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Covid Update

As most of the world is still facing the effects of the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory virus, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) continues to recommend that all myeloma support groups meet virtually.

We take the health and safety of our myeloma support group members seriously and will continue to hold our meetings virtually to ensure the safety of our members. For additional updates on COVID-19 coronavirus, please click this link:
Myeloma Patient Safety and the Coronavirus.

Stock Support Group Meeting

For more information, please contact

Jim Barth 727-804-2153 (after 4:30 p.m.) and weekends

E-mail: [email protected]

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

28.0380294, -82.7075938

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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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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

MM101, by Peter Tischler, North Texas Myeloma Support Group

National Marrow Donor Program, Saving Lives

CancerCare 1-800-813-HOPE - Free Professional Support Services

Nutrition for Cancer Patients, American Cancer Society

Living Successfully with Multiple Myeloma, by Peter Tischler

NPR podcast on MM and interview with Dr. Brian Durie, Listen Now

Understanding your blood labs

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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