Living With Cancer Resource Program Calendar of Events
Living With Cancer Resource Program
The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
February 2010
ASK THE EXPERT
The Patient Education Series, Ask the Expert, is an opportunity for patients, families, staff and visitors to ask questions and receive handouts on a given topic. No reservations are needed. All programs will be held in the 1st floor Weinberg Lobby unless otherwise noted. For more information contact Joanne Finley, RN, MS, at 410-502-1591.
Thursday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Surviving Cancer
Donald List, MSW
Thursday, February 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Image Recovery
Marianne Kelly
Wednesday, February 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Joanne Finley, RN, MS
For more information contact Joanne Finley, RN, MS, at 410-502-1591.
BRAIN TUMOR EDUCATION GROUP
All patients, family members and caregivers are welcome. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the Weinberg Building, Room B-143, located on level L-2 in the Radiation Oncology Department.
Wednesday, February 3
Topic: Nutrition: During and After Treatment
Speaker: Mary-Eve Brown, RD, LD, Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Wednesday, March 3
Topic: To Be Announced
Speaker: To Be Announced
For more information contact Liz Carrino-Tamasi, MSW, at 410-502-2789.
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
This group is for patients and their caregivers to learn about living with multiple myeloma and meet others with similar concerns. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in the Weinberg Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking provided.
Tuesday, February 9
Topic: Neuropathy and the Multiple Myeloma Patient
Speaker: Brett Morrison MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
For more information and to RSVP please contact Adrienne Scally, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1096.
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
The Bone Marrow Transplant Caregiver Support Group is a place for caregivers of transplant patients to learn about caregiving and coping while supporting someone undergoing a transplant. Each month will focus on a topic of interest such as nutrition and managing symptoms, with an emphasis on sharing positive coping skills.
Please join Mary Ellen Reese, RN, and Lacy Fetting, LCSW-C, for caregiving education and support.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM.
Weinberg Unit 5B, room 5213 (Ms. Fetting's office).
For information, contact Lacy Fetting, LCSW-C, at 410-955-8971.
WHO HELPS YOU MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS?
Have you selected a Health Care Agent? Who will make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so? Be sure to visit our information table to learn about advance directives and selecting a health care agent.
Wednesday, February 10 and 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Weinberg Lobby near the Outpatient Pharmacy
MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER EDUCATION GROUP
This group is for men and their partners to learn about living with prostate cancer and its treatment. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Weinberg Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking provided.
Tuesday, February 23 No Meeting in February
Next Meeting will be March 23
Special Location - Weinberg Suite 1210, room 1220
For more information contact Nancy Robinson, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1911.
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT PATIENT TO PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP
An opportunity to meet others going through transplant, share coping skills and socialize.
Every Thursday from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
Group Facilitator: Lacy Fetting, LCSW-C.
Weinberg Unit 5B, room 5213 (Ms. Fetting's office).
For information, contact Lacy Fetting, LCSW-C, at 410-955-8971.
RESOURCE INFORMATION ROOMS
Open Daily 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Patient and Family Services Education and Resource Room
Located in the Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Suite 1210, the Education and Resource Room offers patients and families access to resource information and educational materials in the forms of books, pamphlets, videotapes and through Internet access. We appreciate and gladly accept any donations of unneeded books, videos, and additional resources.
Patient Education Resource Room
The Patient Education Resource Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Weinberg Building in the Outpatient Infusion waiting room.
Radiation Oncology Resource Room
The Radiation Oncology Resource Room is located on level L-2 in room B-117 across from the nursing station in the radiation treatment area.
