Feb 13, 2010
MDS Support Group Meeting
(Hamilton, ON)
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Title: "Clinical Trials in MDS"
Goals: Understanding clinical trials
Review of treatments available in the Hamilton area
Speaker: Dr. Brian Leber
Group Facilitators: Tammy De Gelder and Karen Running
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where: Emmanuel United Church
871 Upper Ottawa Street
Click here for map.
For more information, please contact Lea Greenwood, 1-866-585-2873 ext. 203 or
lea.greenwood@lls.org.
Participants are invited to bring baked goods. Coffee will be provided.
www.lls.org/tor
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Last Wed of every month
Monthy Support Group Meeting
(Halifax, NS)
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We normally meet on the last Wednesday of every month from 3 to 5 pm at the Atlantica Hotel,Robie St.
Our next meeting is on Feb 27, 12 noon.
We advise you to call ahead to confirm the meeting: (902) 443-1615 or email rob.jack@ns.sympatico.ca.
We welcome anyone who has an interest in our association.
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4th Sat of the month
Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Family Support Group
(Vancouver, BC)
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This group is open to people diagnosed with leukemia, or myelodysplastic syndrome, as well as their families and friends.
The group provides an opportunity for people affected by leukemia and MDS to get together and share their experiences and wisdom, and learn about these diseases through educational seminars.
This mutual support group is not group therapy, however health care professionals working in cancer care facilitate it. The main goals of the group are to provide social, emotional and informational support to people living withleukemia and MDS.
When: 4th Saturday of the month
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Vancouver General Hospital (please phone for room details)
Pre-registration for this free program is required. For more information or to register, please contact: Sharon Paulse, the Patient Services Manager at: 604.733.2873 ext 30 or sharon.paulse@lls.org.
www.lls.org/wes
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Ongoing
Ontario Access to Medication Advocacy Campaign Update Teleconference
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Next date TBD - email info@aamac.ca if you'd like us to keep you informed.
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Nov 14, 2009
Ottawa Support group
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The next meeting of the AAMAC Ottawa support group will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, at the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Room 5100 (5th floor, just beside the elevators). For more information please contact Bob Ross at (bob@sand-box.ca or 613-882-2416) or call the AAMAC office at 1-888-840-0039 (toll free). Patients, their families, and supporters are welcome.
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May 15, 2010
Spring Swing Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction
(Toronto, ON)
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The annual event takes place at the Meridian Banquet Hall. Last year's event sold out early. Keep an eye on our website for more information coming soon! If you wish to volunteer please contact Andy May or Caroline Laughlin. You can also leave a message for them at the office.
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