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The Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month (except July and August) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
- January 16, 2012 Nutrition**
- February 20, 2012 Clinical Trials
- March 19, 2012 Pathologist (to discuss Free Light Chain test)
- April 16, 2012 TBA
- May 21, 2012 Meditation**
- June 18, 2012 Share
- NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR AUGUST
- September 17, 2012 Share**
- October 15, 2012 Patient Advocate
- November 19, 2012 Share**
- December 17, 2012 Social
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
1620 Skipwith road, Richmond, VA 23229
On those meeting dates marked with ** we will meet in the Forest Conference Room
(enter Henrico Doctor's Hospital from the Forest Rd. entrance, head towards the emergency room)
All other meetings will be in
the Williamsburg Room, Side B
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Patients, caregivers and friends share their
knowledge and experiences on treatments, coping with side effects,
medical insurance, participation in clinical trials, new scientific and
clinical research and provide mutual support and encouragement.
We also invite experts to join us and share
their knowledge.
Our mission is to be an ongoing resource for
information, support, shared experiences and hope for persons with
multiple myeloma, their family and friends.
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the cells in
the bone marrow that affects production of red cells, white cells and
stem cells. More specifically, it is an uncontrolled growth of plasma
cells which attack and destroy bone. It is the 2nd largest of the blood
cancers affecting an estimated 750,000 people worldwide; in
industrialized countries it is growing in number and affecting
increasingly younger people. Although there is no known cure, multiple
myeloma is treatable and outcomes are constantly improving.
Barbara Marx at 804-355-6217 or by email at gobabsgo@aol.com
or Mindy Fast at 804-262-1821 or by email at mcfast123@verizon.net
or Ronne Jacobs at 804-310-7722 or by email at ronnej@verzion.net
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