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[1 May 2011 | No Comment | 57 views]

May 1 (Oakland, CA) – Bay Area MDS Support Group Meeting

This support group meets to exchange information and resources, to provide comfort and support to patients and caregivers, and to explore the challenges of living with this disease. Light refreshments will be provided. The meetings begins at 2 p.m. at the Park Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 4101 Park Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602. For more information, please call Lenn Fechter, RN at (650) 269-1886

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[25 Sep 2010 | No Comment | 120 views]

September 25 (Milpitas, CA) – Movin’ On! – An Event For Teen Cancer Survivors

This free event held at the Dave & Buster’s at The Great Mall is an opportunity for teen cancer survivors to have fun and meet new friends. A complimentary lunch, game tokens, and door prizes will be provided. Expect guest appearances by celebrity athletes. Please RSVP by September 17.

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[26 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 135 views]

June 26 (Vancouver, Canada) – Leukemia And Myelodysplastic Syndrome Family Support Group

Share experiences with other patients and their family members at meetings facilitated by health care professionals. The group aims to provide social, emotional, and informational support for its members through discussions and educational seminars.

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[25 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 212 views]

June 25 (Baton Rouge, LA) – Baton Rouge Leukemia/Lymphoma/MDS Support Group

Join other patients and caregivers living with these diseases and symptoms at the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge.

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[21 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 365 views]

June 21 (Palo Alto, CA) – “Frequently asked Questions and Concerns regarding MDS Treatment-the Nurses’ Perspective” Patient & Family Support Group

Join Sandy Burgess, RN, OCN, to answer the frequently asked questions and concerns regarding MDS treatment from nurses’ perspectives.  This patient and family support group is sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Center and meets the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Lenn Fetcher at (650)725-0744.