Greater Rhode Island

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For more information, please contact

Chris Regan: 401-316-9937

Fred Royce: 401-595-8004

E-mail: [email protected]

This group currently meets in a hybrid format for MOST meetings. Members have the option to join meetings virtually via Zoom OR can join in-person.

Meeting time1st Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30PM Eastern

Meeting Location Praise Tabernacle Church
330 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

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41.7722876, -71.4124033

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Greater Rhode Island 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 19 years supporting their myeloma coMMunity.

Upcoming events

IMF Events

Aug 15

IMF Patient and Family Seminar 2025 — Los Angeles, CA

August 15, 2025 12:00 pm PST

Oct 03

IMF Patient and Family Seminar 2025 — Chicago, IL

October 3, 2025 12:00 pm CST

Support Group Events

Jun 04

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

June 4, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Jul 02

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

July 2, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Aug 06

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

August 6, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Sep 03

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

September 3, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Oct 01

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

October 1, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Nov 05

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

November 5, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Past events

May 07, 2025

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

May 7, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Apr 02, 2025

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

April 2, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Mar 05, 2025

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

March 5, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Feb 05, 2025

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

February 5, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Jan 01, 2025

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

January 1, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Dec 04, 2024

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

December 4, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Nov 06, 2024

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

November 6, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Oct 02, 2024

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

October 2, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Sep 04, 2024

Greater RI Monthly Hybrid Meeting

September 4, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Aug 07, 2024

Virtual Greater RI Meeting

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

Jul 03, 2024

NO GROUP MEETING

July 3, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

May 01, 2024

Topic: TALVEY (talquetamab)

May 1, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Apr 03, 2024

Guest Speaker: Dr. Brian Durie, IMF Chief Scientific Officer

April 3, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Jan 03, 2024

Topic: Review of myeloma abstracts presented at ASH

January 3, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Dec 06, 2023

Understanding free light chain testing

December 6, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Nov 01, 2023

Speaker: Dr. Joseph Mikhael

November 1, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Oct 04, 2023

Topic: Tecvayli® (teclistamab)

October 4, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Sep 06, 2023

Round Table Discussion

September 6, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Aug 02, 2023

Topic: Understanding your Lab Test Results

August 2, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

May 03, 2023

Guest Speaker: Donna Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN, CCRC

May 3, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST

Feb 01, 2023

IMF Regional Community Workshop

February 1, 2023 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm EST

Nov 02, 2022

First Hybrid meeting with Guest Speakers from the IMF

November 2, 2022 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ET

May 27, 2022

Annual Comedy Fundraiser - R.I. Multiple Myeloma Support Group

May 27, 2022 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST

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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About Us

The Rhode Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group was established by Carol Murray-Rossi in 2005.

Carol was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2003. Eager to find information on the disease and hoping to meet others facing the same challenges, she searched for a support group to meet her needs.

There were many different support groups for cancer patients in R.I., though none were specifically for patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

Carol decided to start The RIMMSG in 2005 with educational support from the International Myeloma Foundation. This patient run support group remains the only support group in the state of R.I., specific to multiple myeloma.