Monday, July 25, 2011

August 2011 Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, August 17, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP

Our guest will be Michele O'Brien, RN, CNS, MSN, AOCNS, who is the Survivorship Navigator at Minnesota Oncology in Edina and will speak to us about Survivorship.


Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP

Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.

This will be a regular group meeting.


Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

July 2011 Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, July 13, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP

Our guest will be a transplant doctor from the University of Minnesota.


Saturday, July 23, 2011
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sheraton Minneapolis
12201 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305

International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)
Regional Community Workshop


Workshop BrochureThe Twin Cities Myeloma Support Group invites survivors, families, caregivers, and friends to attend. There is no charge, but please register with the IMF:
  • o    Call 800/452-CURE (2873), or
  • o    email theIMF @ myeloma.org, or
  • o    Register on line HERE.
<=== Click for the full brochure

The regular July support group meeting will not be held.




Saturday, July 16, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site

Sunday, May 22, 2011

June 2011 Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, June 8, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP

Our guests will be from The Binding Site, makers of the Freelite blood protein laboratory tests which have revolutionized the diagnosis and monitoring of myeloma for some patients.


Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP

Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.


Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site

Myeloma Support Group Meeting, Rochester Minnesota

A member of Minnesota's Twin Cities support groups recently attended a meeting of the Rochester support group, and blogged about it HERE.

Monday, April 25, 2011

May 2011 Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, May 11, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP

A Celgene patient support advocate will be present. Celgene is the manufacturer of Thalomid, Revlimid, and pomalidomide.


Saturday, May 21, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP

Lindy Yokanovich from the Cancer Legal Line will discuss Health Care Directives and answer any legal questions.

Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.


Saturday, May 21, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site

Thursday, March 24, 2011

April 2011 Myeloma Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, April 13, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP

Ardy's chiropractor will discuss laser treatments for neuropathy.


Saturday, April 16, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP

Heather Spencer, an Oncology Specialist from Millennium, will be able to answer any questions regarding Velcade, funding for co-pays, and new new programs at Millennium.

Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.


Saturday, April 16, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic. This month the group will be joined by Dr Shaji Kumar.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site

Friday, March 4, 2011

March 2011 Meetings in Minnesota

Wednesday, March 9, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP


Saturday, March 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP

Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.


Saturday, March 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP

Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.

Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site