Ten myeloma survivors and their spouses, friends, and caregivers met Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park. Survivors shared their stories, treatments, and advice with each other. At least one new member was present.
The Marathon of Hope will be Saturday, September 6, 2008, 8 to 11 am, Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis MN. This is a certified 5k & 10k race and walk to benefit the Park Nicollet Cancer Center.
The next meeting of the Minneapolis group will be at the STILTS Building on the Methodist Hospital campus. The Stilts Building is right at the corner of Louisiana Ave and Excelsior Blvd. See the MAP.
September 13, 2008, 10:00 am
Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN 55426
MAP
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Jody Koccer Spoke to St Paul Group
Jody Koccer of Millenium Pharmaceuticals spoke to the St Paul Group in Stillwater on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. She announced the recent FDA approval of Velcade as a front-line treatment for myeloma, and answered questions from group members about Velcade.
Fourteen myeloma survivors were present, along with spouses, friends, and other caregivers. Survivors shared their stories, treatments, and advice with each other. At least two new members were present.
The St Paul group has scheduled speakers for the following upcoming meetings:
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave South
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Fourteen myeloma survivors were present, along with spouses, friends, and other caregivers. Survivors shared their stories, treatments, and advice with each other. At least two new members were present.
The St Paul group has scheduled speakers for the following upcoming meetings:
- Aug 20: Jennifer Feinberg of Celgene Corp, makers of Thalidomide, Revlimid, and CC-4047.
- Sep 10: A naturopathic doctor will be invited.
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave South
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
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