Regional Lymphoma Day - Milton Keynes

We’re delighted to hold this regional lymphoma day as a face-to-face event in Milton Keynes, and welcome you whether you are new to lymphoma, have been living with lymphoma for a while, or are supporting someone who has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

Here are 5 reasons why you should join us:

1. You'll have lots of opportunities to meet and share experiences with others with lymphoma.

2. Medical professionals will talk about new and future treatments for lymphoma, how to manage symptoms such as fatigue and the importance of diet and exercise.

3. Hear a personal experience of being diagnosed with lymphoma from our Lymphoma Action volunteers.

4. You will have the opportunity to ask the speakers questions in the Q & A sessions.

5. Find out about how Lymphoma Action can support you.

You can download a copy of the programme here.

Please note this is a draft programme and is subject to change.

What can I expect from the day?

The general 'feel' of the event is warm and welcoming, and we aim to be approachable, understandable, informative and uplifting. We welcome people with any type of lymphoma at any stage of their journey. The audience will typically include individuals:

• newly diagnosed
• on active monitoring (watch and wait)
• currently in treatment
• recently finished treatment
• many years beyond treatment
• those who are supporting family or friends with lymphoma

You may be entirely new to Lymphoma Action, or you may have attended our conferences/events before to meet others and keep up to date with the latest information.

Practical information about the day and what you need to know.

The Leonardo Hotel is located in the heart of the town on Midsummer Boulevard, a ten to fifteen minute walk from Milton Keynes Central Rail station and main bus line.

The hotel does not own or operate any parking, but there is public car parking areas close to the hotel and car parking fees are payable. Please visit Milton Keynes City Council guide to parking here.

All conference rooms are located on the first floor. The hotel is fully accessible to wheelchair users with lift to all floors. Please call the hotel directly if you have any questions about accessibility.

The event will take place in suite 112 and 113. Lunch is buffet style and will be served in the same room. Please ensure you inform us of any dietary requirements when completing your booking details.

Other refreshment breaks will take place in the communal refreshment area, just outside the meeting room. We will try to ensure that breaks are staggered so as not to coincide with other conference meetings taking place on the same day, however, please note that there is a possibility delegates from other conferences may be present in the communal refreshment area at the same time.

For more information about the hotel and to check its FAQs please visit their website here.

Lymphoma Action Staff, will not attend if they have cold/flu like symptoms or feel unwell.

If, for any reason, the event were to be cancelled, we will notify you as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please check our event booking terms and conditions which you can find here. If your question isn't answered, please email conferences@lymphoma-action.org.uk to speak to Lisa.