Richmond, VA

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a unique opportunity to help more people #KnowMyeloma while bringing attention to the local support, education, and connection available to patients and care partners. Visit KnowMyeloma.org to create a custom campaign graphic, share toolkit resources, and invite your community to learn, engage, and spread awareness throughout September.
 

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Learn more about the Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma Support Group, leader, Mindy C. Fast

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For more information, please contact

Alicia Collier 703-328-3286
Mindy Fast 804-615-6110 

Group E-mail: [email protected]

 

Our group is currently meeting virtually via Zoom and in person.  Please contact the leaders for the meeting location

Meeting time3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern in a hybrid format
Meeting Location Cancer Retreat Centers, Blanton House
700 Blanton Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
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Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma Support Group Leaders receiving an award at the International Myeloma Foundation's 25th Anniversary Support Group Leaders Summit on September 14, 2024 in recognition of the dedication and resilience of the group celebrating 14 years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.

 

Upcoming events

IMF Events

Sep 10
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Urvi Shah
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September 10, 2026 4:00 pm PST
Sep 29
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Douglas Sborov
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September 29, 2026 4:00 pm PST
Oct 02
Short Hills, NJ, Patient and Family Seminar 2026
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October 2, 2026 12:00 pm EST

Support Group Events

Sep 15
Richmond Monthly Meeting
September 15, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Oct 20
Richmond Monthly Meeting
October 20, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Nov 17
Richmond Monthly Meeting
November 17, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Dec 15
Richmond Monthly Meeting
December 15, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jan 19
Richmond Monthly Meeting
January 19, 2027 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Feb 16
Richmond Monthly Meeting
February 16, 2027 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Past events

Jun 16, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
June 16, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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May 19, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
May 19, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Apr 21, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
April 21, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Mar 17, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
March 17, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Feb 17, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
February 17, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jan 20, 2026
Richmond Monthly Meeting
January 20, 2026 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Dec 16, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
December 16, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Nov 18, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
November 18, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Oct 21, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
October 21, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Sep 16, 2025
Speaker: Dr. Hashim Mann, Myeloma Specialist
September 16, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Aug 19, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
August 19, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jul 15, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
July 15, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jun 17, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
June 17, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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May 20, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
May 20, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Apr 15, 2025
Topic: Dental Treatment with Multiple Myeloma 
April 15, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Mar 18, 2025
Topic: Myeloma Milestones 
March 18, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Feb 18, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
February 18, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jan 21, 2025
Richmond Monthly Meeting
January 21, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Dec 17, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
December 17, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Nov 19, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
November 19, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Oct 15, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
October 15, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Sep 17, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
September 17, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jun 18, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
June 18, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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May 21, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
May 21, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Apr 16, 2024
Speaker: Jennifer Blosser, LPC
April 16, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Mar 19, 2024
Spark Cures
March 19, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Feb 20, 2024
Speaker: Becky Bosley, Director IMF support groups
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jan 16, 2024
Richmond Monthly Meeting
January 16, 2024 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Dec 19, 2023
Richmond Monthly Meeting
December 19, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Mar 21, 2023
Speaker: Charlie Riffee Chaplin
March 21, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Feb 21, 2023
Speaker: Dietre Becher- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
February 21, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Jan 17, 2023
Speaker: Maria Jose' Mejia Ruiz
January 17, 2023 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Dec 20, 2022
Speaker: Dr. Hong
December 20, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Nov 15, 2022
Speaker: María José Mejía Ruiz
November 15, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Oct 18, 2022
Shared decision making for the patient with multiple myeloma
October 18, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Sep 20, 2022
Topic: Bone Pain
September 20, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
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Mar 15, 2022
Guest speaker:  Robin Tuohy, Vice President Support Groups, IMF
March 15, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm CST
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Dec 21, 2021
Virtual Speaker - Kelly Sidorowicz
December 21, 2021 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EST
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Nov 16, 2021
Virtual Speaker - Jill Fitzgerald: Stress Management
November 16, 2021 4:00 pm to 5:31 pm EST
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Oct 19, 2021
Virtual Speaker: Geri Naumchef
October 19, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Sep 21, 2021
Virtual Speaker: Carrie Riddock
September 21, 2021 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Jun 15, 2021
GAAP Program
June 15, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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May 18, 2021
Speaker: Kelly Steinhauser
May 18, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Apr 20, 2021
Virtual Speaker: Algars Brants
April 20, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Mar 16, 2021
Speaker: Allie Farley
March 16, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Feb 16, 2021
Speaker: Brian McMahon
February 16, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Jan 19, 2021
Speaker: Deidre Belcher
January 19, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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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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