Celebrating a Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium
March 20-21, 2010
Burlington, MA
(just north of Boston)

This unique symposium, specially designed for bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplant survivors and their families, will offer a wealth of information and inspiration to all who attend.

Presentations by nationally recognized experts will include:

• Stem cell transplants: A look into the future
• Managing chronic fatigue
• Riding the emotional roller coaster of survival
• Navigating the medical system: How to protect your health long-term
• Coping with "chemobrain" (memory and learning problems)
• Complementary medicine
• Employment rights and disability insurance options
• Female sexuality after transplant
• Male sexuality after transplant
• Chronic graft-versus-host disease
• Caregiver challenges
• Spirituality: Coping with changes from transplant
• Family planning after transplant
• Navigating the insurance maze
• Financial management post-transplant
• Ask the experts panel

There will be special sessions for parents of pediatric survivors and for young adults, and plenty of time to network with others and share strategies for living life to the fullest after transplant.

For more details about the symposium can including a detailed agenda, registration form, discounted lodging information and travel details visitwww.bmtinfonet.org/Boston2010 or phone (888) 597-7674.

A modest registration fee covers the cost of symposium materials, dinner on Saturday night, Sunday morning breakfast and snacks on both days. The fee can be waived for those who cannot afford it, simply by requesting a scholarship.

We hope you can join us for this special event. The wealth of knowledge that is shared at the symposium, and the new friendships formed with others who have “walked in your shoes” are sure to inspire and inform you!

If you have questions you can phone BMT InfoNet at 888-597-7674. We look forward to seeing you in Boston!