Living With Cancer Resource Program
The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program
January 2009
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, January 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
National Blood Donor Month
HATS Blood Donor Center Nurses
Wednesday, January 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cancer Vaccine Therapy
Barbara Biedrzycki, RN, MS and Beth Onners, RN, MS
Wednesday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cervical Health Awareness
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, January 7
Topic: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: How to Cope with What Lies Ahead
Speaker: Stuart Grossman, MD
Wednesday, February 4
Topic: Nutrition: During and After Treatment
Speaker: Mary-Eve Brown, Nutritionist
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, January 13
Topic: ASH Update 2008
Speaker: Carol Ann Huff, MD, Ivan Borrello, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital
For more information contact Adrienne Scally, LCSW-C, at 410-502-1096.
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 Weinberg Suite 1210, room 1220. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, January 14
Topic: Answering your Questions about Social Security Disability
Speaker: Liz Carrino, MSW, LGSW
For more information contact Liz Carrino, MSW, LGSW, at 410-502-2789
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, January 27
Topic: To Be Announced
Speaker: To Be Announced
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.
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. | 
