Just a reminder about our meeting on Tuesday April 4th,
at 6.45pm at
Maplesoft Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Dr.
Our speaker this month will be Dr. McCurdy,
so please come out to learn what is new in treatment for Myeloma.
$5 million for myeloma research!
Link to this CTV story below:
Spring 2017 Events
The Ottawa-Gatineau Multiple Myeloma Support Group invites Myeloma patients, family, caregivers and friends to our monthly information and sharing meetings.
PLACE: Maplesoft Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive.
TIME: 6:45-8:45 PM
The meetings begin with a guest speaker and discussion followed by a session where patients and caregivers share their experience with the disease. The mission of the Support Group is to provide hope and to empower Myeloma patients, family, caregivers and friends through education, advocacy, patient care and support and sharing experiences.
Tuesday, March 7th (note: begins earlier at 6:30PM)
Louise Haley, an oncology physiotherapist will talk about rehabilitation and exercise regimes for Myeloma patients.
Tuesday, April 4th
Dr. A. McCurdy will discuss treatment developments for Myeloma patients.
Tuesday, May 2nd
Aldo Del Col, Co-founder and Chair Myeloma Canada, will introduce Myeloma Canada’s Research Network and its important work on behalf of Myeloma patients.
Tuesday, June 6th
Aimee Anderson, MSW RSW, Social Worker, will talk about community support services available for Myeloma patients and their families.
Come join us!
Driving Directions:
Maplesoft Centre 1500 Alta Vista Drive Ottawa, Ontario
Coming from the Queensway East:
Exit 117 onto Vanier Parkway towards Riverside Drive. Keep left towards Riverside Drive. Turn left onto Vanier Parkway towards Riverside Drive. After the Queensway overpass, get into lane marked “Alta Vista Drive only”. Turn left onto Industrial Ave. Immediately turn right onto Alta Vista Drive. The destination is on the right.
Coming from Queensway West:
Exit 117 onto Riverside Drive. Get into lane marked “Alta Vista Drive only”. Turn left onto Industrial Ave. Immediately turn right onto Alta Vista Drive. The destination is on the right.
Contact Us
For more information on the Ottawa –Gatineau Support Group please contact: Robin Sully, telephone: 613 622 5461 or email: maplecrest2553@xplornet.ca or
Jean Shepherd, 613-277-4886 or email: jean.shepherd@rogers.com
Myeloma Handbook
Wonderful summary of information about myeloma at the following link:
Click to access ph_en_2014_lr.pdf
Myeloma Canada Research Network
On September 1, the Myeloma Canada Research Network (MCRN) officially launched the MCRN Canadian Multiple Myeloma Database. It will capture relevant data and work toward optimizing the care of Canadian myeloma patients, across the country. Most of the larger cancer treatment centres in Canada will participate in the Database.
The official launch had the following speakers: Dr. Reece from Princess Margaret, Dr. Venner from Edmonton who is Chair of the Database, and Aldo Del Col from Myeloma Canada.
Princess Margaret has a very key role. There was significant media coverage, and a press release, linked here: http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/first-multiple-myeloma-database-for-canada-captures-real-world-patient-evidence-591994171.html.
Our Next Meeting: December 6
Travel insurance video and discussion.
Break
Support group discussion session.
Your Team
Robin Sully and Jean Shepherd- Co-Chairs and Advocacy
David Rideout- Myeloma March Chair.
Gilles Caron- Fundraising and Gatineau Sub Committee
John Podgorski – Online Resources
Irene Podgorski – Education
Marylyn Switzer- Patient Care
Johanna MacDougall – Newsletter
David Rideout- Myeloma March Chair.
