InfoConference: Victoria, BC
February 26, 2026 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PST
Do you live in or near Victoria, BC and want to learn more about multiple myeloma?
If your life has been impacted by myeloma, join us for a free one-day conference. You’ll hear from experts on myeloma, its treatment, and living well with the disease.
This event is currently at maximum capacity. If you would like to add your name to a waiting list, please contact Ruben Riley at [email protected].
Where? Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
728 Humboldt St., Victoria, BC, V8W 3Z5
Agenda
| 8:30-9:00 | Light Breakfast and Registration | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Understanding Myeloma and its Treatment | Dr Daniel Ontko, Hematologist, Island Health, Nanaimo, BC |
| 10:00-11:00 | Emerging Therapies in Myeloma | Dr Andrew Cowan, Associate Professor, Multiple Myeloma, BC Cancer Agency |
| 11:00-11:30 | Health Break | |
| 11:30- 12:30 | Myeloma Canada: Who We Are and How We Can Help | Michelle Oana, Chief Mission Officer, Myeloma Canada |
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch and Networking | |
| 1:30-2:30 | Managing Pain with Cannabis | Dr Zeid Mohamedali, Clinical Assistant Professor at Department of Urological Sciences, UBC |
| 2:30-2:45 | Health Break | |
| 2:45-3:40 | Being a VIP | Chantel Wicks, National Manager, Community Outreach & Resources, Myeloma Canada |
| 3:40-4:00 | My Experience with Myeloma | Maureen Murray, Co-leader, Victoria Myeloma Support Group |
| 04:00 | Meeting Adjournment |
