National Patient Conference

Workshops and Presenters

"Depression and Coping with Scleroderma"

Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D. – About Vanessa Malcarne

In this session, you will learn why virtually everyone living with scleroderma experiences depression from time to time and how family members are affected as well. More importantly, participants will learn a number of effective strategies to help alleviate depression, even if there is no change in their scleroderma. You’ll leave this session with tips that you can start using immediately … or whenever you need them … to help yourself feel better.

"Gastrointestinal Issues"

by Dinesh Khanna, M.D. – About Dinesh Khanna

People with scleroderma may develop abnormalities of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Any part of the GI tract can be involved in scleroderma, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small or large intestine. Improve your understanding of how to treat and manage gastrointestinal problems in scleroderma.