The BLOODSA team visited the Eastern Cape to make vital connections with the doctors working at government hospitals in the region, including Frere Hospital and Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital.
The BLOODSA outreach team arriving in East London From Left to Right: Ryan Aylward (post-doctoral researcher), Brigid McMillan (physician) and Nicolé Smith (medical officer).
Myeloma Education: Dr Ryan Aylward gave a presentation on Multiple Myeloma at the combined Frere/Cecilia Makiwane morning academic meeting for doctors.
Lymphoma Education: Dr Brigid McMillan gave an educational talk on an approach to lymphoma diagnosis. (not pictured)
The National Haematology Oncology Patient Registry is planned to be rolled out at these sites in the near future.
