[James]

#1063867

I have cut and paste information that I recently received in an e-mail which hopefully will be of assistance to you.

As far as meals are concerned, I believe special diet requests are submitted when booking online.

For some of your specific questions concerning registration, I would encourage you to call the National Office directly (877) 643-3123. I have found them to be very helpful there.

Here’s the topics and speakers for the Oct. 22-24 Graves’ Disease Patient & Family Conference:

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Presenter: Terry Smith, MD

Topic: Overview of Graves’ Disease
Presenter: Nancy Patterson, PhD

Topic: Taking control of my Graves’ disease
Presenter: Anca Avram MD

Topics: Why am I hyperthyroid?
What can I expect from radioactive iodine treatment?
Does RAI treatment worsen Graves’ eye disease?
Presenter: Kim Cockerham, MD

Topics: My general approach to eyecare in Graves’ disease
Strabismus surgery in Graves’ disease
Presenter: Ray Douglas, MD

Topic: Do steroids & radiation therapy work in Graves’ eye disease?
Presenter: Andrew Gianoukakis, MD

Topics: My general approach to eyecare in Graves’ disease
What can I expect from radioactive iodine treatment?

Presenter: Don Kikkawa, MD

Topic: I have opted for decompression surgery – what should I expect?
Presenter: Mark Lucarelli, MD

Topics: What is wrong with my eyes?
How to manage dry eyes in Graves’ eye disease
Presenter: Barbara Miller, MD

Topics: Graves’ disease from the perspective of an endocrine surgeon
Thyroid surgery: what should I expect & what should I ask my surgeon?

Presenter: Lawrence C. Wood, MD

Topics: What happens to Graves’ Disease during pregnancy?
Kids with Graves’ disease

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But don’t wait, the Bahia Resort Hotel discount Conference rate will be ending too!

Join us the weekend of October 22-24 in beautiful San Diego, California. The hotel is right on the beach. Registration includes meals & receptions.

You will meet 8 world-renowned doctors who will give you the latest update on research for thyroid disease and eye involvement. Plus learn from Endocrinologists who will inform you about diagnosis and treatment options. There will be separate small group sessions for patients and family members and many interesting topics including Graves’ disease and children.

In addition, Dr. Terry Smith, GDF Chief Medical & Scientific Officer is pleased to announce these NEW Speakers will be at the meeting: Endocrinologist Andrew Gianoukakis, MD and Thyroidologist Lawrence C Wood MD.

[sickofgraves]

#1018304

I am contemplating going to the NGDF conference. I don’t see a schedule of talks and/or events. What’s a typical day at the conference like? Could I go for only one day (I have a family member in the SoCal area going into surgery around that time)? Are the meals ‘Graves’ friendly? I’d love a little info before the Sept. 29th deadline. Thanks

[Ski]

#1063868

The conference is typically two full days of presentations (Friday and Saturday), with an "early arrival" dinner/reception Thursday, and a Q&A with the doctors (very casual) before everyone heads home Sunday. It’s certainly possible to attend just one day ~ any time there will be informative, I guarantee it! I’m not sure there’s a separate price to attend just for one day though. I hope you can join us!

[snelsen]

#1063869

Hi sickeofgraves! I am going, so excited about it! HOpe you decide to come!
Shirley

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