Counseling

Oncology social workers help you cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Contact us at 800‑813‑HOPE (4673) or info@cancercare.org.
Learn more about counseling.

Financial Assistance

Our Door to Door program provides help with transportation costs to and from doctor's appointments. Patients must meet certain eligibility criteria and a sample application form and physician verification form can be viewed online. To apply, call 800‑813‑HOPE (4673).

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

Online

• Blood Cancers Patient Support Group

Community Programs

If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Connect^® Education Workshops

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

Multiple Myeloma

• Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, May 23, 2012

General Topics

• The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence, Mar 8, 2012
• Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship, Apr 24, 2012
• Planning Your Comfort and Care at End of Life, May 10, 2012
• View all general upcoming workshops...

Podcasts

Multiple Myeloma

• Update from the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
• Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma
• Coping with the Stress of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma
• Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
• Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
• Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma
• Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
• Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma
• Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

General Topics

• Managing the Costs of Living With Cancer
• Taking Your Pills on Schedule—Adherence: Sharing Responsibility for Your Care
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and You: A Guide for People Living With Cancer
• View all general workshop podcasts...

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects, and coping with cancer.

Multiple Myeloma

• Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
• Coping With Multiple Myeloma
• Multiple Myeloma: Coping with Side Effects of Targeted Treatments
• Multiple Myeloma: Finding Resources and Support
• Multiple Myeloma: Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments
• The Latest News in Blood Cancer Research: Highlights from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology
• Your Guide to the Latest Cancer Research and Treatments: Highlights from 2011 Annual Meeting of ASCO

General Topics

• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
• Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?
• Finding Resources in Your Community
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

We don't currently have any Ask CancerCare Q & A's specifically about multiple myeloma. View all of our general interest Q&A's or ask a question.

Featured Resources

For specific information about caring for your bones when you have multiple myeloma, see our bone health resources page.

Stories of Help and Hope

Read inspiring personal accounts from people affected by cancer and the ways they've found to cope.

• Ann C., Coping with multiple myeloma