />
Hospital<br />
Address<br />
Tel no<br />
Email<br />
Dietary<br />
requirements<br />
Payment<br />
Doctors £60 before 31 July £80 after 31 July<br />
Junior doctors/nurses £45 before 31 July £60 after 31 July<br />
Please <strong>in</strong>voice me<br />
I enclose a cheque/PO payable to <strong>Lymphoma</strong> Association<br />
Please deduct <strong>the</strong> sum of £<br />
from my credit or debit card<br />
Mastercard/Visa/AMEX/Maestro (delete as appropriate)<br />
Valid from Expiry date 3 digit security code* Issue no (Maestro)<br />
* Last three digits on signature strip.<br />
Registration closes 14 September 2011<br />
Payment should be made <strong>in</strong> advance