Released on = February 16, 2007, 12:32 pm

Press Release Author = Carl Alston - Leukemia Research Foundation

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Blood cancer patients will learn the latest about these
treatments, whether or not transplant is right for them - and when, from leading
oncologists and hematologists.

Press Release Body = Patients who have been diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or
myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), along with families and caregivers are invited to
learn about bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplants at a free conference
presented by the Leukemia Research Foundation, with support from The Coleman
Foundation, Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Westin
O'Hare, 6100 River Road in Rosemont, Illinois.

A panel of leading medical experts from the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at
Loyola University Medical Center (Patrick Stiff, M.D., Tulio Rodriguez, M.D., and
Scott Smith, M.D.), Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Jane Winter, M.D.), University
of Chicago Hospital (Wendy Stock, M.D.), Rush University Medical Center
(Parameswaren Venugopal, M.D.), and Jeffrey Chell, M.D., CEO of the National Marrow
Donor Program will answer questions from the audience. It's like getting a second
opinion from most of Chicagoland's transplant centers - all at once. There will
also be a patient panel featuring blood cancer patients and caregivers, as well as
breakout sessions on lymphomas, acute leukemia, chronic leukemia/MDS and caregivers.
Free parking, continental breakfast and lunch are included.

The Third Annual Bone Marrow, Stem Cell, Cord Blood Transplant Conference is made
possible by the generous support of sponsors including the Coleman Foundation,
Loyola University Health System, the National Marrow Donor Program, Biogen Idec,
Genentech, Genzyme, and Abbott.

About The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Glenview, Ill., is dedicated to
funding research and providing support to people affected by blood cancers. The
Foundation's mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes
by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life
of those touched by these diseases. For 60 years, thousands of volunteers and 23
chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $39 million to help fund
research specifically targeting aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and
physicians around the world, provide patient financial assistance, and offer
educational and emotional support for patients and their families.

Leukemia Research Foundation information is available at www.leukemia-research.org,
or by calling 847-424-0600.
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Web Site = http://www.leukemia-research.org

Contact Details = For more information or to make reservations today, please call
the Leukemia Research Foundation at 847-424-0600 or e-mail Linda@LRFmail.org.