Events, Classes & Groups

Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Advancing Hope Through Early Detection and Treatment

  • Annenberg Health Sciences Building
  • 09/18/2025
  • From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Multiple Myeloma is a rare but serious blood cancer that affects thousands every year. Early detection and advances in treatment are giving patients more hope than ever before. Join Davood Vafai, MD, Board Certified Medical Oncologist, for this free community health talk focused on the signs, symptoms and risk factors for multiple myeloma, the latest in diagnostics and why early detection matters. This presentation will also cover advances in treatment including immunotherapy, targeted therapy and clinical trials, and the support and resources available for those living with multiple myeloma. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in active treatment, caring for a loved one or simply want to learn more, this presentation will help you better understand this complex disease. 

Presented as part of the Selby Dunham Community Lecture Series.

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    • The speaker for this event is Davood Vafai, MD. Davood Vafai, MD is Board Certified in Medical Oncology.
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