Multiple Myeloma
CancerCare's Door to Door program for patients with multiple myeloma provides individual grants to multiple myeloma patients for covering transportation costs such as gasoline and taxi, bus or train fare to and from their doctor's office. Patients must meet certain eligibility criteria and a sample application form and physician verification form can be viewed online. To apply, call us at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673).
We understand what you’re going through and our staff of professional oncology social workers can help you. Here is an overview of the services we offer:
Counseling
Oncology social workers help you find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Available in person or over the phone. Call us at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org for more information.
Support Groups
Connect with others to share support, resources and tips for managing the challenges of cancer in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers.
Connect Education Workshops
Hear the latest cancer information straight from top experts in these hour-long, live discussions. Past workshops are available as podcasts.
Upcoming Connect Education Workshops:
- Clinical Trials: Improving Treatment Options and Care for People Living with Cancer
- Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
Podcasts:
Publications
Download or order our free Connect® booklets and fact sheets offering up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
Booklets
- Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- Latest News in Blood Cancer Research
- Bone Health for People Living with Multiple Myeloma
Blood and Lymph Cancers: Your Guide to the Latest Research and Treatments (Highlights from ASCO 2009) - Coping with Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Fact Sheets
- "Doctor, Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team" [Español]
- If You’ve Just Been Diagnosed
- Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only the Beginning
Financial Assistance
Speak with our staff to help you manage financial concerns and provide referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
Community Programs
Community workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year.
Seeking Medical Information?
For medical information visit Cancer.net, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Health care professionals and patients may access the latest treatment information for multiple myeloma from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI also provides an online dictionary of cancer terms.
Additional Resources
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