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Meet other patients, caregivers, and their families at a local myeloma support group near you.
Support groups can help you cope with a myeloma diagnosis and provide important information about the disease and its treatment.
There are support groups in every province. Some groups hold in-person meetings, while others schedule online or telephone meetings. Depending on your preference, you have access to a support group that can help.
Identify a group in your area on the map below and contact its Local Support Group Leader.
North Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group
The North Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group welcomes all MM and stem cell transplant patients, their caregivers and friends, to join us in a sharing, caring, cheerful and positive environment, centered around mutual support and keeping up with the latest developments in treatment and care.
The purpose of the group is to offer a place for patients, their families, caregivers and friends to meet and exchange experiences and information with others in the area who are touched by myeloma. The environment is one of mutual support and encouragement, assisting patients in living stronger and better lives.
The Kamloops Multiple Myeloma Support group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing myeloma patients, survivors, caregivers and their loved ones with education and support.
The purpose of the Northern BC Multiple Myeloma Support Group is to offer patients facing the diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, their families, caregivers and friends a chance to connect with others facing Multiple Myeloma in Northern BC.
The Myeloma Alberta Support Society provides support, education and promotes awareness, research and advocacy for patients and caregivers (including family and friends) in Edmonton, as well as central and northern Alberta.
Saskatchewan Multiple Myeloma Support Group, Regina
The Saskatchewan Multiple Myeloma Support Group, Regina welcomes all multiple myeloma patients, caregivers and their friends to join us in a sharing, caring and positive environment, centered around mutual support and keeping up with the latest developments in treatment and care.
The Saskatoon Multiple Myeloma Support Group invites patients, caregivers, family and friends to join them to learn and exchange in a positive, caring environment.
The Windsor & District Multiple Myeloma Support Group is a patient-managed and patient-centred group comprised of Myeloma & MGUS patients, newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, as well as a circle of mutual support from those who are further along in their journey with myeloma. Together as patients, caregivers, family and friends we learn how to live with the disease.
We provide: information about Myeloma including available treatment options, opportunities for Myeloma patients and caregivers to share personal experiences and information and help for patients and caregivers so they can become better advocates of their own healthcare.
The Waterloo Region Myeloma Support Group welcomes newly diagnosed patients and those already living with myeloma, including family and friends. Our patient-led group offers mutual support, encouragement, and education, sharing information and experiences about how to cope with the disease and the various treatments, enabling stronger and better lives. The group serves Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and surrounding communities.
The purpose of the group is to explore and discuss the wide range of treatment options and to give myeloma patients and their loved ones the support and information they need to live longer and stronger lives.
We are a community based group for people affected by myeloma. Our mission is to provide support, information and advocacy in a confidential and caring environment while supporting the objectives of Myeloma Canada.
The Toronto & District Multiple Myeloma Support Group is for myeloma patients and their spouses, caregivers, loved ones, significant others, family members and friends. It grew out of a need for information and mutual support in dealing with this rare cancer. We have members across the Greater Toronto area. We invite you to join us as we share support, comfort, information and friendship.
Northumberland and District Multiple Myeloma Support Group
The Support Group was established in 2014 to help patients, family and friends to understand the disease, give them support, information on new treatments and advancement in research.
The purpose of the group is to offer a place for patients, their families, caregivers and friends to meet and exchange experiences and information with others in the area who are touched by myeloma. The environment is one of mutual support and encouragement, assisting patients in living stronger and better lives.
The Ottawa-Gatineau Multiple Myeloma Community Network
The Ottawa-Gatineau Multiple Myeloma Community Network is a patient-managed and patient-centered group that provides information to newly diagnosed patients as well as a circle of mutual support from those who are further along in their journey with Myeloma. From patients, caregivers, family and friends we learn how to live with this disease.
The Laurentians Myeloma Support group was created for multiple myeloma patients, caregivers, family and friends who want to share information and learn more about living with myeloma.
The Montreal Myeloma Support Network was created in 2004 to provide information and support to myeloma patients, caregivers, their families and friends through regular group meetings.
The South Shore Myeloma Support group was created for multiple myeloma patients, caregivers, family and friends who want to share information and learn more about living with myeloma.
The goal of the Espoir Myelome Estrie support group is to provide a place for patients, families, caregivers and their friends to meet, exchange experiences and information with those affected by myeloma in a mutually supportive environment. We encourage and assist patients to have a better quality of life with the help of health professionals.
The purpose of the group is to offer a place for patients, their families, caregivers and friends to meet and exchange experiences and information with others in the area who are touched by myeloma. The environment is one of mutual support and encouragement, assisting patients in living stronger and better lives.
The purpose of the Nova Scotia Multiple Myeloma Support Group is to offer patients facing the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, their families, caregivers and friends the opportunity to connect with others in Nova Scotia who are touched by this disease.
The meeting consists of the sharing of information and ideas, and involves speakers, videotapes, and DVD presentations on current topics related to living with myeloma, and current and future treatments for the disease.
A support group for persons living with multiple myeloma as well as their family and friends. Available to those living in Newfoundland and Labrador, and beyond. Support group meetings usually occur in St John's.
The Myélome Chaudière-Appalaches support group was created for multiple myeloma patients, caregivers, family and friends who want to share information and learn more about living with myeloma.