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