Living With Cancer Resource Program
The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
November 2008
Programs and Events
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.
Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, November 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
JoAnn Coleman, RN, MS, Mary Hodgin, RN,
Sheila Linden, RN
Thursday, November 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
JoAnn Coleman, RN, MS, Beth Griffith, RN
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Colleen Apostal, RN and Andrea Cox, RN
National Hospice/Palliative Care Month
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, November 5
Topic: The Incredible Brain: Communication for Life
Speakers: The Incredible Brain: Communication for Life
Wednesday, December 3
Topic: Living: Even With a Brain Tumor
Speaker: Ben Carson, MD
NOTE: Special location and time for this session – Owens Auditorium, Cancer Research Building, 4:00 – 5:00 PM. RSVP required for this date.
For more information contact Liz Carrino, MSW, LGSW, 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, November 11
Topic: IMF and Updates on Myeloma
Speakers: Robin L. Tuohy, Regional Director Support Groups, N.E., International Myeloma Foundation and Michael Tuohy, 8-year MM survivor
For more information contact Adrienne Scally, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1096.
NEW
Breast Cancer Education Group
Please join us for a monthly education group, featuring guest speakers who will discuss breast cancer-related topics. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM in the Weinberg Auditorium. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, November 12
Topic: Talking to Children about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Effective Communication Strategies
Speaker: Liz Carrino, MSW, LGSW
For more information contact Liz Carrino, MSW, LGSW, at 410-502-2789
NEW
Class for Caregivers of Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Coping with Eating Problems
Mary-Eve Brown, RD
Friday, November 14, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd Floor Patient Education Room
RSVP 410-502-1591
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.
NOTE Special Date for this session
Tuesday, November 18
Topic: Post Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence
Speaker: Kristen Burns, CUNP, Brady Urological Institute
For more information contact Nancy Robinson, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1911.
Bone Marrow Transplant Patient to Patient Discussion Group
Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Open to BMT patients on 5A and 5B.
An opportunity to meet others going through transplant, a chance to ask questions, share your concerns and socialize.
Group Facilitators: Lacy Kotansky, MSW, and Tracy Douglas, RN, BMT Clinical Nurse Specialist
For more information contact Lacy Kotansky, Clinical Social Worker, at 410-955-8971.
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
RESPITE ROOM
The Joanne Rockwell Memorial House
1910 E. Jefferson Street
Daily 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
FREE
The Respite Room is a private room located at the Joanne Rockwell Memorial House. It is open to patients, family members, or visitors to temporarily rest and relax between outpatient appointments or treatments while they are on-campus.
To schedule use of the Respite Room call the Rockwell House at 410-955-2304.
RESOURCE INFORMATION ROOMS
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. | 
