Blood Cancer Day

Join us for Blood Cancer Day, an event for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the areas of malignant hematology. This day offers a unique opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, expand your network, and participate in educational sessions designed to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Key Topics Covered:

• Lymphoma: Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Indolent Lymphoma and Hodgkins Lymphoma.
• Acute Leukemia: Explore advancements in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
• Multiple Myeloma: Gain insights into the latest research and treatment options for multiple myeloma.
• Infectious Disease in Complex Malignant Hematology (bacteria, viral and fungal infection)

Don't miss this chance to stay at the forefront of malignant hematology and make valuable connections with peers and experts in the field.

This is a one-day workshop held on Saturday May 23, 2026

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, learners should be able to:

• Compare current and emerging treatment paradigms across chronic leukemias (CLL, CML) and lymphomas, focusing on the shift toward targeted and outpatient therapies.
• Summarize recent clinical updates in multiple myeloma, including the integration and toxicity management of novel treatment modalities.
• Describe the evolving treatment landscape for acute leukemias, highlighting the role of targeted agents--like tyrosine kinase inhibitors--and complex combination regimens in improving patient outcomes.
• Formulate appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis and infection management strategies tailored to highly immunocompromised patients with hematologic malignancies.
• Identify actionable strategies to improve transitions of care, side-effect management, and drug-interaction monitoring for blood cancer patients moving between hospital and community pharmacy settings.

Who should take this course?

Pharmacists in community pharmacy practice, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians new to the malignant hematology field, and pharmacy students interested in this field.