Meeting time1st Saturday of each month from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Meeting Location
Mease Countryside Hospital, Meeting Room 3 3231 McMullen Booth Road Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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Upcoming events
IMF Events
Oct 12
Living Well With Myeloma: Can Nutrition Improve Quality of Life and Outcomes in Myeloma?
October 12, 2023 4:00 pm PST
Support Group Events
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.
Resources
NEWLY DIAGNOSED - Essential Links for Understanding MM
PATIENT ESSENTIALS - Doctor and Lab
International Myeloma Foundation 1-800-CURE (2873)
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Multiple Myeloma Support Network
Myeloma Instittute for Research and Therapy, UAMS
National Marrow Donor Program, Saving Lives
CancerCare 1-800-813-HOPE - Free Professional Support Services
Nutrition for Cancer Patients, American Cancer Society
NPR podcast on MM and interview with Dr. Brian Durie, Listen Now
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Overview of Multiple Myeloma by Dr. Rafael Fonseca - Mayo Clinic
NCCN Guidelines for Multiple Myeloma
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