Lymphoma Information Day, Leeds
Our Lymphoma Information Day offers a unique opportunity to hear from experts, meet others affected by lymphoma, ask questions and share experiences. Anyone affected by lymphoma is welcome to attend, whether you have a diagnosis of lymphoma or are a family, friend or carer of someone with lymphoma.
Book your place (£20)
This relaxed and informative event aims to inform, support and connect those affected by lymphoma. Medical professionals will deliver talks on ‘the relationship between the immune system and lymphoma’ and ‘managing cancer related fatigue through daily activity’. A volunteer will share their personal experience of lymphoma, and you’ll have plenty of time throughout the day to ask questions, share your own experiences and find out more about the services and support Lymphoma Action have available.
Tickets cost £20 per person (including lunch and refreshments) and prior booking through EventBrite is essential.
Event programme
9.30am Registration
Sign in and collect your name badge and welcome pack. Tea and coffee will be available.
10.00am Welcome
Welcome and overview of the day.
10.15am What is the immune system, what is lymphoma and how are they connected?
Dr Cathy Burton, Consultant Haematologist from University Hospital Leeds will give a basic introduction to what the immune system is, and how lymphoma is connected to this.
11.00am Morning refreshments
An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea and coffee will be available.
11.30am Harnessing the immune system to develop new treatments
Dr Cathy Burton, Consultant Haematologist from University Hospital Leeds will present on using the immune system to protect ourselves and to treat lymphoma.
12.00pm Personal experience of lymphoma
Angela, a Lymphoma Action volunteer will talk about her personal experience of lymphoma.
12.30pm Lunch break
An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others in attendance. Lunch will be provided.
1.30pm Coping with fatigue
Amanda Procter, Centre Head at Maggie's Yorkshire will talk about cancer related fatigue, why it happens, strategies for managing fatigue, and how to communicate about the impact of living with fatigue.
2.00pm Comfort break
An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea and coffee will be available.
2.15pm Keeping active and staying mobile
Amanda Procter, Centre Head at Maggie's Yorkshire will discuss using activity as a way of managing fatigue day to day.
2.45pm Lymphoma Action update
Deborah Laing, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Lymphoma Action will give an overview of the support services we have available.
3.00pm Close of day
Please note this is a draft programme and is subject to change.
For more information about the venue including directions and car parking please read our additional information.
Please read our event terms and conditions to see our cancellation and refund policy. Or if you have a question, email conferences@lymphoma-action.org.uk