Released on = November 13, 2006, 1:06 pm

Press Release Author = Carl Alston/Leukemia Research Foundation

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Leading Medical Experts Convene to Answer Questions about
leukemia, lymphoma and MDS in Open Forum

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 these blood cancers, treatment options and the progress toward a cure at
a free Annual Town Hall Meeting presented by the Leukemia Research Foundation, with
support from the Coleman Foundation Sunday, January 28, 2007 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at
The Westin O'Hare, 6100 River Road in Rosemont, Illinois.

A panel of leading medical experts from Northwestern University Medical Center, the
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center, Advocate
Lutheran General Cancer Care Center, Children's Memorial Hospital, Rush Children's
Hospital, and Rush University Medical Center will be on hand to answer questions
from the audience. Free parking is included for this event and light refreshments
will be served.

This program is made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Berlex,
Biogen Idec, Genentech, Genzyme, Novartis, and Loyola University Health System.

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.


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.