“After I was diagnosed with myositis, I was incredibly overwhelmed. When I first heard about TMA’s annual patient conference, I wanted to go, but honestly, I was scared! I thought if I saw someone in a wheelchair, it would be like seeing my own future. I wasn’t ready. Later I found out how variable the disease is, and one person’s experience doesn’t necessarily mean what everyone will experience. Still, it took me four years to gather the courage to attend – but when I did, it was LIFE-CHANGING! Now I make sure to attend every single year and wouldn’t miss it for the world! Wish I had started going sooner in my myositis journey!”
-Colleen Layton
Does the thought of attending a conference to learn about myositis seem overwhelming? Are you afraid that meeting other people who are further along in the disease progression might mean your future will be the same? Maybe you would just like to know how accessible the conference venue is or what educational sessions the world’s most knowledgeable myositis experts will be presenting? Whatever your questions about this year’s conference might be, TMA will answer them during a live info session on Wednesday, July 12th at 6 PM ET | 3 PM PT. The session will be recorded to be emailed to all members afterwards. We will have several guest speakers on the webinar to answer any questions you have. Please join us and see how The Myositis Association’s Annual Patient Conference can improve your quality of life!
