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Ask the Expert

Join us for a free, in-person education program for the blood cancer community. Registration is required.

About the program

Join us for an informative and supportive program designed to help you better understand life with,through, and beyond blood cancer. 

During this special event, you will be able to have your questions answered by an expert panel of healthcare professionals and blood cancer survivors on: 

  • Managing treatment side effects
  • Navigating your cancer journey
  • Life beyond diagnosis 
     

Register today and join us to: 

  • Ask questions and hear directly from medical experts
  • Connect with others who share similar experiences
  • Receive valuable resources from trusted community organizations 
     

All are welcome — we especially encourage you to bring your caregiver and family members. Complimentary dinner provided. 

Come for information. Stay for connection. Leave empowered.

Speakers 

Kim Connelly, MS, BSW
Program Director Erie Cancer Wellness Center

Sandra Hess, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute

Zulfiqar Hussain, MD, FACP
Oncologist UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Tyler Krugger
Blood Cancer Survivor

Julie Space, RN, OCN
Oncology Nurse Saint Vincent Cancer Institute

Program contact

Angela Austin 
[email protected] | 412.395.2882 
 

National support for this program provided by: 

Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group
Novartis

In local collaboration with: 

Erie Cancer Wellness Center

If, for any reason, you are not comfortable attending an in-person event, please find our virtual education opportunities at www.bloodcancerunited.org/programs. 

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