JamesCare for Life provides a comprehensive range of resources and services to support cancer patients, their families and caregivers.
At The James, our caring, trained professionals help patients recover and adjust to new ways of living. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the special circumstances surrounding cancer can be scary for patients, and living with cancer involves more than the physical aspects of dealing with the disease. At The James, we help patients journey out of fear and into hope.
Numerous support groups, services and classes are offered by the JamesCare for Life Program. Here are some resources for patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma and their family and friends:
Support & Community Programs
Columbus
There are two Multiple Myeloma support groups in Columbus and one Amyloidosis Support Group.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter
For more information, please contact:
Mike Uscio
Patient Services Manager
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Central Ohio Chapter
Tel: 614-476-7194 ext. 231
Fax: 614-476-7189
International Myeloma Foundation Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wellness Center, Powell, Ohio
For more information, please contact:
Nick Menedis
Tel (Home): 614-868-8506
Tel (Cell): 614-216-4852
E-mail: imfnick48@aol.com
Amyloidosis Support Group
Muriel Finkel, President
Sue Smith, Ohio/Michigan Facilitator
Tel: 866-404-7539
Check website for upcoming meeting times:
www.amyloidosissupport.com
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group
For more information, please contact:
Bill Jackson
Tel (home): 513-677-3181
Tel (cell): 513-646-5893
E-mail: wejackson@roadrunner.com
Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic Myeloma Support Group Meetings
Meet quarterly, 1st Wednesday of the month
1:30-3:00 pm
Taussig Cancer Institute
East 90th Ave and Euclid Ave
Contact: Debbie Hastings, hastind@ccf.org Cleveland Clinic Myeloma Support Group Meetings Meet quarterly, 1st Wednesday of the month1:30-3:00 pm Taussig Cancer Institute East 90th Ave and Euclid Ave Contact: Debbie Hastings,
Dayton
Miami Valley Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Meets on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Contact: Elena Mikalauskas
emmikalauskas@mvh.org
937-208-6317
click here for more information and list of speakers/topics
Toledo
Are you or someone you love battling MULTIPLE MYELOMA? You are not alone!
Interested patients, family members and friends are encouraged to join us!
The Toledo, OH Area Multiple Myeloma Support & Networking Group
Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Perrysburg Way Public Library
101 E. Indiana Avenue Meeting Rooms A & B
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Facility is handicap accessible
This is an excellent way to meet and interact with fellow myeloma patients, their family members and friends. You can also learn new aspects about the treatment and management of myeloma. For more information, please contact:
Inge Lanzenberger E-Mail: inge1028@gmail.com
Knowledge is Power! Affiliated with: International Myeloma Foundation