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Lindsay Jousma: 616-453-8300

Meeting time1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, Supper is at 5:15 PM with meeting directly following from 6:00 –7:00 PM Eastern

Meeting Location Gilda’s Club
1806 Bridge Street Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

September 17, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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October 1, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm ET

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Sep 03, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

September 3, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm ET

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Aug 20, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

August 20, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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Aug 06, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

August 6, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm ET

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July 16, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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Jul 02, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

July 2, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm ET

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Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

June 18, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

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May 21, 2024

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May 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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May 07, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

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Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

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Mar 19, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

March 19, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

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Mar 05, 2024

Grand Rapids Monthly Meeting

March 5, 2024 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm ET

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Mar 15, 2021

Guest: Robin Tuohy, Vice President Support Groups, International Myeloma Foundation

March 15, 2021 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm ET

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What Is Multiple Myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells. It is synonymous with "myeloma" and "plasma cell myeloma." Plasma cells make antibodies against infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called “multiple” because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone marrow where it grows.

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